Maldives : Travel Destination

The Maldives - Paradise on Earth

Are you ready to photobomb on the best archipelagic location in the Indian Ocean? Then book your tickets to the Maldives and enjoy the luxurious beaches, the mesmerizing blue waters of the Indian ocean. The Maldives is the ideal example of Tropical beauty and has remained to be naturists’ favorite since its exploration. The best time to visit the Maldives is during the dry season which is from November to March.

If you love waters and islands and your Instagram profile is waiting to feature some of the most iconic photos shoots ever, then the Maldives is the best destination for you. Ideally considered as one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Asia and a place to give your mind and soul a retreat, Maldives is the blissful and ideal holiday junction.

The best part about the Maldives is that you get so much closer to the serene beauty of nature. Nothing can be more relaxing than nature and nothing can relieve your stress better than some time amidst the serenity of mother nature. The Maldives holds up the flag of natural beauty at its best. If you want to explore biodiversity - then nothing can be a better place than the turquoise water of the Indian ocean.

The white sand beaches of Maldives are similar to a tropical heaven. This euphoric occasion in the south of Sri Lanka has so much to offer that you are bound to fall in love with the place. Be it your honeymoon or your leisure holidays, Maldives can be ideal. The Maldives is a congregation of almost 1200 tropical coral islands. Every island has its characteristic resorts and destinations. You will usually have to choose a particular island to stay in and according choose the resort.

The best part about visiting the Maldives is that you will feel like you are in floating heaven, having a cup of tea floating over the iconic waters of the Indian ocean. It is not only bliss to the eyes but also a retreat to the soul.

Facts About Maldives

The Maldives is enormously beautiful in its entirety. One cannot attribute a particular place on the Maldives better than the others. However, here are the top places to visit in the Maldives:

●• Male ●• Artificial Beach ●• Banana Reef ●• Vaadhoo Island

The Maldives is heaven for people who love water cavities and water adventure sports. Here you can enjoy almost every and any type of water sport from diving, snorkeling, and various others. There are trained professional experts who will guide you to perform each of these cavities safely and with proper care.

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Must-Know Travel Facts About Maldives

Before you visit the Maldives, you must know a few things:

The flights you will catch for the Maldives will land you at the Male Airport. In the Maldives the city or the place where locals live in Male. That is why it is called Male City. This can be considered as a nodal point in the Maldives. After landing at Male Airport, you will have to traverse the ocean and get to the island where you have your accommodation booked. This journey is mostly done via speedboats, and it is the resort that arranges for this pick up and drop services via speedboat. Also, for shopping and exploring the local life, Male is an ideal junction.

Speedboats are the best transport medium for the Maldives. They run very fast and are ideal for traveling from the islands to the Make city and for traveling among the islands. Seal planes are also a fantastic transport medium in the Maldives. In fact, so many people are hyped by the concept of the seaplane. However, if you are staying at an island very close to Male, seaplane may not be a necessity. Seaplanes are ideal to go to the island that is usually on the outskirts. Also, make sure to check the timings of the seaplanes because they operate only between 6a.m and 4p.m (in daylight). In case you reach the airport after 4p.m, then you will have to stay one night on the island of Male and can get to your island by seaplane the next night.

It is highly recommended to check the timings and booking slots as soon as you book a flight ticket because last-minute things hardly work out in the Maldives.

Many people are of the idea that the Maldives is a very expensive place and to be honest it is not wrong. The Maldives is one of the most expensive places to have a holiday trip n. However, the experience you are going to have here is worth the money. But still, if you want

to make your Maldives trip a budget trip then you can choose various resorts at the islands of Huhumale, male or Maafushi. These islands are quite near to the Male airport as well, that means you won’t have to spend much on the commutation.

One of the core concerns and major lookout for post pandemic travels is the COVID protocols. For the Maldives, mostly there is a checkin and check-out RTPCR test that is mandatory. In some cases, the rules and regulations may vary. Also, various islands have their own norms. So, make sure that you check out with the authorities of the island before booking with them to avoid any kind of ensuing inconvenience.

When it comes to food, Maldives is indeed a paradise. You can get all types of food in the Maldives. Mostly the specialty is Sri Lankan food because of its vicinity to the place. Also, because Sri Lanka and India have major influences on the lifestyle of the people in the Maldives. Indian cuisine is easily available in almost all the resorts of Maldives.

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When you are looking for any resort in the Maldives, make sure that opt for the inclusive plans. That means those plans where food onboard is included with the stay. In the Maldives, it is not possible to go around the streets and found out food so if you are not opting for it on board in the resort, it may be hassling. Food is quite expensive in the Maldives, so you need to pre-plan by having a look at the detailed menu.

For those of you who have no prior experience of traveling in the Maldives, it is important to know that, having liquor is prohibited in the Maldives and the rule applies to almost all the islands. Some of the private resorts do sell liquor but they need to have a license for the same. You must check whether a resort is licensed to sell liquor or not before having it from them. A very common practice in the Maldives is to have liquor while you are on the speedboats in the water because it is not prohibited to drink liquor while you are on the waters. Also importing liquor to the Maldives is illegal and a punishable offense.

Another very important fact that you must keep in mind is that - you are not allowed to carry back corals, seashells, or any organism of the sea back to hoe from the Maldives. It is completely against the biodiversity protection and environmental laws of Maldives. All the tourists must abide by the rules. The Maldives is a hub of biodiversity, and the natural beauty is solely dependent on the beautiful organisms and marine life found here. Hence it is very important to preserve the organisms. Therefore, the Maldives government is quite strict when it comes to the protection of natural assets.

Green Tax is a particular tax that is charged from every tourist who visits Maldives (both kids and adults). This tax is charged for the preservation and conservation of biodiversity and the natural life of Maldives.

People in the Maldives speak Dhivehi Language. There are various dialects of the language among the locals. However, since the economy of Maldives is solely based on travel and tourism, English is widely spoken here. The locals understand English and there is usually no problem faced in communication.

Though the Maldives is a tourist-friendly place, there are some etiquettes you need to know before visiting Maldives for example, topless bathing and nudity are not quite acceptable here. Though wearing a bikini is perfectly fine.

The Maldives is an ideal junction for shopping. You can literally find yourself in paradise when you visit the local shops of Male. Such beautiful aesthetic coral artifacts and seashell handicrafts are rare to find. Nevertheless, things are quite expensive.

If you are expecting a very happening nightlife in the Maldives like Bangkok, then you are bound to be disappointed. This is because the nightlife in Maldives is usually quite calm and serene.

The currency that is mostly accepted in the Maldives is USD. You can all payments through USD. All types of card payments are also accepted in the Maldives without any hassles. Euros, pounds, and Sterling are also accepted.

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