Maldives Travel Guide

If you're staying at the airport hotel, or you're looking for a cheap transfer to Male from Hulhule (the airport island), then look no further than the Hulhule Airport Hotel dhoni. It departs from opposite the domestic terminal at the airport and takes only 10 minutes to transfer to Male.No one checked that I was a resident at the hotel at either...

This venue is the most beautiful in Male' city ,estabilished in 1989 its located on the northern waterfront.Jumhoorie Maidan is also known as the Republic Square, nearby there's the tallest flagpole in Maldives , called the Bodu Dhida.Scenic view of the buildings in contrast of the Presidential Jetty ,made this venue a popular gathering spot for...

You are in the Maldives so it is a bit criminal not to have a peek underwater, it's so lovely down there!There is a dive centre on the island so you can learn to dive there or dive, dive, dive if you are already qualified.The house reef is very good. There is even a small wreck near the jetty and this can be done from shore. The Kuredu Express is a...

There is a spa on Kuredu and it looks fab. The treatment rooms overlook the sea and have a real luxury feel about them. So if you feel like a bit of pampering, then go fo it.A word of warning: prices are on the steep side. Probably slightly more expensive than in your average London salon.Example in Nov 09: full Swedish body massage was $96.

The majority of the accommodation is located approimately 10 to 15 minutes walk away from the restaurants and bars. You are not permitted to take glasses out of bars ( they will not provide paper or plastic cups). So if you are relaxing on the beach at your bungalow and would like a drink you have to go to the bar or use you mini bar and this is...

We spent a week on the resort island of Hudhuranfushi in November 2013. After a couple of days of enjoying the white sand, the incredible snorkelling and the all-inclusive cocktails, we were ready to get out and see some of the "real" Maldives.Thankfully, the resort offered a half day trip to one of the local islands; the island of Thulusdhoo which...

During our day trip to the local island of Thulusdhoo in November 2013, our guide explained to us how the local population display their political allegiance by painting the exterior walls of their homes.This might include the logo of their chosen party, the colours of their favoured party or, in most cases, a number which signifies the political...

If you have time to spend on Hulhule, you could easily take a quick trip over to Male, the capital island of the Maldives.The Hulhule Airport Hotel operates a free dhoni service over to the capital which takes approximately 10 minutes. Departure times are available from the hotel.The dhoni departs from opposite the domestic terminal at the airport...

A selection of dishes is available at this restaurant - they suit both budget and palate.I had a wonderful plate of seafood and each item was delicious, fresh and full of flavour - a great last meal in the Maldives!! Any of the seafood - wonderfully fresh and full of flavour!

Thought you were arriving to/departing from Male? Well, you'd be wrong. It might be called Male International Airport but its actually on the island of Hulhule in the Maldives.If you find yourself with time on Hulhule, why not make use of the free dhoni provided by Hulhule Island Hotel which departs from opposite the Domestic Terminal and takes...

We were so surprised to find out that the pilots of the sea-planes don't wear shoes!I don't know if on the photo this can be seen, but believe me!

Bathala is an island sold exclusively by an Italian tour Operator: Azemar, so the vacations are all-inclsive and therefore in the price transport from Male to Bathala is included.You can choose to get there by boat or by sea-plane.If you go by boat, be prepared for a rather long trip: it is almost 2 hours by fast-boat. And if the sea is rough, it...

Snorkeling is how I spent my days in the Maldives - possibly I spent more time with my head underwater than overwater. The colours of the fishes near the reef - and the variety - was simple endless and unbelievable: I wish I knew the English names for them. My favourite, however, is the baby batfish in the picture: it stayed all its time under the...

We spent a week on the resort island of Hudhuranfushi in November 2013. After a couple of days of enjoying the white sand, the incredible snorkelling and the all-inclusive cocktails, we were ready to get out and see some of the "real" Maldives.Thankfully, the resort offered a half day trip to one of the local islands; the island of Thulusdhoo which...

There is a nightly fish feeding session on the island of Hudhuranfushi. It takes place each evening at 9:00pm on the main arrival jetty.It tends to attract a large crowd and you will find yourself jostling with other tourists who are all trying to get the best vantage point for photographing and videoing the show. The lack of light doesn't make for...

no shoes needed, u need a few pieces of swimwear and be warned topless bathing is not allowed ladies!!!dont take loads of clothes, u will not need them, just make sure that u wera a vest/shorts/sarong when in the restaurantif u are planning to go into male, make sure u take something that covers to your ankles and your shoulders, it is a strict...

Now to underwaterOMGI have never ever seen anything like it……..It is amazing, we were told by other people who have been to the maldives before that the coral isnt as good as on other islands but it certainly has as much fish etc that u could ever look at, I don’t know what we saw as I don’t know what they were, but they were amazing, we saw...

About snorkellingYou can get access to the reef v easily its only 20 ft away, u leave via channels that have been dug out and are not to swim over the coral, if u go out via the main jetty the current automatically takes you left across the front of the water bungalows, u actually don’t need to swim it just takes u, its not fast but its great, you...