“Unrivalled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and an amazing underwater world make the Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime.” – Tom Masters, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and 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 and guesthouses134 islands39 seaplane flights7 weeks researchInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsChoosing a Resort featureIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsAt-a-glance practical info