The Story Behind the Page
Meet Ceyda
"I didn't plan to fall in love with the Maldives. But the first time I stepped off a seaplane onto a wooden jetty above that impossible shade of blue — something shifted."
My name is Ceyda. I was born in Turkey, built my life in Singapore, and somewhere between passport stamps and hotel lobbies, I became completely obsessed with one destination above all others.
I've been travelling professionally for years, sharing hotels, honest reviews, and real experiences with a community of over 93,000 followers on my personal travel account @expeditioustraveler. I've stayed in Maldives resorts more times than I can count — not for the content, but because I genuinely cannot get enough of this place.
Every atoll has its own personality. Every resort tells a different story. I've had floating breakfasts at sunrise, dined under the stars at private beach restaurants, and watched bioluminescent plankton glow blue at midnight from my villa deck. These aren't just memories — they're the knowledge I bring to every trip I plan for you.
That's why I created Hotels of the Maldives. Not as another travel directory, but as a personal guide — from someone who truly lives and breathes this destination.
Two accounts, one passion.
For broad travel inspiration, follow @expeditioustraveler. For everything Maldives — resort reviews, tips, and trip planning — you're in the right place at @hotelsofthemaldives.
