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The same questions, answered side by side for July. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
The Maldives
Maldives
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| In July | 29°C18 rainy days · sea 30° |
| Flying time | 19h 10mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 7 nights |
| Best for | Couples · Honeymooners · Divers & snorkellers |
| The feel of it | Barefoot, slow, sun-bleached and blue |
| Where people stay | Malé and Hulhumaléor Maafushi |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | MVRDhivehi |
| Accommodation | Very expensive |