What you should probably know before heading to the idyllic collection of more than a thousand islands.

That said, island-hopping through this archipelago is so inherently de-stressing, you may find wellness pros superfluous.

But this isn’t a place you’re gonna wanna save for the ultimate romantic getaway.

Mother and her son playing on the beach in Maldives island resort.

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The Maldives is just as well-suited to a girls' trip or family escape.

In fact, many resorts in the Maldives keep one-upping each other on the family-friendly front.

To avoid the sticker shock of the resulting imports, travelers to the Maldives often choose all-inclusive resorts.