News: The Maldives Crowned World’s Leading Destination 2025
Record-Breaking Year, Iconic Beauty, The Maldives Has Earned Its Moment
Why We Love the Maldives And Why You Will Too
I always smile when the world agrees with what beach lovers have known for years: the Maldives isn’t merely a bucket list destination, it delivers on many levels. And with its sixth consecutive title as the World’s Leading Destination 2025, plus another win as the World’s Leading Green Destination, this island nation has once again proved why so many travellers (including yours truly) fall for it time and time again.
As someone who visits these islands for work, for writing, and let’s be honest, for sheer joy, I can tell you that its magic never dulls. Every arrival feels like a homecoming wrapped in turquoise.
The awards celebrate excellence across global travel, and this year the Maldives didn’t just shine; it dazzled. Surpassing the two-million visitor milestone earlier than ever and on track for even more in 2025, the islands have combined world-class hospitality with clever global strategy.
Yet what strikes the most isn’t the numbers, it’s the consistency. Year after year, the Maldives delivers that unmistakable blend of barefoot luxury, warm island culture, and environmental responsibility. Their recognition as the world’s leading green destination speaks volumes about the care poured into protecting the reefs, the waters, and the communities that make this place incomparable.
Even after decades in the travel industry, nothing beats that first glimpse of an atoll from the plane window.
No two stays ever feel the same, thanks to the astonishing variety of Maldives hotels, each one interpreting island luxury in its own way.
From castaway chic to pampered privacy, from family hideaways to soul-stirring retreats, the Maldives delivers something for every beach dreamer.
And for those who like life seamlessly packaged, the Maldives all inclusive offering is exceptional. It’s not about buffet lines and wristbands; it’s elevated, thoughtful, and often outrageously good.
Top Six Maldives Resorts
These six luxury Maldives resorts have stolen my heart for all the right reasons. You’ll find full reviews on each Love of Beaches, I’ve linked each one below:
Heritance Aarah – One of the best ‘premium’ all inclusive experiences in the Indian Ocean.
Constance Moofushi – Understated, elegant, and a house reef that sits proudly with the best of the best.
Huvafen Fushi – Underwater spa. Need I say more?
Baros – Iconic, intimate, impeccable, and just a short speed boat journey away from Male.
Amilla – Clever design, attracting A list celebrities and sports stars.
Niyama Private Islands – Dual-island fun, with a playful spirit.
Each is proof that when the world votes for the Maldives, it isn’t voting blindly, it’s recognising a destination that continues to reinvent itself without losing the soul of what makes it extraordinary.
Congratulations to the Maldives on another historic win. This is why we champion it. This is why we return. And this is why the world, quite simply, can’t get enough.
Happy Travelling, Amanda
