With the Maldives open for tourists and offering a safe holiday destination, it should be a prime candidate for your next holiday destination! Here are some things first-time visitors should know.
One Island, One Resort
Offering more seclusion, each resort is located on a private island. When choosing a property, there are certain things to have on your checklist; beach or overwater accommodation, dining options, a spa, water sports and excursions. For family holidays, properties like Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort that have an additional kids’ club are perfect.
When to Plan a Visit
The best weather, meaning sublime sunshine and calm waters, can be enjoyed from November to April, the dry season in the Maldives. Resort options are also on offer during the wet season from May to October; while you can get rain, it won’t be all day and this period is ideal for surfing in places like the South Male Atoll.
Budget for Extra Activities
Water sports abound so have a budget for it as well, though some luxury hotels or resorts offer complimentary snorkelling and kayaking. Other activities you may want to try and which can incur added cost include scuba diving, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, parasailing, water-skiing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, flyboarding, jet-skiing and fishing.
Check Added Experiences
Since you will probably spend all your time at one resort, ensure it offers unique experiences too; depending on the property, you can enjoy morning yoga, beachside dining, cooking classes for adults or kids, dolphin watching, sunset cruises, cinema screenings under the stars, private island picnics and even overnight yacht adventures!
