The Maldives left such an impression, I just can't wait to get back! I've started preplanning our next trip to the island paradise.

After deciding to fly Emirate and Singapore Air, we were ready to book our award tickets.

On some trips, hotels are an afterthought, and just a place to sleep near your destination. On others, the hotel itself IS the destination.

Planning a once in a lifetime trip to the Maldives on credit card points? Step one is the planning stage, mapping out hotels and airlines.