Extraordinary Escapes Maldives Luxury Travel Guide
the definitive authority on luxury travel to the maldives
Our Maldives Travel Guide is the definitive authority on luxury travel to the Maldives, curated for those who expect more than inspiration—they expect expertise. Guided by Jodie Turner, CEO of Extraordinary Escapes, with over 23 years’ experience and more than 340 days spent in the Maldives, each article draws on first-hand knowledge of the region’s most exceptional resorts. From when to travel and how to select the perfect island, to understanding evolving luxury trends and private island experiences, this is insight you won’t find elsewhere. Designed to inform, refine and inspire, this is where discerning travelers begin their journey with absolute confidence.
Maldives expertise
To understand the Maldives is to go beyond imagery and into nuance. These insights examine when is the best time to visit the Maldives, how the Maldives’ weather truly behaves, and what a luxury Maldives holiday genuinely costs. They explore how to choose and book the right resort with confidence, what differentiates the Maldives from destinations such as Bora Bora and Seychelles, and how to access its most extraordinary experiences, from seasonal megafauna encounters to sustainability-led luxury that is redefining the destination’s future.
Understanding the Maldives climate and geography. Since 2006, the Maldives weather patterns have become less predictable each year, with travellers now experiencing variable weather in high season and travellers experiencing high season weather in shoulder-low season. When should you travel?
The Maldives is one of the most unique destinations in the world. Your resort is not part of the experience, it is the experience. This is why resort selection is absolutely critical.
As travel continues to evolve in an increasingly complex world, how you book your Maldives experience has become just as important as where you stay.
Everyone knows the Maldives for its picture-perfect images, iridescent turquoise lagoons, and powder-soft white sand, but what makes the Maldives so unique?
Encountering the magnificent marine Megafauna of the Maldives has been on many people’s bucket list for a very long time. How do you best achieve this goal and in the most sustainable way.
The ultimate in luxury Maldives island resorts are the Private Islands we now offer. These islands can be booked for a family, group of friends, wedding or corporate event and off an extraordinary Maldives experience.
Six Senses Laamu, a resort blessed with natural beauty and abundant marine life, is undertaking extraordinary initiatives to preserve the natural environment and also support the local community.
Soneva Fushi has always had sustainability embedded in its culture and now we see their mantra, that luxury and sustainability can truly be interconnected, be taken to new levels.
planning your escape
The Maldives is not a destination you simply book. It is one you curate with precision. These insights focus on identifying what truly matters in your Maldives holiday, from defining your personal style of luxury to understanding the nuances between the Maldives luxury resorts. Whether you are drawn to an ultra-modern luxury retreat or the ultimate in barefoot Robinson Crusoe-style escape, planning your journey involves knowing which resorts offer house reefs, how different atolls vary seasonally, and how transfers align with international flights. These are the details that transform a booking into a perfectly curated Maldives experience.
From castaway-inspired hideaways to sleek, contemporary marvels, with so many luxury resorts, each offering its own version of island indulgence, how do you choose the one that’s perfect for you?
The Maldives is unlike any other destination. What differentiates resorts are the unseen characteristics. How do you get access to this information then?
I’ve learnt so much from this most recent trip. The best piece of advice I can give to anyone travelling now is do your research on what’s required and get help from an expert who’s recently travelled.
luxury resort reviews
Go beyond curated imagery and step inside the reality of the Maldives’ most exceptional resorts. Through firsthand stays by Jodie Turner, CEO of Extraordinary Escapes, these reviews reveal what it truly feels like to experience Maldives luxury resort icons such as Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Gili Lankanfushi and One&Only Reethi Rah. From the rhythm of each day to the nuances of service, design and atmosphere that define genuine luxury in the Maldives.
Extraordinary Escapes, Director, Jodie Turner, writes about how she started the Company and her experience with the leading luxury Maldives resorts over the last 21 years. Jodie lists her Top Tips for must do's at the luxury resort.
Over the past two decades, the Maldives has quickly become one of the world’s favourite luxury family holiday destinations. See why and see where to stay from the Maldives experts.
Read why BLU Restaurant, with its white wooden furniture, deep blue and azure table settings and white awnings shading the open sides of the restaurant, is one of our favourite places!
A Gili Lankanfushi Holiday is a series of ‘Magic Moments’ created by the incredible Gili Team. Read how a holiday here is much more than a luxury villa and fine dining.
Explore One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives with us as we take you on our journey. We explore the island, dine at the restaurants and enjoy the stunning villas.
experiences & inspirtion
The most exceptional Maldives experiences are thoughtfully curated by those who truly understand the destination. Through the expert lens of Jodie Turner, CEO of Extraordinary Escapes, discover the moments that define an extraordinary escape. From manta ray encounters timed to perfection, to celebrations crafted in the most breathtaking settings. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, wedding or milestone occasion, these insights reveal how truly exceptional Maldives experiences are thoughtfully designed and flawlessly delivered.
Encountering the magnificent marine Megafauna of the Maldives has been on many people’s bucket list for a very long time. How do you best achieve this goal and in the most sustainable way.
Extraordinary Escapes Top Maldives Holiday locations to celebrate your Special Occasion. Honeymoon, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday or Friends & Family Connecting, Extraordinary Escapes will plan your event to perfection.
For me, a luxury holiday means a beautiful escape from the everyday so no endless cooking and luxury dining to match the resort. Read how Six Senses delivers this luxury dining experience across multiple restaurants.
One of our favourite times to visit the Maldives is Manta Season. Find out when to go, where to go and how to best encounter these magnificent animals.
