Today’s post is more like a travel tip for everyone planning a trip to Maldives or to ones that are still not sure if visit them or not. My answer is very short: YES! Maldives are a true paradise for a relaxing vacation. Let me share with you my thought and encourage you to visit them.
I was in Maldives twice, both times on an island resort. The biggest difference was that the first time we were there as a couple, the second one was with a six years old kid.
Our first visit to the Maldives was short, since we combined it with an 11-day tour to Sri Lanka. It was at the end of February, when it is dry season. The weather was super good and perfect for a beach vacation. We flew to Male airport from Colombo (Sri Lanka). It was a short flight, but when you are approaching the atoll islands you can clearly see them from the plane and the view is amazing. From the Male atoll (from the airport) you can then reach your final destination (hotel resort) by small plane or by speed boat transfer.
We were staying at the Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi resort, which is relatively close and the speed boat transfer was an option. It was a half an hour drive, for me it was quite exciting, but my wife was not very happy with it. They were going quite fast and especially on the departure transfers, it was windy with waves and the transfer was really bumpy. I think that this kind of transfer is ok if you have a short distance, like 30 minute or similar, but if is longer I would defiantly suggest a flight transfer.
All hotels are well organized, so immediately at the arrival you can locate the counter with the name of your hotel and they give you all the info needed to reach the boat that is waiting for you only few meters away.
By the moment you step outside the airport you are already immersed in a completely different world (from a European point of view), you are surrounded by clear waters, blue sky, and when the boat departed from the port we saw the white beaches and palm trees.
The island that we selected for our stay was relatively small. There was a main building with reception and restaurant. You can choose between small beach bungalows or water villas, which are connected to the island with a long wooden pier. The island is all covered with white sand, so the best way is to walk bear feet. For the guests of the water villas there are small electric buggies and you can order your transfer from the villa to the restaurant or to the beach😊 or of course, you can simply walk.
At the time of booking, we were not sure what to book: the beach bungalows or the over water villas. Reading a few blogs, I realized that each accommodation facility has its own positives and “less positive side”, but there is also a significative difference in price.
For the first time in Maldives we’ve decided for an ovev water villas and it was a great decision. The whole service in the villa was superb, the room was very nice and offered a unique view on the ocean. The rooms were spacious, with large bathrooms, large windows on the sea and a private sundeck. The villas are quite close one to each other but constructed in a way that you have a lot of privacy. I was not able to find any negative side of staying in the villas, but also staying in the bungalows is great (will tell you more in one of my next posts).
We’ve stayed on full board and as guests of the water villas we had our meals in a separate restaurant (not the same one as the guests of the bungalows). The food was exceptional, very tasty and nicely prepared. As expected the prices of food and beverage in the resort are quite high, so I would warmly recommend to book a half-board or full board option, or you can even decide for an all-inclusive (depending on the resort).
The beach was, as expected, white sand with turquoise water. You have sun beds and sun umbrellas all over the island and you can use them when you want.
There was only one thing that I didn’t like much. It was the fact that a large part of the surrounding sea was shallow water with corals and you were not able the swim. But on one side of the island there were three large holes where the water was deep and it was easier to swim and to do snorkeling.
Wow, snorkeling in the Maldives is really unique. You just put your head under the water and you are surrounded by numerous colourful fish and other animals.
We also explored the local fauna and met some very interesting local animals, some of which we didn't even know what they were 🤔
Well, I must admit that I also jumped out of the water when suddenly there was a small shark in front of me. Same happed when I saw a stingray for the first time. Beside snorkeling around the island, we also took a boat trip to a nearby corral riff and that was something that I will never forget. We were so overwhelmed by snorkeling that we couldn’t eat our lunches in peace. As mentioned the food and service was great, but we were so impatient that during lunch we could barely wait to be served and we ate in a hurry to run back to the beach 😊.
As the island is an atoll, the inner part of the coral riff is a lagoon with calm sea, while on the outside of the coral riff you have the deep ocean. “The world out there” is completely different.
I was watching local fisherman that brought fish out into the open sea and for me it was the first time to se so big fish (some tourists were taking photos with the fish).
There is also a sign warning the visitors that the water flow is very strong on that part of the sea. I'd made a quick swim on the other side of the reef, but honestly it was hard to swim, so I quickly went out of the water and preferred the calmer inner part of the atoll.
We had a late night flight back so before boarding we had a short tour of Male and also had a chance to stop at a local market.
The Maldives are the perfect location for a romantic escape, the beach and the sea are unique. You can simply relax on the beach, do some snorkeling or get engaged in some sport activities and tours that are offered in the resort. The Maldives can be great also when traveling with kids, but this is already a different story that I will tell you in one of my next posts.
Thanks for reading,
feel free to leave a comment, I will be glad to reply to.
Best regards, @miljo76
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This is such a detailed blog about the Maldives. It is one of my dream destinations to be honest. They said that 30 years from now, this beautiful island will be underwater. Beautiful shots~
Probably will skip snorkeling because I'm scared of the sharks🤣 !PIZZA
Hi @jijisaurart, I heard the same story about the submersion, I really hope they are wrong. Otherwise, swimming among sharks and stingrays is one of the most beautiful things you can experience there! Thanks for stopping by & for the tip!
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I read many good things about Maldive Island and your post confirms it's indeed beautiful there!You must have your best time going for this wonderful trip!Take care and enjoy ☺️
Hi @missjoycee, we had a truly unforgettable experience, and I still remember it as if it were yesterday. Fortunately, some things stick in your memory and you just don't forget them 😀 See you around!
A great place to visit and it ia already in my future plan. And now after coming to your post, my mind is saying the trip should be soon not later. Thanks for sharing such a great experience!
It's a pleasure! And as for visiting the Maldives, the sooner the better 😋
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One of the paradises I want to visit someday 😊
The sooner the better 😋, you really won't regret it! See you around!
Maybe a silly question but are the sharks there the ones who would attack people? I would be surprised as everything there actually happens in water..
I know many people who visited Maldives.. some of them were happy, others were surprised that there is really not much to do beside enjoying the water. I think it depends on what your preferences are.
I'm glad that you had a great time! And your photos are lovely!
Thank you for sharing!
Hi @delishtreats , it is a pleasure to share my experience. As for the sharks that are there, don't worry, they are quite tame and harmless to humans. You can take a picture of them from the pier or the beach, but in the sea they don't swim up to humans because they are wary of them. I wasn't lucky enough to see one when I was snorkelling. And believe me, I've been in the water more than on land. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh wow what a wounderfull island thanks for sharing these pictures.
My pleasure, thanks for stopping by!
Ahhh ....this place is amazing.❤🧡💜💙💚💛 I dream to go there someday🤗. Who knows...it might come true. If I win a lot of money from somewhere😁😁😁
I hope your wish will come true and you will visit them soon! Thanks for stopping by!
Hopefully, I hope so too. Thanks.🙏🙏🙏
Advice will always be advice, now beyond your story and good advice, the images are spectacular.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked my post!
Indeed this place is a paradise, look at the amazing creature you have here and the setting and decorations are lovely and I believe you had a lot of fun
A lot of fun is a small word 😉 There are a lot of animals, the more you explore, the more you meet. Thanks for stopping by!
I know that the maldives is a beautiful place, but after seeing your photos I want to go there.
I really recommend a visit, it will certainly be an unforgettable experience!
Wow, the pictures are great, that reminds me of my Maldives vacation again! I really have to agree with you, the Maldives are really worth a trip! With a child it is of course something different than as a couple - and during the crossing it bumped a bit for us haha:D Greetings!
Hi @katrin-lux, it's good to hear from you again💚 It's always bumpy, whether at sea or in the air 😋 Of course, it's a little different with a child than when you're a couple 😋 When we were there as a couple, we couldn't imagine being with a baby. But when we were with our child, I didn't imagine being there just as a couple. Things change, of course, but both were unforgettable 😊 See you around❗
I am also happy to read such great posts from you again! It brings back old travel memories. Times and performances can change quickly or over years, but it's great that you've enjoyed both! :) I look forward to your next post!<3
My dream destination and such a good information and pictures
Thank you
My pleasure, thanks for stopping by!