Tag: Maldives: Why Raja Ampat and Palau are the New Capitals of Luxury Diving in 2026

• Move Over, Maldives: Why Raja Ampat and Palau are the New Capitals of Luxury Diving in 2026

  

  For decades, the mention of a luxury escape has conjured a singular image: a string of pearls in the Indian Ocean, the overwater villas of the Maldives. While those azure lagoons will always hold a certain magic, the winds of 2026 are blowing further east. Travelers who have “seen it all” are looking for something…

  Eva

  March 12, 2026

  Asia, Diving, Travel Tips

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