Maldives: Holiday Tips

 


Do you want to vacation in the Maldives? Excellent! Here are some tips to make your trip even more beautiful.

Tips for flying to the Maldives

Reserve your seats in good time. Preferably at the front of the plane, because on the flight the snacks, drinks and menus are served from the front to the back. There are sometimes queues in front of the toilets, which should also be taken into account. For example, it takes around six hours to fly from Frankfurt/Main to Dubai. Duration of stay: one hour. Four hour flight to Male. With the speedboat to the resort. To Olhulveli, finally, it takes about an hour.

Tips on tipping in the Maldives

In most resorts you can pay by credit card. A service fee of 10% will be charged for all purchases (drinks, postcards, etc.), which will be distributed among the service staff. It's a good idea to bring a few US dollars for tips if you want to say thank you to individual waiters. A tip of $5 to $10 per week seems reasonable. It is clever to split the tip and spend the first part halfway through the holiday. The service staff will thank you with even more attention and friendliness.

Tips on mosquitoes in the Maldives

A problem on the island, hardly any on the water. If you stay in one of the water bungalows, you don't have to worry too much, at least at night. The "Good Knight" also helps at night. During the day sunscreen is sufficient, in the evening you should use a spray.

Tips for sun protection in the Maldives

Anyone who has seen the red faces of some English holidaymakers understands how important the topic is. It should be sunscreen with a factor of at least 30, 50 would be better. You also get a tan in the shade. It's best to only go out into the blazing sun for a very short time. When snorkeling, there is an increased risk of sunburn on the back, shoulders and neck. A white T-Shirt can be helpful in this case.

Hotel tips in the Maldives

The water bungalows are more expensive than the island bungalows but are worth the money. In addition, there are hardly any mosquitoes here.

Tips for eating out in the Maldives

The dishes at the extensive buffet are extremely varied and delicious. Some menus are prepared in front of the eyes of the holidaymakers. Special, individual menus can also be put together on request (e.g. due to gluten intolerance). The fish is fresh and excellent. The meat cannot always reach this quality standard. If you can get by with a delicious sandwich at lunchtime, you should book half-board.


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