Maldives
Maldives
A thousand islands of turquoise serenity.
Best Time
November – April
Visa
Free 30-day visa on arrival
Currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Language
Dhivehi (English in resorts)
Weather
Tropical, 26–31°C year-round
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Top Attractions
- •Overwater villas
- •Coral reefs
- •Malé Fish Market
- •Bioluminescent beaches
Popular Cities
- •Malé
- •Hulhumalé
- •Maafushi
Recommended Hotels
- •Soneva Jani
- •Cheval Blanc Randheli
- •Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi
- •Gili Lankanfushi
Best Restaurants
- •Ithaa Undersea
- •Subsix
- •By The Sea
Things to Do
- •Snorkel with manta rays
- •Sunset dolphin cruise
- •Overwater spa
- •Seaplane island hopping
Famous Beaches
- •Fulhadhoo
- •Bikini Beach Maafushi
- •Veligandu
Nightlife
- •Private beach dining
- •Resort lounge bars
Shopping
- •Malé local market
- •Resort boutiques
Local Food
- •Mas huni
- •Garudhiya
- •Fresh tuna
Travel Tips
- •Alcohol only in resorts
- •Reef-safe sunscreen recommended
- •Book seaplane transfers early
Transportation
Seaplanes and speedboats connect resorts; ferries between local islands.