Booking.com Data Breach Puts Travel Booking Security Back in Focus
Booking.com has confirmed unauthorised access to some customer booking details, raising fresh concerns over targeted travel scam messages.
US–Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz — and Eases the Pressure on Gulf Travel
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Siyam World Launches Wreck-to-Reef Dive Site in Noonu Atoll
Siyam World has opened a wreck-to-reef dive site around a 66-metre former tuna freighter sunk off Noonu Atoll in October 2024. The project combines diving, coral planting, and reef monitoring — but travellers should still check certification rules, pricing, and guest access before booking.
Germany Removes Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Nationals
Indian nationals can now transit through German airports without an airport transit visa when connecting onward to a country outside the Schengen Area, after a rule change that took effect on 3 June 2026.
The Westin Maldives Puts Baa Atoll's Manta Season in Focus
Manta season has returned to Baa Atoll. Here is how The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is shaping the May to October season for travellers, with Hanifaru Bay access, marine biology sessions, wellness recovery, and all-inclusive value inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Maldives Holiday Prices Are Shifting in 2026. Here’s What Travellers Should Know
Maldives holiday prices are becoming harder to compare in 2026 as flights, transfers, meal plans and resort inclusions play a bigger role in the final cost. Here is what travellers should understand before booking.
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Visa, weather, when to go, transfers, etiquette — Maldives 101.
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Beyond Maldives
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