Planning an exciting getaway to the Maldives is no easy feat. You need to think of places to stay, and fun activities to try, and plan it all according to budget. Here are some handy tips that may help you along the process.
Getting there
As this is a very popular tourist destination, many international flights arrive directly at Male. You can book flights with Qatar airways or Emirates that have direct international flights from many cities around the world such as London, Boston and Dubai.
Weather
The Maldives has two distinct seasons; wet season and dry season. The former lasts from May to October and the latter starts in November and lasts till April. However, the islands have balmy tropical temperatures all year round despite mild rain showers during the wet season.
Accommodation
Everyone that comes here is always in awe of the beautiful blue waters and the pristine white islands that make up the archipelago. It is also famous for the amazing Maldives island resorts that have romantic private villas such as The Residence Maldives which sit right on the Indian ocean.
Getting around
Once you land in Male, you will have to take a seaplane or a motorboat to your resort depending on how far it is. You’ll have to pre-book these and make sure you coordinate your arrival times if you’re planning to travel by seaplane as they only operate during daytime.
