Back in the late 1970s, Tony Hussein, an Aussie nomad in search of undiscovered surf, was shipwrecked on a reef 30 miles from the Maldivian capital of Male. After a few months stranded, Hussein built ...

Of late, many of the world’s finer resort hotels have ventured in their event scheduling into ever more formerly esoteric activities and sponsorships. At same time, surfing continues to boom worldwide ...

The Maldives is set to host the world’s most exclusive surfing event this August featuring six world champions, a leading five-star surfing resort, a luxurious 39-metre three-deck catamaran, and ...

The Maldives have been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Palm lined beaches, turquoise waters, bustling reefs, and hundreds of waves to choose from. It’s every surfer’s dream. The only ...

The Indian Ocean does not need much convincing to put on a show. But for one week each September, it outdoes itself. At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the Surfing Champions Trophy is ...

For windsurf, sailing and kite-surfing enthusiasts, June through to October is the best time to visit the Maldives as the conditions are perfect for watersports with strong winds and warm sunshine.

As reputations go, the Maldives is probably best known as a place to rest and recuperate beside the perfectly flat, aquamarine sea. But the country has an adventurous side — one that uses that same ...

Two months ago, I had the opportunity to surf in the North Atoll of the Maldives. There, I met a local surfing instructor who surprised me in a way I will never forget. The moment he learned I was ...

With cavorting waves reminiscent of a rollercoaster ride and endless spritzes of sun-soaked water, surfing is all things exhilarating. The thrill of this recreational sport is further intensified with ...

Back in the late 1970s, Tony Hussein, an Aussie nomad in search of undiscovered surf, was shipwrecked on a reef 30 miles from the Maldivian capital of Male. After a few months stranded, Hussein built ...