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Welcome to Dreaming of Maldives.

The first Independent & Dreamy Guide to the Maldives


We travel from North to South to bring you The Best of Maldives
Whether you're a new visitor or returning to the Maldives, we would like to invite you for a unique visual Journey to the dreamy Islands.
We aim to make you feel and discover the Maldives Dream, in the most different, memorable and unique way with Photos, HD Videos, Stories and everything in between.
We'll share with you our all time favourite places to experience and our countless journeys to the most beautiful places, Islands and Resorts we visit.


An insider look
We believe there is no "Best Resort", because the Best is the one that is Best for you.
It is surely not easy to find it. This is why, each month, we present you a new resort featured as "Dreamy Resort of The Month", independently and carefully selected by us. First of its kind, this feature was created to make you discover and choose the next Island of your Dream.
Along with many photos and some videos, we have put our best efforts to gather for you all the necessary information you need. Have a look at the latest one.

To enhance your experience and stay updated, don't forget to visit our blog where you'll find more photos, travel stories, personal experiences, tips, news and much more !


Who we are.
We are not a Travel Agency but a team of experienced World travelers who have felt in love with Maldives in 1999.
Sakis, passionate aerial, travel & hotel Photographer & Videographer and Rozenn, ex. Travel & Tourism Professional for 15 years and Maldives Resident for 3 years, today Editor and Web designer. Read more about us here.


Dreaming of Maldives is dedicated to the Maldives beauty and to all Maldives lovers.

Explore . Dream . Enjoy

Editions

Maldives Photo Book & Calendars.
A unique Photo Collection.

From the Northern most Atoll of Haa Alif to the Southern most Atoll of Addu, TRAVEL further into the Maldives and SEE them like never before.

 

Special Offer on our Editions until January 31st!

Maldives Photography Book

Dreaming of Maldives 3rd Edition
160 pages. 280 Photographs Maldives photo book A visual Tribute to the Maldives
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Maldives Islands Calendars

Wall Calendar 2012
12 Months. 14 Photographs maldives islands calendar 2012 The Maldives all year round.
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Created in 2005 and independent since then, Dreaming of Maldives is a self-published and renowned series of High-Quality photography books and yearly wall calendars of the Maldives Islands.

Our editions present some of Sakis Best-Loved-Photographs and many new images of the Maldives. They are our very personal and visual tribute to the beauty of Maldives.

Discover:

Stunning aerial photos, a selection of some of the best Hotels and Resorts, Liveaboard, local and desert Islands, Maldivian culture, landscapes, lifestyle and more....

Maldives Photo Gallery
A glimpse of Paradise
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Browse all Dreaming of Maldives Photo Collection 80 Images
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Maldives Resort of the Month

Huvafen Fushi

North Kaafu Atoll ( North Male )

A Waking Dream


Huvafen Fushi Maldives is a Luxury Boutique Hotel located in North Male Atoll, on a beautiful small and narrow Island, at 30 mns by speedboat from Male Airport.
In Dhivehi -the Maldivian language-, Huvafen Fushi literally means "Dream Island"... the name is indeed a perfect match with the style and concept of the Resort.
Huvafen Fushi ideally mixes the Maldives style and their beloved relax atmosphere with hip and chic features .

Just live the Island as you feel and...Dream.

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Essential Maldives

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Dhonis

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For this very first Focus On, we could not speak about Dhonis as first. They can be considered as a symbol of the Maldives and we, at Dreaming of Maldives, love them. This is why since 2005, we have chosen a small sailing Dhoni as our symbol too. They have inspired many of our photos and one of them was chosen for the cover of our First Edition of Dreaming of Maldives.

The traditional Maldivian boat is part of the Maldives and cannot be missed. Dhonis cross open seas and lagoons by hundreds, on a daily basis and can be spotted everywhere, from the airport to the most remote Atoll of the archipelago during a holiday in Maldives.
Very strong and elegant, they have braved oceans and stormy weather as mighty vessels for ages.

Dhonis are the most common transportation way in Maldives. Their role is fundamental in the Maldivian life for fishing and transportation of people and goods between Atolls and Islands.
Modern dhonis have become today a usual way to transport tourists during excursions, safaris and to reach diving spots. maldives dhoni

Built in Maldives, their construction follows ancestral guidelines, transmitted orally from one generation to another. The Atoll of Baa hosts most of the shipyards.
Traditionally made of coconut wood, their shape was very probably inspired from the ancient Arabian sailing dhow, which was commonly used as a trading ship in Indian Ocean around the 11th Century AD.
Today, for more convenience and speed, the shapes, construction techniques and material have changed through the time and most of the dhonis are equipped with diesel engines and built with imported wood. Their size can vary from 3 to 4 meters (14 ft), the rarest, up to 30 meters (100 ft) and even more.

Dhonis are more and more used as Luxury Liveaboard by many Resorts who offer their guests the possibility to cruise between Atolls for a few days. Traditional on the outside, high on design and cutting-edge technology on the inside, the gendary Maldivian boat has been transformed into a luxurious cruising nest for two.

small maldives dhoni Small dhonis are one of the most beautiful fishing boat we have seen around. Unfortunately, due to their size and low speed, they become more rare among the islands. Some Resorts use them as decorative furniture or to transport their guests to their Water Villas.
If you are very lucky, you will sometimes be able to see them with open sail, gliding gracefully across the lagoon.


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