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Maldives Travel Guide

🇲🇻 Maldives · Asia

Paradise on Earth — 26 coral atolls rising barely above the Indian Ocean, each island a white-sand jewel fringed with turquoise lagoons. The Maldives invented the overwater bungalow and remains the world's ultimate luxury beach destination.

📅Best TimeNovember – April (dry season)

💵Budget$200–2000+/day

💱CurrencyMaldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) / USD widely accepted

🗣️LanguageDhivehi (English spoken everywhere in tourism)

🛂VisaFree visa on arrival for all nationalities (30 days)

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🏛️ Top Attractions in Maldives

1 Overwater bungalow sunrise over the lagoon

2 Snorkelling & diving with manta rays and whale sharks

3 Bioluminescent beach at night

4 Malé fish market & local island culture

5 Dolphin cruises at sunset

6 Sandbank picnic excursions

7 Sunset fishing with locals

🍽️ What to Eat in Maldives

🍴 Mas huni (smoked tuna with coconut — breakfast)

🍴 Garudhiya (tuna broth soup)

🍴 Fresh lobster & grilled fish

🍴 Coconut-based curries

🍴 Roshi (flatbread)

🍴 Fresh tropical fruit platters

💡 Insider Tips for Maldives

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Budget option: guesthouses on local islands like Maafushi ($50–150/night)

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Speedboat transfers much cheaper than seaplanes ($30 vs $400)

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Snorkelling often better on the house reef than inside the lagoon

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Alcohol restricted on local islands — only served at resort islands

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Book 6 months ahead for peak season (Dec–Jan)

✈️ Getting to Maldives

Velana International Airport (MLE) on Malé atoll. Then speedboat to nearby atolls ($30–60) or seaplane to remote resorts ($300–500 each way).

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