INCE THE ISLAND country opened its doors to tourists in 1972, the Maldives has become the pinnacle of luxury destinations. Over the past five decades, travellers from all over the world have fallen in love with its crystalline waters, pristine beaches and dazzling views of the constellations, all accompanied by the unyielding hospitality inherent in Maldivian culture. With a collection of more than 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, it has also become a celebrity hideout for icons such as Sir Paul McCartney and Cristiano Ronaldo. The
