EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR TRIP TO MALDIVES

Neha Sharma — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:15:40 +0000

The Maldive is a place where dreams are made of, especially if you are a wanderer, this
place has got to be on the top of your list and might just pass as your dream vacation. Just the inexplicably perfect pictures make you wanna quit your day to day and live a pesky fantasy life by eloping to this dream island brimming with surreal beauty. Where places are deemed to never live up to expectations of wonder and beauty, Maldives dives in proof that wrong, living up to expectation just like the stock images you see on pinterest of the bright sun, house reefs teeming with fish, transparent blue lagoons, low waters with baby reef sharks and rays and white sand beaches that stretches up to endless miles of blue skies and turquoise waters. Although the images of this dream island might be extremely familiar with you, there are a lot of unexpected surprises this South Asian Nation beholds and because a trip to Maldives is quite an emotional and financial investment, here are few steps that you must abide by on your trip to Maldives:

MALDIVES COMPRISES OF ALMOST MORE THAN A THOUSAND SMALL
ISLANDS:
With an individual collection of 1190 islands extending across the Indian Ocean,
Maldives consists of some islands so small that they are barely noticeable on the
google map while others are barely more than a strip of sand protruding out of water with not more than one resort or hotel on them. The island of Male is the most populous island in Maldives.
SOME MALDIVE ISLANDS ARE MAN- MADE:
Although it is believed that most Maldive islands are formed by Volcanoes, some
islands are man made. For example, the island nearest to the main airport,
Hulhumale Island, is an artificial island made in 2004 by dumping heaps of concrete and sand to form a foundation and now looks like a full- fledged town.
THE BIOLUMINESCENT BEACHES OF MALDIVES:
Stumbling across a bioluminescent stretch of sea is one of the rarest treats and the most blissful experience that Maldives renders. Seeing bioluminescent phytoplankton light up the oceans and make them reliably glow is rather exciting and can be spotted in the Dusit Thani Maldives in Baa Atoll where the resort’s beach comes alive from the light at night, emitting a starry sight amidst the dark waves.
WITH A 100 PERCENT ISLAMIC POPULATION, THERE ARE CUSTOMS TO BE
CONSIDERED:
Although it is unlikely for foreign travellers to witness infringements upon vacationing freedom, one must know that Maldives is the only other country in the world with a 100 percent muslim population. And to avoid any hassle, it is well suited to leave alcohol, pork based products, tobacco products without a health warning and any religious book like The Bible behind at home. Other than that, public display of affection, bathing suits, and alcohol drinking in the city is strictly prohibited. Even though resorts in the Maldives have their own vacation – friendly rules, the hotel strictly abide by these conventional islamic rules which also includes proper modest dressing for women and barrs homosexuality. So, if you are a budget traveller, you most likely have to abide by these cultural prohibitions in the populous regions of the Maldives.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT MALDIVES:
November to April is the ideal time for you to plan your trip to Maldives, even though
temperatures remain stable all year round. So to get your fair share of the tropical
sun, you must visit before the southwest monsoon roughly coincides, making the
weather rather dry and windy.

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THE MALDIVES TRIP EXPERIENCE

Neha Sharma — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:06:03 +0000

Maldives is nothing short of a paradise. The sparkling white sandy beaches, the pristine blue waters and luxury resorts make it a haven for travellers across the world. From adventure water sports to having a relaxing, laid back stay, Maldives offers an assortment of experiences to everyone. The deep blue waters and beautiful beaches had been on my bucket list too. On my birthday, I decided to a trip to the Maldives with my childhood friends. We stayed at the beautiful Meeru Island Resort & Spa. This resort offers a number of tourist activities that includes water sports & excursions.

How I booked a trip to Maldives from India

Since I was an employee with MakeMyTrip that time, I got an amazing Friends and family offer for me and my friends. You can always find some great deals for this property online.

Average Flight Expenses

A return flight would cost roughly around INR 25,000. During off-season, flight rates can be less than 18,000.

Types of Rooms

Meeru Island Resort & Spa have 5 room types : Garden Rooms, Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Water Front Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas.
The Jacuzzi Water Villas with a jacuzzi under the stars and a private sundeck into the sea.

Best Time to Visit Maldives

The best time to travel to Maldives is from November – April.

Places to eat

They offer sports facilities ranging from tennis courts to renting a cycle, infinite pools and golfing grounds. You can also play a game of volleyball by the beach.
Meeru offers some of the best water activities. From snorkelling to scuba diving and swimming alongside beautiful tropical fish. There is free snorkelling boat excursion to the house reef.
At night you can enjoy variety of programs including cultural dance performances to dancing away at the DJ night.