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Nigel Wade kicks back on Ari Atoll and notes the impressive resurgence Maldivian marine life continues to make more...

That’s ‘a moray’ - Mauritius

Wrapping yourself in moray eel is not usually recommended, and interacting with titan triggerfish is asking for trouble. But the boss of one dive centre in Mauritius has a way with animals, and patience is the key, says JOHN LIDDIARD more...

Fishing-boat recycling programme

Who would do a 10,000-mile round trip to dive a couple of old fishing-boats? What about the carbon footprint?
Well, the plane was flying anyway, and JOHN BANTIN had a few days to spare, so he hopped aboard more...

Understanding the Atolls

No diving holiday guide would be complete without the Maldives, but visiting divers need to understand this watery nation before deciding exactly where and when to go, reckons John Bantin more...

Honeymoon heaven

Leaving Hollyoaks and Strictly in their wake, they headed towards the hottest atoll in the Maldives - if only all fledgling dives could be like this! But how did Kevin Sacre-Dallerup get away with it? Steve Weinman wants to know. Underwater images by Thomas Badstuebner
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Smitten! - by the Maldives

Louise Trewavas had never been to the Maldives, so we asked her to visit three islands fitted with Werner Lau dive centres to see if they would tick her boxes. Sounds as if they did! more...

Constant luxury

While the Maldives sets out to broaden access to its diving delights with budget-priced
accommodation, at the other end of the spectrum a few top-end resorts are still being developed. John Bantin immerses himself in luxury more...