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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.
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.
An Italian luxury brand is bringing a seven-villa private island to the far south of the Maldives. Nilaa Coral Island has not confirmed an official opening date, but its teasers point to a late 2026 opening. Here is what we know.
After an 11-month rebuild, Cathay Pacific's flagship first-class lounge at Hong Kong International is open again — with a new à la carte Dining Room, private spa booths, and an enclosed work suite. Here's what's inside, and who gets in.
China Eastern is scaling its Shanghai–Malé service up to daily for the July peak, adding widebody capacity on the route from the Maldives' largest source market.
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