05/18/2025
The Posh Adventurers are in the Maldives.
We took Delta from Columbia, South Carolina, connecting in Atlanta to JFK on Delta. After a short stay in the TWA Hotel, we flew Etihad 14 hours to Abu Dhabi and then on to Male, the capitol of the Maldives. Then on to the Conrad Rangali Island via seaplane. In total, we travelled for 38 hours door to door.
We stayed at the Conrad for three nights and then on to The Nautilus Maldives for six more nights.
Less than 10% of the visitors to the Maldives are American. Not surprising considering the travel time and cost.
The Maldives are a uniquely special place. It is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean southwest of India. There are hundreds of coral atolls-many of which are large enough for a small island. The resorts are built on these small islands usually with overwater bungalows. The temperature is a uniform 84 degrees every single day.
The water is absolutely crystal clear and deliciously warm. You can scuba, snorkel and fish. Or simply relax and soak up the sun.
Food is expensive. Whilst there is an abundance of local fish, almost all other food is brought in from Dubai. Meat is from Australia.
The Maldivians are wonderfully kind people fulfilling the Muslim tradition of hospitality. Besides Maldivians, there are service workers from all over the world. We’ve already met a chef from Antigua, a butler from Kazakhstan, a masseuse from Bhutan, a jeweler from Sri Lanka and a dive instructor from Spain.
More adventures and photos on the way, plus hotel and airline reviews.
