Maldives General Information
Travel and Local Information Guide
Updated Sep, 2021
'Bucket-list destination', 'tropical oasis', 'paradise on earth' : Get ready to trot out the clichés, because when it comes to the Maldives every one of them is accurate. 'Luxury isolation' is the term to best describe the Maldives. The sheer beauty of the coral reefs, the translucent ever-changing colors of the Indian Ocean, the isolation, indigenous vegetation and friendly people are legendary, and rightly so—the Maldives lives up to the hype. The epitomy of a sea, sand and sun holiday, visitors lap up the tropical island paradise image.
But it's best to be well informed of your destination before winging off into the unknown so have a read through our detaled guide to the Maldives to make sure you know exactly what is waiting for you in this lovely part of the world.
First Time in Maldives? This Will Help
First time in Maldives
If you're first time im Maldives and unsure about your upcoming trip, this section will put you at ease. Planning the first trip to the Maldives can be not an easy task: 26 atolls and 1,192 islands sparkle
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The Best Time to visit Maldives A Month-by-Month Breakdown
If you’re looking to visit at the absolute perfect or a special time, here’s what month in Maldives will delight you with:
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Maldives FAQs
On this page, We have compiled frequently asked questions about a holiday to Maldives that are most often requested by visitors. Therefore if you are looking for Maldives FAQs and answers
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10 Things to consider when Booking a Hotel in the Maldives
Booking a hotel in the Maldives can be a stressful and time-consuming activity that starts with a fun sense of anticipation
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Malé International Airport
Velana International Airport, better known as Malé (MLE) is the main airport of the Maldives. Located in the North Malé Atoll, the country's main transport hub stretches the only runway on the island of Hulhule
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Travelling by Seaplane in Maldives
Seaplane transfer is the fastest way to reach your hotel in the Maldives. With the world's largest fleet of seaplanes, Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) operates flights from Male Airport to
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Maldives Transfers
Transfers to / from the hotel usually do not fill most of us with fun, but in the Maldives everything is different. Forget about the long taxi trip from the airport, the unique location of this island nation means
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Maldives Airports
Today, as never the Maldives paradise is getting closer thanks to the numerous airports in the country that have four international airports and 8 domestic airports. Below is a full list
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Maldives Time
The Maldives only have 1 official time zone, Maldives Time (MHT), which is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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Short Facts before You Go
It's good to know the best time to visit in terms of the weather, or how to head to your hotel after you touchdown at Male airport. Whether you plan your trip for honeymoon or diving, Maldives welcomes
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Internet and Communication
WiFi in the Maldives is available in almost all hotels and island resorts. Not infrequently the Internet is only available in the lobby area, in bars and restaurants, and a considerable fee is charged for using wifi
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Maldives Weather
The Maldives has a tropical monsoon climate with two dominating seasons. Deciding when to visit depends on what you'll like to do as both have their pros and cons. The best time to go If you want to
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Peoples and Culture
The origin of the Maldivian culture is hidden in secret and Maldives' vivid heritage traces its roots to the colorful traditions of various peoples. The Maldives culture was formed thanks to many
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Events and Festivals
Maldives is an island country that is known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. A multiple of festivals and events are held in the Maldives throughout the year which are clear examples of cultural tradition
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Maldives Maps
Details maps below show where the Maldives are on the world map. Maldives is a chain of 1192 islands located south-west of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. The islands are so small that many of the world
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Beach or Water Villa?
Maldives - a name that became synonymous with honeymooners' paradise in the tourism world, has slowly revamped to cater to the needs of families visiting
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Best Maldives Resort Offers & Packages
Find out more about the most unparalleled Maldives hotel deals and special rates, when Book Direct your next beach holiday
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Maldives Hotel Reviews
Some of the best hotels and resorts in the Maldives are already included in this list, and the good part of them offers the best prices. We will constantly add new hotels
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10 Exclusive Resorts in Maldives
The Maldives is paradise destination that should be on the bucket list of every discerning travelers. There's a special breed of hotels there that cater to the most tasteful of luxury travelers Read More
Newest Maldives resorts to Explore in 2024
Here are just 10 of the amazing new resorts in the Maldives that are set to welcome guests Read More
10 Most Affordable Water Villas
While it may never be cheap to visit thу Maldives, fortunately there are still some chic and relatively affordable overwater villas you can stay. Read more
Maldives Luxury Guide
Here's the best of Maldives for luxury travellers. We've compiled the finest recommendations of places to stay, ranging from the most celebrated five-star resorts to luxurious private islands Read More
Maldives Romantic Guide
The ultimate ‘flop and drop' and honeymoon destination, the Maldives is the playground for the most amazing and finest utilization of each second of this extremely valuable and hopeful time with each other in tota Read More
Maldives Budget Guide
Budget travellers choose Maldives as their destination of choice thanks to the variety of affordable stays Read More
Maldives Family Guide
Maldives - a name that became synonymous with honeymooners' paradise in the tourism world, has slowly Read More
Maldives Diving Guide
The life of these paradise islands below the Indian Ocean's level is the main draw attracting thousands of divers Read More