Honestly speaking, if we had the money to splurge on a week of self-pampering in Maldives, we would probably take these money and go explore Thailand for a month or two. Nevertheless, a soft spot for the beauty of these …1192 islands started developing as we ran through photos of timber and thatch villas, turquoise waters, swaying palm-trees and white sands…

We stacked these great pictures together and finally decided to make post, sharing our “frustration”. The timber and thatch villas below all belong to exclusive resorts; their alignment and design makes them a delight to observe, both up close and from afar. Each photo carries a link towards the resort in Maldives where it was shot, so if you click on the pictures, you can go as far as to make a reservation of the villa of your choice. Why the need for this type of post on Tourism on the Edge? We are no fans of excessive luxury and we encourage meaningful traveling, where everyone involved can explore and learn. What we like about this destination is that the accommodation units are highly comfortable, the services are exquisite- all these while paying tribute to simplicity and having a low environmental impact. No cheap glittering, no bad taste, just raw beauty as far as the eye can see. Enjoy!