Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Photograph courtesy Velaa Private Island After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself ...

Paradise is not exclusively for couples—and with over 1,000 islands to explore, the Maldives is one place that shouldn’t be reserved for a “special occasion.” Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu ...

It isn’t just Richard Branson who can score solitude on his own private island in the Caribbean. You too can rent a little VIP R&R on a private paradise — whether that’s glorious isolation with no one ...

After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself island-hopping alone through the Maldives on a tiny seaplane surrounded by couples. I was the last stop: Velaa Private Island—a ...

Vacationing on a private island might seem extravagant, but the Caribbean offers a variety of resorts that are worth a second look. As a travel advisor specializing in the region and a mom to three ...

If your 2026 cruise includes a visit to Half Moon Cay, you'll have some exciting changes to look forward to. Half Moon Cay is ...