A prime destination for snorklers and divers. The Maldives are used in a thoughtful way. Tourists may stay only on dedicated islands, where no natives except the hotel staff is allowed to stay.
Staff are only men, to avoid prostitution.
Maldivians make much money through tourism, and most attractive touristic activities are snorkeling and diving, so hopefully they will protect the reefs. Tourism is growing. In the vicinity of Vilamendhoo, all islands are tourist islands. And the Maldivian government plans to develop more islands. Book your vacation, step into the plane, and don't worry about anything.