le paume in the maldives

Before Bikinibird became your favorite boutique, it began as a digital diary and moodboard created by our founder. We’re bringing back some of our favorite posts from the archives, because the best inspiration never goes out of style.

LE PAUME Bikini Care co-founder Lisa Dorian gave us the scoop on the Maldives + a serious case of wanderlust. Learn how to take care of your 'kinis and Shop LE PAUME Bikini Care + their exclusive Samudra collab xx

Where to Sleep | Four Seasons Kuda Huraa—about a 30 minute speed boat ride from the airport.  You walk out of the terminal and hop on your boat. 
Eat | The food and cocktails at the Four Seasons are amazing. I ate enough for three people each meal. 
See  | The water alone is beyond incredible.  The bright white sand makes it an unreal turquoise color. 
Treat | The gorgeous spa is a minute-boat-ride away. My husband and I had a couples massage in our over-water bungalow. You can see the fishys swim by through the glass floors. 

Tell us a little bit about how you like to travel: The thing I now focus on most is my health because it’s no fun being sick or super jet lagged on a trip. On the plane I travel with green packets, electrolytes and probiotics. I’ve found that it’s so much easier to adjust to a huge time difference and hop right into the fun if I stay hydrated and healthy on the inside.  

Your 3 essentials:  I never leave home without a great hat and sunglasses, and am pretty obsessed with my sunscreen regimen. And I always throw in a light Turkish towel—love how fast they dry.

What inspired you to create LE PAUME?  I’ve always been a bit obsessed with bikini care. I did a blog post with you years ago on how to keep your suit looking like new. We spend, or maybe I spend, a fortune on bikinis, every year. It’s a bit silly not to protect your investments.

How do we use your product? Mix a quarter size of LE PAUME with cool water. Hand wash & soak your bikini for a deeper clean, then hang dry in the shade. This little extra love keeps your bikini ready for your next adventure!