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How to Travel Around Maldives for a Hassle-Free Vacation - Most Convenient Ways to Get Around the Maldives for a Seamless Holiday Experience

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Countless visitors head to the Maldives each year, which is one of Asia's leading beach holiday hotspots. Blessed with sunny skies and white, sandy beaches, one would think that getting around the island nation would be no less complicated than any other holiday hub. But the country's unique geography makes traveling around the Maldives more complicated. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a hassle-free time exploring the paradise isles. 1. Taxi Services Unlike most beach hotspots, taxi services are not available in every corner of the Maldives and are only accessible to those travelling around Male, the nation's capital. This is due to the fact that the remainder of the inhabited islands are too small to require travelling via vehicle as most can be explored on foot. Taxi charges in the Maldives are also more reasonable than other Asian nations unless one is hailing a cab late at night or are using the trunk to store several pieces of luggage. Sharing cabs is another comm...

How to Scuba Dive in the Maldives - Best Sites for Scuba Diving in the Maldives

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  Tipped to be one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, the Maldives is a dream come true for divers and snorkellers around the globe. Blessed with sunny skies and excellent visibility for engaging in the sport, what makes diving in the Maldives a real treat for the senses is the rich marine heritage of the paradise archipelago. Teeming with colorful fish species, shipwrecks, and coves, here are some of the not-to-miss highlights of a diving tour in the Maldives.   1. Find a Strategic Base Those who wish to experience the best dive sites in the Maldives should first and foremost find a strategic base from among the countless   Maldives all-inclusive resorts  in the country. Whether you choose the OBLU Nature Helengeli or any similar resort hub, it is crucial to look into how many dive sites are within close proximity to the property. Although the house reefs of nearly every Maldivian island afford diving possibilities, they cannot compare to some of the ...

How to Prepare to Travel during COVID-19 - Guidelines for Tourists Prepping to Holiday during the Pandemic

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 With most countries opening up their borders to travelers, a great many of us are heading out on long-delayed holidays to various corners of the globe after spending nearly two years in intermittent lockdowns. While the travel sector appears to be returning to business as usual, there are some special preparations every traveler must make to ensure their safety during COVID-19. Here are some tips on how to ensure your post-pandemic trip abroad is both safe and successful. 1. Don't Trust Online Info Forget how reliable your favorite travel website was before the pandemic because chances are, the internet has not had enough time to catch up with the number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and other tourist establishments that have gone out of business moved location, or are only partially operational since the world came to a standstill two years ago. This is why it is essential to call ahead and make sure your favorite hotels, restaurants, and tour operators are still accepting custom...

Tips on how to Scuba Dive in Bali - Discover underwater wonders

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 A trip to Bali will be incomplete if you do not embark on a diving excursion to discover its numerous underwater creatures. Be it seasonal Mola, drift dives, and Manta rays, Bali has many wonders to be unpacked. Here are a few steps on how you can scuba dive during your vacation.  Avoid peak season Just around Bali alone, one can easily find different types of marine life ranging from the biggest oceanic Sunfish to the tiniest frogfish. The expansion of tourism has made dive spots of Bali popular among tourists from all around the world. The best time for divers or the high season in Bali is from July to October. During these four months, usually, the weather is sunny and dry while it is a bit cool in the evenings and mornings. This season is also similar to the ‘mola season’ where giant fish come to shallow waters to find cleaning stations. The wet or rainy season in Bali starts from January to March. It is wise to avoid these months as there will be rain from time to time a...

How To Scuba Dive in the Maldives? - A detailed guide!

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 The Maldives are a collection of over 1000 coral islands in the Indian Ocean. Clear blue skies, year-round sunlight, and magnificent snorkeling and diving adventures make this coastal paradise famous. This archipelago is perfect for beach lovers, honeymooners, scuba divers, friends, and anybody else searching for a great holiday. Did we mention world-class surfing? Keep reading to learn why the Maldives is the best surfing holiday destination! Everyone's destination!  The Maldives has something for everyone - surfers and non-surfers alike will enjoy the great meals and different activities. If you are traveling with surfers, you're in for a surprise! Make the most of your surfing holiday by discovering some amazing waves and avoiding the crowds. Also, book a surf boat for the finest surfing holiday ever! If you are going just for a surfing holiday, make sure to find accommodation with  Maldives all-inclusive deals . For instance, check out places like VARU by Atmosp...

How to Choose the Perfect Maldives Resort - Tips for Selecting the Maldivian Resort Base of Your Dreams

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 Offering holidaymakers some of the most luxurious and breathtaking accommodation options on the planet, resort bases in the Maldives truly defy even the grandest expectations. From captivating overwater villas to bungalows set deep with tropical landscapes, the choices are seemingly endless. While it is tempting to reserve the first impressive holiday suite you come across, here are some tips on how to make a more informed decision when it comes to the resort hub you stay in. 1. Features of the Island As a collection of more than a thousand coral islands, it is easy to deduct that not all resort islands in the Maldives are created equal. What most travelers fail to realize when selecting a rest for their Maldivian getaway is that they will be confined to the resort island for most if not all of the holiday due to how the geography of the archipelago is laid out. So your hotel suite is not just a place where you rest and sleep in between sightseeing tours and activities but also th...