The capital of the Maldives, Malé claimed a spot in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021. TripAdvisor ranked Malé in the 20th place among the ‘Top Emerging Destinations in the World’.
Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives with colourful buildings. Locals often refer to the capital as the ‘concrete jungle’ of the Maldives. The capital city is connected to three islands; Malé, Hulhulé and Hulhumalé via the Sinamalé Bridge which opened in August 2018.
The Maldives’ main Velana International Airport is located on Hulhulé. Meanwhile, Hulhumalé is a reclaimed island developed as an expansion of Malé City. Today, Hulhumalé features several chic guesthouses close to the beachside.
The island capital of the Maldives teems with high rises and narrow streets, all ringed by seawalls. Shopaholics can savour Male’s flavours in the local markets, which are packed with fresh produce, and along Chaandanee Magu, the spot for local souvenirs, such as carved wooden dhonis, miniature replicas of the boats dotting area waters.
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In addition to Malé, several resorts in the Maldives claimed prestigious spots in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021. Kandolhu Maldives and Mirihi Island Resort claimed positions among the Top 25 Hotels in the World. Additionally, Kandolhu Maldives was ranked in 1st place among the Top 25 Hotels in Asia.
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Sum Siyam Iru Veli, Heritance Aarah, Club Med Finolhu Villas and Lily Beach Resort & Spa claimed positions among the Top 25 All-Inclusive Hotels in the World. Meanwhile, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa was honoured as the most Picture-Perfect hotel in the World.
TripAdvisor allocates all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travellers share from across the globe every year. This info is then used to spotlight the best of the best places that exceed customer’s expectations. So, the Travelers’ Choice Awards are a testament to the service and the quality winners constantly provide to guests.
Feature image by Hotel JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La
