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Niyama or Naladhu: which is the perfect Maldives resort for newbies?

Destinations
Abigail Flanagan
12 June 2025

As a first-time visitor to the Maldives, I wasn’t sure what I would make of holidaying on a desert island, admits our writer – would I adore every blissfully isolated minute or be climbing the walls by day two? 

Niyama

Abi is served a floating breakfast at Niyama

One of the most frequently asked questions about the Maldives is, “Will I be bored?”

Well past the honeymoon stage and yet to visit, I find myself scrolling through dozens of Maldives Facebook groups filled with first-time travellers, all desperately searching for their dream island and terrified of choosing poorly (let’s face it, for most, it’s an expensive mistake to make). 

With countless resorts to choose from, finding the sweet spot between a castaway and a party island isn’t easy.