The Maldives used to be a secluded collection of islands where you would go to explore the wilderness rather than experience a luxurious vacation.
Modes of Transport in the Past
There was only one airport and that was in male, the capital of the Maldives. When the first resort was built in the Maldives around 1972, there were no fancy seaplanes and speed boat rides for customers to get about. Visitors had to get into water that was up to their waist and walk to the shore.
What Was It Like
The first visitors to the island were photographers and videographers from magazines and TV programmes who came to document the experience. Toothpaste, toothbrushes and towels had to be brought with you as there were no shops on the islands.
Food and Beverages
Unlike the buffets and a la carte menus you come across at some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Maldives today, meals were simple and modest.
Developing for the Better
The number one source of income for the Maldives is tourism. Hotels and resorts such as Adaaran Maldives have contributed greatly since the first resort ‘Kurumba’ was opened in the Maldives, allowing people to see these exotic islands.
