Amazing Maldives tour

My Maldives Tour

Maldives is a tiny country that consists of paradise-looking islands spread all over the Indian Ocean just south of India and Sri Lanka. That is pretty much everything I knew about the Maldives before visiting.

If you are thinking of a vacation in the Maldives, or you are just curious, then read on!

Me, and maybe you too, when we think of Maldives, we imagine something so luxurious that is absolutely unreachable to a normal person. A dream that will never come true, a place you will probably never visit in this life.

Did I guess it right? Well, at least this is how I imagined the Maldives before I visited…

It is partially true though, I won’t deny that you will not find a 5$ per night accommodation there, like in Thailand or Bali, but it is definitely way more affordable than you might think!

Starting at $200 – $250 US a night you can treat yourself with a very nice bungalow in a luxury resort on a private island. Be sure to book in advance though!

If you are staying on a local island, not a resort, you can just enjoy this holiday sober.

However, there is a walk around to this rule on some local islands. For example, Maafushi has a genius solution to this problem – they have an offshore stationed boat with a complimentary transfer. There, you can drink alcohol with no problems! That is not land, so, technically, it’s perfectly okay.

Similar restrictions apply to your bikini and other open clothes if you are staying on a local island. Try to dress modestly and respect the local traditions. You will usually find special “bikini zones”, where you can swim in an open swimming suit, but you should be dressed in a conservative way (long dress and a scarf to cover your shoulders) when passing through the village to get there.

This, of course, does not apply to those staying in a resort island; you can wear whatever you want there!

Maybe you’re not a fan of museums, culture and new things, and just want to shop ‘til you drop. You still want to head to Male! Most resorts will have day trips available to the capital island, so check your Maldives holiday package. Once there, a few streets should catch your eye. On Chaandhanee Magu, buy woodcarvings and thudu kuna (traditional woven mats) for mom and dad, then hit up Male Local Market and browse produce, shell jewellery and vases while sipping cold coconut juice. Bring plenty of rufiyaa!

You’ll find lots of funky fruits in the market (screwpine, anyone?), but if that’s just not enough to hold you over, head to Male’s northeast corner for waterfront dining. You can find everything from Western-style to Thai to tiny cafes serving tea and “short eats” (or snacks). To eat like a local, look for kavaabu (deep-fried rice, tuna and coconut), curries and of course seafood!