TRIP TO MALDIVES

With immaculate white sandy beaches, magnificent marine life, and warm blue Indian Ocean seas, the Maldives is an excellent vacation for the discerning traveller.

Because of its lovely overwater villas, immaculate white sandy beaches, magnificent marine life, and warm blue Indian Ocean seas, the Maldives is an excellent vacation for the discriminating traveller.

The sovereign Indian Ocean archipelago republic of 26 beautiful atolls in southern India is home to rich cultural traditions and natural treasures.

The Maldives features exceptionally high standards of lodging, with magnificent hotel resorts and palm-clad cottages placed on stilts over the lagoon. Yes, it is a lengthy flight, but you will not be sorry.

Although the islands are far apart, there are several alternatives for east and west connections. However, you'll have to travel to enjoy this tropical sanctuary.

A Magnificent Undersea World.

Baa Atoll has it all, and it is the Indian Ocean's sole UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with sandbanks that stretch for miles and underwater scooters. Discover some of the Maldives' most beautiful resorts while taking scuba diving lessons or seeing incredible plankton displays. Each resort provides a different experience for your stay. Wine tasting and a private seaplane? Sonevafushi is the name. A living room with a glass floor that allows you to watch the fish? Nautilus should be the place to visit.

Feel Luxury Like You've Never Felt Before.

With 88 islands to select from, our favourites are Muravandhoo and Maamnagau. The major draw here is the water villas, and villa trail cycling is the most popular means of transportation. The InterContinental Maldives, the Maamnagau, enables you to reconnect with nature while dining with stunning views of the green seas and house reefs. Of course, you may have excellent rice as well. Aboard boat visits to Laamu Atoll, a chef-prepared beach BBQ, and a personal dhoni on his yacht are frequent. You may escape your cares and listen to the relaxing Indian Ocean at Six Senses His Rum. Choose between a tropical forest hideaway and his home on the ocean beneath the starlight. The best work? Wake up with the sunrise and step into your very own ocean pool.

Best Time To Visit

The dry northeast monsoon dominates the weather in the Maldives from January until mid-April when the blue sky and low humidity prevail. However, brief showers are possible (especially in the South Atoll).

The dry season also corresponds with the northern hemisphere's chilly winter months signifying the peak season in the Maldives, with little availability (no crowds) and typically extremely high resort hotel rates.

The moist southwest monsoon lasts from May to October, with the peak occurring in June.

Temperatures remain mild, but the likelihood of wet days and thunderstorms increases significantly.

There may be overcast days or stretches of multiple days.

Nonetheless, even at this time of year,

There may be overcast days or stretches of multiple days. Even at this time of year, the sun is generally brilliant and lengthy. Room prices are still low at this time of year, making it a fantastic time to come.

The transition time between the dry northeast monsoon and the rainy southwest monsoon is generally in late November or December, usually in late April or May. During these transitions, days can be unpredictable, cloudy, and extended wet weather.

Visitors come to the Maldives for world-class diving and the opportunity to swim with whales and manta rays rather than the beaches and resorts. Diving conditions are excellent all year. However, the sites of more prominent marine species vary by season. During the dry northeast monsoon season, manta rays and whale shark diving in the Maldives are more prevalent on the west side of the atoll. Still, during the wet monsoon season of the southeast, manta rays and whale sharks are most typically observed at the eastern end of the atoll.

Getting There

Most of the Maldives' distant resorts are located on isolated private islands and are within an hour's boat or seaplane flight of Malé's primary airport, Male International Airport also known as Velana International Airport) located in the North Male Atoll near the capital, Male. Several Asian and European international airlines, including charter and scheduled flights, service the airport. Click here to see a list of airlines that fly directly to Male International Airport.

Let Us Get Around

The resorts provide hotel shuttles from Male Airport.

Visitors can reach Airport Hotels in North and South Male Atolls by boat from the airport. The travel time ranges from 15 minutes to an hour. These resorts face more significant boat traffic and noise levels than distant resorts on other atolls due to their closeness to the airport. Boat transports are available 24 hours a day, every day.

The other central and northern atoll hotels are accessible by seaplane from the airport. Flight times range from 20 minutes and one hour. One of the greatest pleasures at the site is flying over the picturesque archipelago. However, because seaplanes only fly during the day, if you arrive in the Maldives after 4 p.m., you may be required to spend the night near the airport. Furthermore, due to lengthier wait periods, travelling by seaplane to resorts on isolated atolls may take longer than going to a hotel closer to the airport. On the plus side, most 5-star hotels have private airport lounges rarely longer than 2 hours.

Domestic flight by turboprop plane followed by speedboat conveyance to hotels in Laamu Atoll and all South Atolls. Reaching these resorts frequently necessitates a lengthy and exhausting journey, something you may not look forward to after landing a long-haul flight in the Maldives. In addition, a one-hour to five-hour wait is necessary at the Male airport at the start and finish of the journey. Overall, visiting these resorts on arrival and departure days might consume a significant chunk of your holiday time, making the southern atolls unsuitable for short getaways. We recommend spending at least five nights getting the most out of your trip. The good news is that you can completely relax in the otherworldly tropical.

HIGHLIGHTS

Food & Drink

The significant foods on the Maldivian menu include fish, fruit, soups, and rice, and the cuisine is delicious. Dining in the Maldives is a luxurious experience, with something fresh to tempt your taste buds daily. Many Maldives resorts provide fusion cuisine with heavy Indian subcontinent influences.

Although alcohol is not widely available, the resort does offer it. Ithaca, the Undersea restaurant on Rangali Island, and Sala Thai Restaurant in Male are well-known eateries.

Inspirations

The Maldives' natural beauty is all around you, and you're guaranteed to witness something spectacular. Fish, sea turtles, whale sharks, eagles and manta rays, sharks, corals, and rainforests abound in the seas around the islands.

Hidden are tropical birds, lemurs, reptiles, and amphibians. The islands are shark sanctuaries, and diving at night allows you to observe grey reef sharks. Keep a lookout for spinner dolphins flying through the air.

FACT SHEET

Flights from major UK airports to Malé Airport in the Maldives are available regularly.

Currency: Rufiyaa

Time difference: GMT +5

Flight from Canada: Approx. 17 hours, 4 minutes

Visa: 30 days on arrival

Language: Dhivehi

Staple dish: Banbukeylu Harisa

NOTE: While the people of Maldives don't consume alcohol, alcoholic beverages in the resorts are sold to tourists