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Surfing & Diving in South Asia

If you're based in Male and have the numbers, pool your resources and hire a dhoni.

Maldives

Beach-hopping on a budget

Now that independent travel in the Maldives is possible, J.J. Robinson plans a DIY itinerary.

Maldives

The dead eye of danger

One shark on the reef is fine, until he brings his mates along, writes Ute Junker.

Maldives

An endless happy hour in paradise

Warwick Stanley finds intoxication of a different kind in the Maldives.

Andaman Islands

Paradise in waiting

With their swimming elephants, coral reefs and world-class beaches, the Andaman Islands are a holiday paradise in waiting, writes Ben Stubbs.

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