Unrivalled luxury stunning white-sand beaches & an amazing underwater world make the Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime. Tom Masters Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 112 resorts & guesthouses 134 islands 39 seaplane flights 7 weeks research Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Choosing a Resort feature In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info