Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Photograph courtesy Velaa Private Island ...

Dreaming of a private island escape without emptying your savings? Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a royal budget to enjoy a slice of paradise. There are loads of secluded tropical retreats ...

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 ...