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I hopped on TransMaldivian Airways Twin Otter seaplane flying around the Maldives with some of the best views! TransMaldivian is the world’s largest seaplane operator with 65 seaplanes based in Male, ...
I hopped on TransMaldivian Airways' Twin Otter seaplane flying around the Maldives with breathtaking views! TransMaldivian is ...
Paradise is not exclusively for couples—and with over 1,000 islands to explore, the Maldives is one place that shouldn’t be reserved for a “special occasion.” ...
If you arrive in the Maldives after sunset (around 6 p.m., year-round), you will have to take a domestic flight to the resort if you want to get there the same day, because seaplanes are not ...
Set on whale-shaped Kothaifaru Island, a 45-minute seaplane ride north west of capital Malé, in the secluded Raa Atoll, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has a clean-lined, low-fi aesthetic that will ...
“The Maldives government has ignored or undermined environmental protection laws, increasing flooding risks and other harm to island communities,” HRW said. Part of the expansion of Velana Airport is ...
A thrilling 40-minute seaplane ride delivers guests to this large palm-studded coral island in the Raa Atoll. The only luxury resort in the Maldives to be entirely dedicated to wellness boasts an ...
“We recently hosted a 40-seaplane, fly-in event in Central Florida. Commercially, we’ve seen a lot of growth in Alaska and the Maldives.” However, the industry still faces challenge ...
After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself island-hopping alone through the Maldives on a tiny seaplane surrounded by couples. I was the last stop: Velaa Private ...
Part of the expansion of Velana Airport is enhancing its seaplane terminal. A unique way to see the islands of the Maldives, this mode of transport currently is one of the most popular.