10 important information before traveling to the Maldives

Who among us has not dreamed of visiting the Maldives?

The Maldives, an archipelago of more than a thousand small islands amidst the clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, is perhaps one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world.

It can be confusing when trying to plan a trip to the Maldives, because there are many misconceptions about traveling to this paradise island. We put in your hands here some information that you need to know before traveling to the Maldives.

• The Maldives consists of about 1,200 small islands extending from north to south across more than 800 kilometers, of which only about 200 islands are inhabited, and another 200 are resort islands .
• The capital of the Maldives is Male' and is the destination most international visitors fly to through Velana International Airport. And from there they move on to the rest of the islands, which have a combined area of only 300 square kilometers. It is the ninth smallest country in the world.

• The Maldives is only an hour away from Sri Lanka by plane, and most people don't realize this. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka, you can add a few days in the Maldives, and this will reduce the cost of your trip.
• You do not need a prior visa, whatever your nationality, as a thirty-day visa is issued on arrival for all nationalities, but make sure that your passport is more than 6 months old and that you have a return ticket.
• Islam is the official religion since the end of the twelfth century, and the vast majority of its population are Muslims. Here you will find many aspects of Islamic life, especially in the local islands ( see: Ramadan in the Maldives ).

• The peak tourist season is between early December to March, while the rainfall increases during the monsoon season between April and October, but if you like surfing, you should travel between June and August.
• Accommodation options are varied, you can choose a guesthouse or boutique hotels on a local island that you reach on a shared boat, or luxury resorts on private islands that require speedboats or seaplanes to reach.
• The seaplane experience is amazing but the round trip cost is $200 to $500 from Male International Airport. When you book your hotel, make sure to make arrangements for your seaplane travel , as the schedule is based on demand.

• The Maldives has an abundance of marine life, thousands of species of fish, sharks, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish and sea turtles.. It is a global destination for diving and snorkeling among the magnificent coral reefs.
• The internet connection is impressive, contrary to what you might think given the remote location of the islands. You can also buy a local SIM card at the airport for $20 for 17GB of data.

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