How to Plan Your First Trip to the Maldives – An Unforgettable Holiday Awaits

 The lovely Maldives is regarded as a foremost holiday destination, offering balmy weather, picture-perfect beaches, lovely natural scenery and many interesting things to do. If you happen to be planning your first trip to the Maldives, there will be some things you should keep in mind and you are likely to find the tips provided below useful.

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Choose the timing of your trip wisely and book online

It will be important to select the time of year for your Maldives holiday wisely. Although the nation features year-round warm tropical weather, there are distinct dry and rainy seasons. If you desire optimal conditions and constant sunshine, you may opt for a visit between December and February which is also considered to be the peak season for tourism. On the other hand, the Maldives will also be pleasant at other times of the year as well, with rains being sporadic and the rates lower.

You can also take the opportunity to book your flights and accommodation online early. If you research the available flights and accommodations well before the date of your planned trip, you will have the opportunity to avail yourself of attractive online savings.

Pack prudently and respect the local culture

It will be important to pack prudently so that you will take everything you need for a delightful Maldives vacation. Since the Maldives is an Islamic nation you may not take alcohol, pornography or pork into the nation, whilst non-Islamic religious books are also forbidden. Naturally, you should take plenty of light clothing suitable for a tropical climate, as well as swimwear, toiletries, sunscreen and a water-resistant camera.

If you plan to visit Maldivian communities (once the present travel restrictions are lifted) you will be obliged to dress modestly, particularly ladies, without exposing parts of the body like the shoulders, knees and chest. Keep in mind that public displays of affection are not permitted outside of the resorts and neither is drinking alcohol on local islands; however, such restrictions do not apply to private island resorts which are amongst the reasons why you should choose them for accommodation.

 Bring US Dollars and check out the water sports

Although the national currency of the Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa, you will find that US Dollars are accepted widely. You can settle your resort bills by credit card and in the capital, Male, you can pay for expenses in US Dollars; you will only need rufiyaa if you avail yourself of purchases and services within the other inhabited islands.

For many visitors, engaging in water sports will be an important aspect of their Maldives holiday; therefore, you should make the effort to check out the available options when selecting a resort. Available water activities would include snorkelling, diving, fishing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, parasailing and much more. When seeking the best resorts in Maldives for families, an accommodation choice to consider where you can also enjoy the water sports mentioned above would be Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort.

 Take sunscreen and be prepared to stay in one place

If you are a native of a cooler less sunny climate, you should undoubtedly take your preferred sunscreen with you on your visit to the Maldives. The tropical sun can damage your delicate skin if you do not take care to apply sunscreen regularly. Since purchasing sunscreen on the islands can be expensive, ideally, bring your own. Also, your sunscreen should not damage the delicate reef environments of the Maldives so opt for a reef-safe product.

Presently, it will be necessary to spend your holiday at a single resort rather than several, due to COVID-19 related restrictions; travelling within the islands and island hopping will not be possible, though this could change depending on the situation, so always check before you visit for the latest travel updates.

 Avail yourself of a SIM card at the airport

It would be a good idea to purchase a SIM card when you arrive at the airport as Wi-Fi services can be somewhat unreliable at some resorts. By doing so, you can stay connected and it will also come in handy during an unplanned emergency or if you need to contact someone at short notice.