If you are looking for a beach destination, one place that will come to your mind is Maldives. And yes, the tropical wonderland will surely satisfy your dreams for an exciting summer. The Maldives is an exotic island in the Indian Ocean made up of 1,200 coral islands. It is an ideal place for romance, relaxation and fun while under the sun.
Maldives is a diver's paradise with an abundant sea life, coral reefs and pristine lagoons. Couples will also no doubt enjoy the romantic sunsets in the area and it will surely be an unforgettable vacation. But to make sure that your vacation in Maldives will be truly memorable and enjoyable, here are some tips we have for you.
1. Make sure you have the budget. Although you can go to the area on a budget, your stay will still be more memorable if you can do more things and if you can enjoy what the island can offer. Even a room would cost about $200 to $400 per night. But it would be totally worth it if you splurge on the vacation. Airport transfers are also expensive which could be $50 to $200 per pax via a speedboat or $350 to $450 via a Sea Plane if your hotel is far from Male.
2. Choose your island. You know that there are so many islands on Maldives and surprisingly, each one is different. Hence, you have to make sure that you pick the island that you want to stay in. There are about 200 habited islands with guesthouses on 50 of them. The island with the most tourists is Maafushi and you will get plenty of options there. Fulidhoo is a quiet island while Guraidhoo is perfect for surfers, Never Ending Footsteps wrote.
3. Go during low seasons. Expect more expensive rates during high season. So, if you want to spend lesser but still enjoy the area, you can go there around August to September. Book early because they get plenty of bookings in a year.
4. Have a budget for other activities. According to Tommy Ooi Travel Guide, not all hotels have a lagoon near them which means that you have to spend money for snorkeling or for island hopping. Aside from that, you should also know the details of every activity especially those that will require you to get hours of boat ride.
5. Do not run out of cash. You will feel stressed if you are in the island and you run out of money especially that some islands don't have ATMs. Hence, you have to bring cash with you. You don't want to be going to Male just to get money.
And of course, you have to remember that Maldives is a Muslim country. You have to spend money to get to an island where you are allowed to wear bikini and drink alcohol. Also, get ready with some clothes that cover your legs and shoulders if ever you are no longer on the island.
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