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there are about 100 islands in the Maldives but only about 200 actually inhabited. I,d go for at least 20 miles away from Male that way you travel by seaplane, however if you are nearer Male all go by speeedboat to islands

Alright, thanks. Will research a bit more about which islands are a little further from Male. I can imagine you'll get the best tropical deserted island feelings on one of those remote islands.