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Watch sharks swim while you sit on the toilet at the 'world's most expensive underwater hotel' from $10K/night
They sleep with the fishes.
Maldives will ban Israelis from entering country over the war in Gaza
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Maldives government will ban Israelis from the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation rises over...
Experience a Hamptons-Maldives fusion on an island just 30 minutes from Miami
Deep-pocketed Miami millionaires will soon have an oasis within easier reach for luxe stays -- on the Bahamian island of Bimini.
Shark beats itself to death against divers' metal cage in bloody caught-on-video frenzy
A great white shark trying to make a meal out of two divers in an underwater cage bashed itself so hard against the bars that it broke its neck and...
The art of picking the ultimate luxury Maldives resort
In the over-the-top world of five-star Maldives properties, where each one tries to outdo the other, The Patina luxury resort is a mecca of art and culture.
Calling all real-life 'Barbie' Kens — this hotel hiring for his 'Beach' job
Those who have seen the "Barbie" movie — or at least the memes online — are aware of what Ken's professed occupation is. Here's your chance to follow his lead.
Diver gets stunningly close to humpback whale, calf in awe-inspiring video
A diver experienced the thrill of a lifetime when she filmed a humpback whale and its calf swimming nearly within arm’s reach of her in the Maldives.
Maldives builds floating city for 20,000 people as climate crisis looms
Designed in a pattern akin to brain coral, the city will consist of 5,000 floating units. These units will include houses, restaurants, shops and schools, with canals running in between....
The world's 9 best luxury spas for 2022
From St. Barts and the Maldives to Los Angeles and South Florida, here are brand-new wellness retreats and spas from around the globe.
Move over, millionaires, the Maldives are now open to the middle class
The Maldives are 99% water and, until now, only the 1% enjoyed this exotic archipelago seemingly riddled with more five-star resorts than residents.
Watch a man risk his life in shark-infested waters to save a small bird
A man braved open waters and strong currents to rescue a tiny bird in the Maldives. Mohammad Rakeeb can be seen in the shocking video swimming one-handed as sharks circle...
Watch a swimmer's terrifying encounter with a shark
A French artist went for a dip in the Maldives, unaware of what lurked beneath the water's surface. In the clip, 30-year-old Thibault Garcia can be seen lounging in crystal...
Move into a luxe Maldives bungalow for less than Manhattan rent
Why waste your work-from-home winter in cold, dark, wintry New York when, for the price of a Manhattan rental, you can spend 2021 in a luxury overwater bungalow in a...
Pompeo says US will open embassy in the Maldives with a resident ambassador
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US will open an embassy in the Maldives as America's top diplomat was on a five-day swing through Asia in an effort to...
WHO says Sri Lanka and Maldives have eliminated measles, rubella
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and Maldives have become the first two countries in the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of...
UK reality star arrested for wearing bikini outside mosque
A 26-year-old British woman who has appeared on TV shows “First Dates” and “Ninja Warrior UK” was arrested for wearing a bikini in the Maldives -- accusing three male cops...
3 arrested for stabbing tourists in the Maldives
Three people have been arrested in the stabbings of two Chinese nationals and an Australian, according to The Associated Press. The attacks took place on Hulhumale Island, near the capital...
I was 35 and single — so I took myself on a honeymoon to the Maldives
A year ago, I almost got engaged. Instead, the 4½-year-long relationship ended. Amid apartment moves and counseling sessions and therapeutic runs, I stared at a blank Google calendar once filled...
'We can't wait': Maldives desperately seeks help as islands risk going under
The tropical Maldives may lose entire islands unless it can quickly access cheap financing to fight the impact of climate change, its foreign minister said.
15 (surprising) countries where it’s illegal to be gay
Uganda this week announced that it wants to resurrect a bill colloquially known as “Kill the Gays.” The bill, which was nullified five years ago on a technicality, would impose...