Thinking of jetting off to one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Then you came to the right place! Holidays to the Maldives are not only luxurious and dreamy, but a seriously bucket list worthy destination. We’ve put together a helpful guide with everything you need to know when planning your Maldives holiday.
Where are the Maldives?
The Maldives are a vast collection of coral islands in the north of the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka.
From London to the Maldvies, it’s about a 10 hour flight and you’ll face a five hour time difference – which isn’t so bad!
How to get to the Maldives?
Most often you will fly from your UK airport into Male International Airport, sometimes these can be direct flights or you may stop somewhere in Asia like Singapoore or Sri Lanka. Then, depending on the resort you’re staying in, you’ll catch a sea plane or boat to your island. If you’re booking a package holiday, these trasnfers will be included in the price paid.
Travel to Lhaviyani Atoll: 40 minute seaplane
Travel to South Ari Atoll: 25 minute seaplane
Travel to North Ari Atoll: 25 minute seaplane
Travel to North Male Atoll: 20 minute speedboat
Travel to South Male Atoll: 45 minute speedboat
What’s the weather like in the Maldives?
Dry season in the Maldives
The dry season in the Maldives is typically between December to April. You can expect seriously blue skies, long sunny days and temperatures in the late twenties.
Wet season in the Maldives
The wet season in the Maldives tends to be between May and November. Temperatures still remain in the late twenties at this time so it’s still warm enough to enjoy the waters, but you can expect showers nad stonger winds.
When’s the best time to go to the Maldives?
The best time to travel to the Maldives can be between November and May. This is because you’ll make the most of the dry season, but this is also the peak season so it can be busy. If you’re looking to travel with less crowds, the wet season can be a good pick if you’re not too worried about the showers.
To get a good middle ground, November and May can be the best time to go to the Maldives for fewer crowds, cheaper prices and they’re at the end of the seasons so rain tends to be less.
A few things to bare in mind…
Tipping in the Maldives
No matter what, the service you’ll receive in the Maldives will be second-to-none, whether you’re a big tipper or not. However, tipping is not essential and usually in restaurants a serivce charge is added. If you feel you want to tip it can be nice, especially for the housekeeping staff. Small tips can go a long way so nothing big is needed.
Covering up
It is illegal to sunbathe topless in the Maldives – women only – and legal measures will be taken if this law is found to be broken. The Maldivian residents are predominantly Muslim so it’s always good to respect their way of life when you’re in their home.
Alcohol in the Maldives
Everyone loves grabbing a bargain in duty-free, especially from the booze section! It’s important to note that taking alcohol in or out of the Maldives is illegal and it will be confiscated. Within your resorts and bars and restaurants, alcohol is served so ypou can still enjoy a tipple while away.
Luggage
Often when travelling to your resort in the Maldives you’ll arrive at the hotel and your cases will follow. Sometimes there can be a delay due to space on the seaplane, so it can be handy to pack a few of your essentials in your hand luggage just in case. E.g., a swimsuit and sun cream so you waste no time before getting in the sun!
Our favourite hotels in the Maldives
TUI BLUE Olhuveli Romance
A dreamy paradise, the TUI BLUE Olhuveli Romance is a great hotel in the Maldives and is even it’s own coral reef. It’s an adults only resort with a beautiful infinity pool for all, and private plunge pools with every villa. There’s several restaurant options serving delicious dishes with incredible views, and with its TUI BLUE status you can take advantage of the impressuve BLUEf!t programme.
Riu Atoll
Expect nothing less than the best here. Riu Atoll is a treat for the whole family with a big outdoor pool and a seperate one for the kids – plus a swim up bar! The hotel run kids club is great for keeping them happy while you make the most of the powdery white sands and some relaxation. There’s a trio of restaurants to choose between offering up a range of dishes, and after dark there’s plenty of entertainment for some laughs.
You should be almost all ready too book your holiday to the Maldives, but maybe you need to see some more hotels – rest assured we’ve got plenty of Maldives holiday deals for you! Check them out and make exclusive savings with Holiday Hypermarket.
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