The Maldives – I’ve been dreaming of spending a weekend on this exotic country, and I just can’t fully describe the beauty that I’ve seen recently.
Paradise is an understatement, perhaps some my photos can show some of exquisite and attractive places of Maldives.
The cluster of islands of the Maldives gives out the picture of a thousand pearl drops speckled across the Indian Ocean.
The cluster of islands are grouped into 26 atolls and well known for its very own unique exquisiteness is the capital city Malé.
The first surprise among visitors is that they will arrive atMalé International Airport, which also; a separate Island named Hulhulé Island, adjacent to the capital Malé.
Visitors to Maldives do not need to apply for a visa prior to arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country.
On arrival a thirty day visa is granted to visitors.
After landing on the narrow strip of the Malé International Airport or any other airport in the Maldives, you need to catch either a boat or seaplane to your actual destination.
To get to Malé, the capital, you can catch a ferry from the airport, that leaves every few minutes for just a dollar or 10 Maldivian Rufiyaas during daytime.
Dhonis have been used by locals for centuries and this ferry is a modern adaptation to the traditional one and is often bedecked in kitsch decorations.
Please be informed that the Maldives is a Muslim country and to roam around the Capital of Malé everyone needs to dress modestly.
Malé, complete with its own artificial beach, swimming track, historic sites, and a spectacular skyline of candy-colored skyscrapers, manages to be both an island and a city. Previously a sparsely populated island, Malé has evolved into a world-class city with all the modern facilities like schools, hospitals and restaurants.
Malé is most famous for its motorbikes, the fastest way to get around. Taxis are easily available and you will be charged Rufiyaa 20 for each trip, no matter where you go in Malé. You could always take the easier option and walk: anywhere in Malé is reachable in ten minutes.
The very tempting features or factors that attract tourists to these heavenly islands are the very irresistible blue waters, sun and white sandy beaches.
In the Maldives the tourism industry is identical with resort islands and each resort is totally self-contained on a separate island.
Resorts often organized island-hopping trips where tourists visit a series of inhabited islands. If you feel like taking a lengthier trip, you will need to catch one of the island’s scheduled ferries from Malé.
The Maldives is considered by many to be the premier tropical beach destination in the world and the best place to relax and unwind from the hectic and chaotic lifestyle of the modern world.
