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Favorite thing: Water-skiing for this time. Each time I travel to Maldives, I ensure that I do something different. Make sure that you experience water-skiing. Just lovely and exciting!!

Fondest memory: We had our tour-operator to Maldives Live visiting the island with us. They personally took us to all the best places on the islands. Besides, they also assisted us personally with the most exciting activities to do. Sheer fun!

We had a group that did water-skiing. Many of them had never done that before. They were first-timers. And each of them splashed at least 5-6 times in the water. :D All drenched! It was so fun! I am going to come back again!!!!

Yes, be comfortable and just hang out to the best places. Almost everyone who was in Maldives then, had some assistance from one or the other trip maker. My gang was assisted by my tour-operator, so things became a lot more comfy. I am more than happy to be amongst those who have been to Maldives more than 5 times now! :D

Take my suggestion, you need to know about the culture in Maldives. It's important. Take a few light clothes and prepare yourself for your relaxation. Also, take the help of your tour-provider or the hotel you stay in for scuba-diving. Otherwise,you do not need to worry about anything.

Favorite thing: I have just come back from Meeru and I used to walk around the island every day. It is a fair size and at a gentle stroll you can do a full lap in about 30 minutes I suppose. I used to stop every so often to look at the ocean as the views are so spectacular.

I did a fair bit of research before going to the Maldives and as I recall Kuredo is a little bit bigger. I was happy with Meeru though and think I made a good choice for a first time trip to the Maldives.

I may try another less commercialised island with a better and more accesible house reef one day. I was very dissapointed by the lack of coral and marine life. It certainly is not in any way comparable to the Red Sea which is teaming with brightly coloured coral and fish. I went for a snorkeling holiday and quite simply didnt find it in the least bit exciting. I did enjoy the holiday but found myself lazing around most of the time.

We got a Kayak out one morning and managed to lap the island in 25 minutes though for most it takes about 45 minutes - 1 hour. It is good exercise but OMG it gives you a terrible back ache!

Fondest memory: Rest and relaxation all the way!

I was dissapointed that it was a 10 minute boat ride to the reef as I love to snorkel :(

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Favorite thing: was absolutely perfect, I dont know when again I will have such luxury, beautiful holiday.. but it was beyond my dreams, I still thinking of it and still cant get over it and I dont know when I will :) I would love to go back but afraid to spoil my memories... what if something will go wrong???

Fondest memory: peace, blue water, sunshine, white sand, colorful fish 'kissing' my toes.... IS JUST ALL WAS FANTASTIC!

Favorite thing: I'm from Maldives, and I can say we have a great deal of resorts for honeymoons. I'd like to recomend Banayan Tree Resort, which i've been to Last September..
It's good for honeymoons, as it's not very crowded, unlinke a few budgeted resorts, where you'll find lots of people, and migt ruin your honeymoon..
Banyan Tree is located in Male Atoll, near capital Male, and takes 1 to 2 hrs to reach, the staff is very friendly..

Lots of water sports are available, and they even have a marine Lab, and have planted a whole ring of corals (they are very environment consciuos).. Snorkeling there, is a must, the underwater reefs are amazing, even though i coudn't swim, they took me to see thier reefs, near to the beach, and it was great..
They have range of other activities too.. They do feed sting rays, and The food available is good quality..
One tip about packing..

As it's usually sunny, and in feb, it might rain (rain is pretty common here), pack large range of clothes, including, rainvoats, caps, sunglasses, etc.. Do take own snorkelling gear cos, the gear available for rent is pretty expensive.. And do bring everything u nees, inclusing snacks, water, etc, cos (im pretty ashamed to say this) resorts usually sell them at expensive raes, and try to tip off..
And try not to buy souveniers in duty free or in resorts, ask resort to arrange trips to nearby islands (local) and so, u'd buy great range of items and save ccosts, cos resorts offer the same ones @ expensive prices.. And take some decent clothes like T shirts which cover your shoulders, and pants which cover your knees while visiting the local islands (maldivians are Muslims, so it's very unethical in local belief), but in resort a bikini is ok..
TAKE A CAMERA.. It's must, even in the plane, and do take an underwater camera( u don't wanna miss the great shots of lovekly fishes and corals, etc)

I do hope i've helped you, and if u need any more info, please do mail me, i'll be more than glad to help you..
BTW, Im not a tour guide or anything, I'm just a student in high school.. =D
Have a great trip..

Fondest memory: I live in Maldives.. =D

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Favorite thing: Just the right place to go if you need a brake and wand to relax.

Fondest memory: The tranquility and beauty of this part of the world is just unforgettable. I felt beeing in another world. But the most I miss is all the colours out there, the colour of the water, the sun when it hits the sea at night and just everything :-)

Favorite thing: On Kuramathi Island there is a small hospital. It is located next to the football field. It is open daily from 11am till 1pm and from 6pm till 8pm. There is also a 24h emergency service.

For diving there is a decompression chamber.

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Favorite thing: Staff off the resorts have different outfits.

Luggage staff:

white shirt, white skirt and white bandage around their head

Restaurant staff:

yellow shirt and white skirt

Bar staff:

white shirt, blue/green vest and white trousers

Gardener/transport staff:

sandy/beige shirt and green shorts

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Favorite thing: Humans and nature, a strange combination. There are people who don't appreciate nature. They are cuttings their initials in plants, throw their carbage on the ground...

Please respect nature and put your carbage in the bins & don't carve into plants.