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go barefeet on your island

by Myndo

We did not actually had to take shoes with us in these holidays (except for the travel there itself). On Helengeli it is possible to stay the whole 2 weeks -and longer without any shoes. The island is covered in sand. The floor of the restaurant is sanded as well and you are not required to put on shoes when eating, either.It is however a good idea to take some water shoes with you, because when you go into the water, there are corals that can hardly be avoided, even if you take the marked paths in.It is a very funny feeling, after two weeks going barefeet, to have to wear shoes again. That is when you know, that your holidays are over :-(

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plugs

by Myndo

on the maldives they use these 3 pointsockets and plugs (as in the picture).Electricity is 220-40V, 50 HzOur room already had an adapter on the socket, so we could use our equipment without problems. If that is not the case, I am pretty sure you can ask at the reception for an adaptor.

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customs and all kind of drinks

by Myndo

As I already mentioned, the Maldives are a muslimic country and as such, alcohol is forbidden.You can not import it or bring it with you through the customs. Try it and it is not only taken away, you will also get fined.On the touristic islands you will not have to stay abstinent, though. You can get any kind of alcohol you want on the bar, the restaurant or your bungalow fridge. Just that it has its price, of course.Of course you can have almost everything to drink that you want. I was not surprised because of the prices, because they have to import a lot of their products of course. Water and coke are produced on the Maldives itself, though. Have a look at the expiry date - I was astonished to see that my coke has been produced only two weeks before. Fresh, huh?It is very hot on the Maldives so you have to drink a lot. If you are not in a resort that has "all inclusive" that also...

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staying connected

by Myndo

You are going on holidays and can't think about being on an island for a week or two, without connection to the "outer world"?Well, on the maldives you don't have to.Take your Natel or Handy with you, it seems most islands are connected.On Helengeli we had the possibility to use their internet cafe (well, one computer), supposedly WLAN, but still pretty slow. And very pricey. 5 US$ for 15 minutes, 10 for 30.You could take your laptop I heard and ask at the reception for the connection.I am just not sure how much one does see in the bright sun on the beach on your desktop.This is what I found on the net:Up to date technology and international satellite links allow Maldives to have a sophisticated communications system. IDD facilities are available on all resorts, and card phone facilities are available on all islands. Dhiraagu, the Maldives telecommunications company, an affiliate of the...

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weather - or, when to go?

by Myndo

The question "what will the weather be" is often asked also for the Maldives.Truth is, you can have rain in the dry time and sunny days without end in the wet season.If you are looking for a few extra hours of sunshine, then you should visit the Maldives between December and April, which is the dry season. This is also the high season and resorts can be fully booked and prices are higher than the rest of the year. The Christmas-New Year period is the busiest and most expensive part of the high season. Between May and November it's still warm, but the skies can be cloudy, humidity is higher and rain is more likely. This is the low season, and there are fewer tourists and prices are lower. The months between November and April are said to have increased water clarity and better visibility for divers.When we were there, we got a good deal because it was the wet time. (In October)I had a...

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THE NATIONAL FLAG

by DAO

The national Flag of the Maldives was officially unveiled on 26 July 1968. It consistsof 3 parts:* The white crescent, which is the symbol of Islamic faith* Green represents palm trees, which are the life source of the islands. * Red represents the blood of the sacrifice of the nation’s heroes.

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seats

by Myndo

These curious things (see picture) are not fishing nets or places to dry your clothes, but actually seats.I found these not on the tourist island, but on the local islands as resting places.Just try one:-)

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SUN BATHING

by DAO

In the Maldives you have to keep your top on. Although the whole country is virtually financed by Western European Tourists, modesty has to be observed. You can go out in a thong or bikini and sip cold beer, but keep your ‘shirt’ on.

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A FEW SMALL TIPS

by DAO

Your room will be cleaned everyday and your mini bar restocked. Always give the person a small tip and you will find that they will leave small surprises for you. We started having heart shaped bed linens and towels suddenly took the form of swans. And when you ask for something - you get it right away!

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Topless Sunbathing

by Andreaflem

Please do not go topless in the Maldives. This is a Muslim country and I believe we should respect this. On the island resorts swimwear and bikinis are fine on the beach but please cover up when going into restaurant, bar ect.

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Q:  Hi all I land in Male airport and my domestic flight is 5 hours later. I have already been to the Maldives and my memory of the... 

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A: I would stay at airport having some [expensive] drink at airport's bar unless you have the bus to "domestic" terminal, which I believe is water-taxi terminal, waiting for... 

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