21 Maldives Photos Reveal Pure Paradise

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Looking for some travel inspiration? If you’re dreaming of the perfect paradise destination, well you’ve come to the right place. The Maldives is in a class of its own when it comes to paradise and offers some of the best beaches in the World.

Not only can you soak up the sun and play in the water from shore but it has some of the best underwater scenes in the World to back it up too. Our Maldives photos will leave no doubt in your mind on this statement.

It’s the perfect playground for adults looking to get away from it all and whether you decide to hop on a cruise boat or chill at a resort, the Maldives is sure to leave you in awe.  


21 Maldives Photos Reveal Pure Paradise

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1. Amazing views from the air on an inter-island flight

Maldives Photos Airplane View

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2. The parking lot at the Male International Airport

Male International Airport Parking Lot Maldives Photos

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3. First impressions are everything… Maamagili Sand Bar

Maldives Photos Sandbar

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4.  Footprints in the sand, Hurasdhoo Island

Hurasdhoo Island Maldives Photos

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5. Sand bar disappears into the ocean, Maamasfushi Island

Madives Photos Beach

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6. An afternoon of relaxing under an umbrella on Hurasdhoo Island

Hurasdhoo Island Maldives Photos

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7. Handstand on the beach, Maamasfushi Island

Handstand in the Maldives Photos Maamasfushi Island

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8. Explore the entire island by foot in 10 minutes, Maamasfushi Island

Maamasfushi Island Maldives Photos

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9. Sand, sun, palm trees and your own umbrella, Radhdhigga Island

Yasawa Princess Maldives Photos Radhdhigga Island

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10. Abundant reefs just offshore for world-class snorkeling, Radhdhigga Island

Radhdhigga Island Maldives Photos

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11. Who could resist playing in that water? Radhdhigga Island

Radhdhigga Island Maldives Photos Divergent Travelers

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12. Black Tip Reef Shark spotted right off the beach, Meerufenfushi Island

Shark in Maldives Photos Meerufenfushi

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13. Pure beauty and relaxation on Maayafushi Sandbar

Maayafushi Sandbar Maldives Photos Yasawa Princess

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14. Morning view of Hurasdhoo Island

Hurasdhoo Island Maldives Photos

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15. Crystal clear waters of Hurasdhoo Island

Hurasdhoo Island Maldives Photos

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16. Lone dingy boat and umbrellas on Meerufenfushi Island

Meerufenfushi Island Maldives Photos

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17. Grab a float and spend your day on the water

Maldives Photos

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18. Want to see more islands? Consider heading out on a cruise or dive boat.

Yasawa Princess Maldives Photos

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19. Open ocean near Male

Male Maldives Photos

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20. View over the South Ari Atoll from an inter-island flight

Maldives Photos Airplane View

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21. Relaxing in the waters off Radhdhigga Island

Radhdhigga Island Maldives Photos Divergent Travelers

So there you have it, 21 Maldives photos that will leave you drooling over paradise. A visit to this group of islands is beyond surreal and will leave you yearning for more beach time.

I took thousands of photos, but these really showcase the magic that can be experienced on a visit here. Of course, it doesn’t stop there, there are thousands of islands to explore plus a whole underwater world.

If you are interested in researching more about the Maldives to plan your own trip, check out some of our other Maldives stories on the blog.

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About David & Lina Stock

Hi! We have been traveling together since 2001 and have visited all 7 continents, multiple times. We started traveling together while both working full time corporate jobs until 2013 when we decided to quit our jobs and travel full time for the next 4 years. We started this blog and a media business alongside it, which is now our full time jobs. We love traveling to every corner of the planet so that we can photograph and share the stories of this world with you. Doing this has made us both award-winning photographers and writers. We hope we're able to help you travel more, and inspire you to visit places you might not have had on your bucket list.



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20 thoughts on “21 Maldives Photos Reveal Pure Paradise”

  1. When you look at those pictures, that’s when you know that paradise finally came to earth. Your photography always wakens up so much wanderlust in me!

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  2. Wow! It looks absolutely beautiful. That white sand and turquoise water is something you’ll remember forever. These are some great photos! πŸ™‚

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  3. Ok Dave and Lina – you had me at picture number two. It looks like a fantastic spot. Such beautiful photos – would you recommend it for families travelling with kids?

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    • You could easily travel with kids to the Maldives, if your budget allows! It is very expensive there but totally worth it. Glad you enjoyed the photos. πŸ™‚

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  4. Yes I want to go to the Maldives. Right this minute. It really looks like paradise and great handstand by the way!

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    • HA! Thanks on the handstand. I was so inspired to take that photo one day that I must have done 50 of them to get the perfect photo! LOL The Maldives are paradise and we will be back.

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  5. You’ve sold me! Every time I see pictures of the Maldives I want to hop on a plane and visit πŸ˜€

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    • Same here!! I was just looking at my passport today and came across the Maldives stamps and I looked at Dave and said, “Hey, we need to go back there!” πŸ™‚

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  6. Lina, wow, the Maldives look amazing. I haven’t visited yet but after seeing your photos I definitely need to plan to visit one day. Thank you for sharing (and making me envious…)

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    • It is one of those destinations in the World that really is worth every penny spent for a visit. We were lucky as we were in SE Asia when we decided to go, so our tickets were less than $200 each to fly there. But being there is expensive, but again totally worth it! I couldn’t take a bad photo, the place is incredible on so many levels.

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  7. Sold! As if i needed a reason to go anyway πŸ™‚ haha awesome stuff…! The reef sharks are my favourite, reminds me of other island ive been to πŸ™‚

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