This is the journey I took with my two children Matthew 17 and Charlotte 14 in December 2013. We drove from Chicago to Los Angeles - via the Grand Canyon and spent Christmas Day in Las Vegas##
Male, the capital of the Maldives, is definitely worth a visit.
Read MoreHow meeting a lovely Maldivian couple enhanced our trip to the Maldives to discover real island life.
Read MoreA lovely island with great local atmosphere, friendly people and beautiful beaches
Read MoreDhigurah is a great choice for those who want a more meaningful connection to the Maldives
Read MoreUkulhas is a small friendly island with a lovely bikini beach where you can swim with turtles
Read MoreThe local island of Goidhoo is in Baa Atoll and this is where real life is in the Maldives
Read MoreThe Maldives is of course synonymous with luxury and you can enjoy that with whatever budget you have.
Read MoreDiscover the Maldives beyond the resorts with "Secret Paradise Maldives," featuring an intimate four-night Goidhoo tour we did in August 2026.
Read MoreHighlighting the places we have stayed in the Maldives
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