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The one of a kind Pig Island in the Bahamas will be an intriguing attraction for the visitor. As its name indicates, this island is inhabited by a colony of wild pigs, some of which are friendly and will approach visitors. The region in which this island is located is also known for its outstanding natural beauty that will delight nature lovers. Visiting this island is sure to be a captivating experience and some pertinent information is provided below.   Choose the time to visit To visit this tropical area, November and December are generally the best months as during this period, the weather will be pleasant with refreshing breezes to add to the appeal. On the other hand, the off-season period would be from June through November, which would include the summer period as well as the rainy season. Crowds will be sparse in June as well as July which would mean that you will be able to interact more closely with the pigs. Meanwhile, the high season for tourism would be from December ...

Since the Maldives is made up of numerous small islands, transport within the country is not like what you would usually expect when travelling to other destinations. Here, the two main modes of travel are either by seaplane or boat though you get a few other options too depending on the island. With that in mind, these are some things you should know about the various modes of local transport before you visit the Maldives.   By Seaplanes Seaplane Transportation in Maldives |Image via Pixabay One way to get about the Maldives is by way of seaplane which as you might expect, offers breathtaking views of the islands and atolls. Such means of transport are usually reserved for getting to islands and resorts that are located a great distance from the main international airport and the capital, Male. You do get domestic planes (that are not seaplanes) too, though resorts will usually offer seaplane services for direct access to the respective private island. Keep in mind, however, depen...

  While you may be excited about a holiday to the Maldives where you can spend your days lazing in the sand and having fun in the surf, don’t forget this is a great destination for foodies too. No trip would be complete, without sampling some of the popular local dishes which are very much a part of the Maldivian culinary heritage which has been influenced by other countries too. Here are some ways you can eat like a local and enjoy the eclectic cuisine on offer.   Get to Know About Local Cuisine Before getting into the best dishes in Maldives, you should find out more about the cuisine; while the culinary creations here have distinct flavours, keep in mind they have been influenced by other south Asian nations like Sri Lanka and India that are nearby. Additionally, due to trade from days of old with the Far East, Arabia and Africa, the country’s cuisine has been further enriched.  Also keep in mind that when it comes to ingredients, several key elements are part and parc...

Oftentimes, the first twenty-four hours of a vacation in a foreign country are weighed down by travel to reach your accommodation or by fatigue due to jet lag and so on. Most also decide to take the first day slowly, observing and acclimating rather than committing to a lot of activities. However, if you want to kickstart your vacation from the moment you land, consider following some of the below steps instead of what you would normally do! Step One – Do Not Travel Too Far from the Airport! The first piece of advice to start having fun from day one is to not arrange your itinerary in a way that you have to travel too far directly from the airport. Most tourists arrive at the main international airport (Bandaranaike International Airport) of the country. This airport is located in the Katunayake Suburb of Negombo. If you want to make the most of your time on day one, book yourself into a hotel in a nearby area such as Wattala or Negombo. These are coastal towns and during your time her...