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Malé
Malé, Maldives
Male’ is the capital city of the Maldives and the seat of the executive, legislature and judicial branches of the government of the Maldives. Male’ is also the financial and commercial capital of the country. Accordingly major government offices, banks and businesses are based on Male’.
Male’ city is one of the most densely populated cities of the world. Administratively neighbouring islands of Villingili and Hulhumale’ are considered as constituencies of Male’ City. Hulhumale’ is an artificially reclaimed island.
Veligandu Island
Veligandu Magu, Rasdhoo, Maldives
Romantic sunsets glow red and yellow over the lapping waters of the Indian Ocean; cocktails clink in the resort’s luxurious bar; sea kayaks bob on the turquoise shoreline, and crystal-clear waves roll in softly from the inland lagoon. Welcome to uber-beautiful Veligandu Island, which has long been championed as one of the top destinations in the Maldives for couples. Honeymooners and newly-weds are a common site on this long, thin finger of land on the western edge of the North Ari Atoll, and there are plenty of opulent seaside villas and suites to match.
Maradhoo
Maradhoo-Feydhoo, Сину, Maldives
Joined at the hip to aforementioned Feydhoo by a seaside causeway that runs just above the coral-fringed shores of the Seenu Atoll, Maradhoo is a major link in the island chain that starts with Gan to the east.
Long and thin, it juts out into the Indian Ocean like a finger fringed with narrow beachfronts and swaying groves of coconut palms.
As in Feydhoo, the locals are laid-back and lovely, and the cuisine is spicy and rich in seafood.
Alimatha Island
Felidhu Atoll, Малдиви
Perched on the eastern edge of the Maldives, in the famous Felidhe Atoll, Alimatha is a great tourist island that offers luxury cabanas, untouched stretches of pristine sandy beach, and – most importantly – some of the most celebrated SCUBA diving spots around.
The resort that covers the island can often be seen packed with eager divers, who all come to seek out the pretty coral groves and sea walls that surround the shores.
These are packed with jackfish, morays and eels, and are known for their high visibility and popular night diving packages.
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Location
The Maldives is a small country in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) from the Asian continent.
Transportation
Transport in the Maldives includes, road, water and air. The best way to explore the various atolls throughout the Maldives is by boat.
Languages Spoken
Dhivehi or Maldivian is the national language of the Maldives. There are a few dialects which include Mulaku, Huvadhu, Maliku, and Addu. . But you can manage perfectly with English language traveling around Maldives.
Currency
The Maldivian currency is the Rufiya, which is divided into 100 Larees. The Rufiya is pegged at 12.8 to the US dollar. There are no restrictions on changing any currency into Rufiya but Rufiya may be spent only in Malé, where traders are perfectly happy in any case to accept US dollars. Hotel and travel expenses are billed in US dollars. This is the preferred currency for the resorts although they also accept credit cards and cash or travellers cheques in all major currencies - but not Rufiya.
Visas
There are 30 Days free visa in Maldives take advantage of it. You will have to enjoy properly the country with this time. People usually comes to Maldives for a week and stay in a luxury resort and when they leave home.
Electricity
Make sure you are bringing the British adapter with the 3 pin BS-546 plugs.
Vaccinations
Some vaccines are recommended or required for Maldives. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Maldives: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Emergency Calls
Police: 119
Fire: 118
Ambulance: 102
ADK Hospital 313553
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital 336658
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FAQs about Maldives
Will there be Wi-Fi at the resort?
Most 5* properties have free WiFi in public areas and in the accommodations. Other properties charge for it and have internet cards available for sale at the resort. Feel free to ask your Destination Specialist to verify for you.
Can I bring alcohol?
It is illegal to bring alcohol into the country. Resorts have special permits to serve these beverages and most resorts have premium brands from all the over the world.
Is the tap water safe to drink?
No. The tap water is not potable. Bottled mineral water is commonly used for drinking and is available in all the stores.
Is there a time difference?
The Maldives is +5 from GMT. Some resorts follow a local “island time” though to maximize the daylight.
