You should read our guide to the Maldives public ferries here. We’d arrived on Maafushi on a speedboat ... the single jetty on the island. I’ve marked it on the map and you can’t miss ...

Many vacationers head to the Maldives solely to relax on the ... find a private "tourist beach" on an inhabited island, such as Maafushi and Thulusdhoo, where they can sunbathe.

Skip the fancy welcomes and pricey resorts—there’s a more down-to-earth way to enjoy the Maldives. On the local islands ... views might only cost you $10. Maafushi nails the sweet spot ...

I’ve come to the Maldives to visit some of the lesser-known islands and meet the people who live on them. Don’t forget to explore Maafushi’s streets The traditional Dhoni boat with curved ...