The Maldives is a place that has been on our bucket list for quite some time. However, the Maldives is so far away from us and it's not something that we could ever do on a short trip. Before talking with our guests we actually had no idea what the flights for us from the US to the Maldives would look like (we do now and share that toward the end of the episode).

In this episode, we talk to our friends Ali and Shep, who have visited the Maldives six times. Ali is an expert in researching and booking the right resort, which is critical in the Maldives due to the hundreds of islands and resorts with slight nuances in terms of five-star versus four-star ratings and service. She emphasizes the importance of research and finding the right place, which can make or break a trip. Shep & Ali also talk about the importance of service and the people at the resorts, which they consider the main reasons for going back to the same places.

We want to start planning a trip to visit the Maldives (even if its a year or more away) and this helped us so much! We want to encourage you to learn more about the Maldives and get Shep & Ali's advice to help you plan your trip too!

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Here are a few great places to start that Shep & Ali mentioned: 

Amilla Maldives

Constance Moofushi Maldives

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi Maldives

Hurawalhi Maldives

Be sure to listen to hear all their tips on choosing a resort, how to get there, and everything else you need to know before booking your bucket list trip to the Maldives.

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