Why traveling to Maldives is expensive?
Maldives always have been a very popular destination for honeymooners ,who can spend so much money for a night stay, and for the past, those who came to Maldives, can only stay in the resorts as travelers are not allowed to stay in the local islands.But not all of us can spend a few thousands dollars on 3 or 4 days trip. But since few years ago, the government has allowed local islands to start tourism business. And the most famous local island is , Maafushi , the nearest local island from male where there are the most guesthouses in the Maldives .
Me at local island Fulidhoo
How to Travel to Maldives
colorful underwater life
Here are the things you need to know about the maldives if you are planning to travel.
The capital city of the Maldives is the Male ( pronounce as Ma- le). but the international airport is not located in the Male island, it's located at an island near to Male called Hulhule island ( 10 minutes ferry ride).And Whether you are staying at the resort or local island, you have to travel that is taking speed boat / public ferry/ seaplanes in order to go to your destination. Those beautiful beaches you see everywhere are not located at Male.
You flight should arrive in the morning or afternoon. Not in the evening or at night unless the resort you are staying can provide the transport for you.If you flight arrive at night, you have to stay a night in the Male / or Hulhumale which is for me it's a waste of time, so take the flight that arrive in the morning or in the afternoon.
Going to local islands by public transport
There are public ferry available from male to many local islands . You can check with your hotel/ guesthouses from the timing or alternately you can also request private speedboat transfer .
Where to stay
Dives shop in local island, Maafushi ( the island we stayed)
Depending on the island you stay, there are guesthouses and hotels available , prices from USD 30 to USD100+.
Currency
Even Though Maldives has their own currency , USD is widely used everywhere. Just remember to exchange enough currency .But most of the hotels accept visa and master with the service charge.
What to wear
Even Though is a Muslim country, the tourist can still wear dresses,shorts and short sleeves tops. but the beaches in the local island are separated into two kinds - bikini beach for tourists and non bikini beach for locals. But if you go for excursion/trips out of local islands, you can wear freely.
The view from the balcony of the hotel we were staying at ( Arena Beach hotel maafushi)
I love the maldives , it’s one of my most favorite place in the world. The beauty is so unreal and it makes me the happiest person in the world whenever I am there. And the fact that it is easily accessible (especially from South east Asian countries like malaysia, Singapore and Thailand), so it is not just a honeymoon destination.
Thank you for reading..Hope you enjoy going through this place , remember to up-vote if you like it and leave a comment of what you think.
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I am going there! I found a ticket for $100 Malidves-JFK
oh wow, so exciting! .. the airticket price is so insane.. how did you manage to get that cheap?
Loving these photos @aburmeseabroad. Wish to travel Maldives soon
thank you.. I hope you get to visit there soon.
Wow great post... I always wanted to go there (I must do so!) - great info/pictures!
And, nice picture of you on the beach :)
Thanks a lot.. you definitely must , thanks for reading. :)
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Prices do drop quite a lot in the wet season - say May to November - but the Maldives is still expensive. It is not just the cost of accommodation but also the cost of food and drink. Then there are taxes and service charges which can add 20% to the cost of food and drink and other services.
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yes it is cheaper during that period, it's still expensive but definitely doable if you stay in local island. As I am currently stay in Singapore, the airticket price can be as low as usd 150 . I also think it's cheaper compared to other island like fiji or bahamas...
My budget at the moment allows for me to have a coffee and a smoke every now and then.
Terrible guide!
Nah but in all honesty, awesome photos man that pristine blue water is so inviting.
Australia has amazing beaches as well, I am sure. Thank you for reading. :)
You should visit if you love beaches that's for sure haha
I think I will , may be next year? when I make decent money from steem, haha .. I was thinking the whiteheaven beach, I think that's what that place called ! look absolutely heaven. :)
Usually anywhere in queensland is great travel for beaches, you should check out Stradbroke island, it's an amazing place, incredibly picturesque
thanks for recommendation, I will check it out.
Very informative and details. Thanks for the tips!
thank you for reading..
I want to scuba dive in Maldives. I will go there someday! Thanks for sharing. :)
me too, I haven't tried scuba diving before, planning to take the course soon. :) thank you for reading.
Wow!! The water looks AMAZING there!! Thanks for sharing 😁
thanks for reading.. the water was the most clearest water I have ever seen
I just want to go there and swim, swim and swim!!!! Thanks for sharing 😉
I was the same, mostly in the water and swim , rest and swim a gain. :)
That's totally awesome :)
This post came to me just in time...I'm in need of a vacation! :-)
vacation is always a good idea, you deserve it. :)
Just so beautiful!
Definitely bucket list!
Thanks for all the wonderful information!
thank you sweet. glad you enjoy going through them.
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STOPgreat post
thanks for reading.
I've been there a couple times..but only to the resort islands of Kurumba and Bandos, which are not as beautiful as some of the other ones :) Your photos are stunning. Well done @aburmeseabroad! :)
wow, lucky you,thank you for reading.For me it's hard to find a bad beach in the maldives, because they are all stunning..
:)
kumusata! nice post. thanks for sharing. following u and upvoting now.
thanks a lot. have a nice day.
Great post!
thank you.
Really great posts and breathtaking pics :0)
Maldives seems like a place to go.
Thx for sharing it was a pleasure reading.
Resteemed. I would like to upvote but my upvotingpower is to low.
thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
soooo beautiful!
beautiful it is .
Beaches cause me to sunburn unless I am fully covered, but it looks fabulous.
I was burnt, but it is all worth it.
It's beautiful there!
thank you
This is probably the mos beautiful and informative one for the trip de Maldives. Thanks @aburmeseabroad. Keep inspiring :) Going places.
so glad it's useful for you. thanks for reading
Very nice, Will be looking forward to your posts.
Up-voted :-)
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thanks a lot.
Omg I love Maldives , but during Tropical rain You should definitely visit western part of India (Konkan Region ) , They have best greenery and wonderful waterfalls . You should visit some day .
If you get lucky you will find such unique things to capture , which you get to see rarely with your naked eyes .
captured by @mysurrounding
Really beautiful place. Hope to visit one day. Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Also thanks for the info about the ferry. Makes it easier to see more!