The calm turquoise waters are a magnet for Instagrammers desperate to take the perfect selfie. But the "Novosibirsk Maldives," as this Siberian lake has been dubbed, is no natural beauty.
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's political party looks to have scored a landslide victory in parliamentary elections Sunday.
Whether it's for business or pleasure, travelers these days are savvier than ever about their hotel choices. They demand ultraluxe amenities, show-stopping design, Instagrammable views and unparalleled comfort. Circulation-boosting pillows, anyone?
Maldives opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory in the country's presidential elections Sunday.
The Maldives has long been associated with ambitious underwater ventures.
The Seychelles is not typically associated with geopolitics. But beyond the white sandy beaches and tropical jungles, the tiny archipelago nation is emerging as a key player in India's battle to counter growing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean.
Political unrest in the Republic of Maldives prompted the Asian nation's President on Monday to declare a state of emergency for 15 days.
