Above: Flying into Malé, Maldives - JAG_CZ / GETTY IMAGES

A successful vacation in the Maldives, which is nearly halfway around the world, starts with preparation. Here are tips from Andrew Harper editors on when to go, how to get there and what to pack. 

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Above: Flying into Malé, Maldives - JAG_CZ / GETTY IMAGES

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