Maldives Travel Guide & Tips

Before landing in Maldives, one must not forget to carry the tourist map. This assists every tourist in covering each and every sightseeing places in Maldives. One can also gain a detailed knowledge of the routes that lead to the final destination. The tourist information Maldives can be obtained from the official site of Maldives tourism for the betterment of tourists and visitors.

Stay in Maldives

Maldives is such a place that can be visited all through the year. The best time to visit Maldives is from the month of December to April and also from May to August. While the exotic and sun-kissed beaches are the main attention of all, there are certainly other things that tourists desire. These depend on the climatic and weather conditions of the island. The summer season in Maldives is generally between the months of December to April. This period is also the peak timing for the tourists. It is ideal for visitors since there is scanty or no rainfall during this time. On the other hand, the May to August period marks the rainy season. Heavy rainfall does take place that creates difficulty for tourists. Hence, it is well termed as offseason in Maldives. For budget travelers, this is the right time to visit the country. Amazing deals are provided by the hotels and resorts to encourage these tourists.

The main international airport is the Male International Airport. This airport is situated on Hulhule Island which is in close proximity to the Male capital island. At present, it is the only airport that provides tourists with international flights for their convenience. Seaplanes, dhonis, and helicopters are all available from this busy airport. Internal flights also operate for the purpose of transferring people to the atolls. As such reaching the resorts takes no time. Some facilities provide by Hulhule International airport are restaurant facility, money exchange facility, duty-free shops, etc. Ferry services are there to bring tourists to the resorts and facilitate the sightseeing purpose. Both luxurious, as well as budget friendly accommodation places, are available in Maldives. The warm welcome and hospitality of these resorts is something that creates a long lasting impression in the minds of the visitors.

Maldives is truly endowed with the beauty of nature. Apart from the shiny beaches, long chain of coral islands and blue lagoons, it is also rich in various water sports. Some of the major tourist spots in Maldives are; the national museum in Male, The Grand Friday Mosque, the pristine Sun Island, the best diving site Banana Reef, the perfect vacation spot Alimatha Island, the colorful HP Reef, the romantic Fihalhohi Island and much more.

Food in Maldives

The dishes of Maldives are a perfect blend of Sri Lankan, Arabic and Indian blend.  One can try the delicious seafood and the mouth-watering curries and soups.

Languages and Festivals in Maldives

The most widely spoken language in Maldives is Dhivehi. Other languages include English and in due course, it has also become the medium of teaching in schools. So you can be sure that most people will understand some parts of English.

Some of the festivals of Maldives are Maldives Independence Day, Eid, and Islam Day. The people of Maldives enjoy these festivals with immense enthusiasm and joy.