Maldives
Definition
An archipelagic republic in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 26 natural atolls and over 1,190 coral islands, situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India; officially the Republic of Maldives, with Malé as its capital.
A premier luxury travel destination renowned for its overwater bungalows, white-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and turquoise lagoons, though increasingly threatened by rising sea levels.
Examples
After years of ramen noodles, he finally splurged on a week in the Maldives, where the biggest decision was shark or stingray for snorkeling.
Climate activists warn the Maldives might vanish like a bad Tinder date, but tourists keep booking those infinity pools anyway.
She ghosted her inbox and escaped to the Maldives, emerging tanned, zen, and suspiciously low on vitamin D from all the shade under palm trees.
The Maldives honeymoon suite came with a butler, but he still burned the toast—proof that paradise can't fix everything.