Elsewhere in the world, you are what you wear. But in the Maldives,
where clothing is often kept to a minimum, a better adage would
be: you are where you stay.
All the Maldives resorts are self-contained. Everything needed
is brought in from the outside world, and in the vast majority of
cases there is nothing on the island apart from the resort.
As a result, rates will most often include all meals, or at least
half board. Prices can vary wildly, depending on the type and design
of facilities. Obviously top properties like Four Seasons and One
& Only are going to command a greater financial outlay, one
that most guests would agree is more than worth it. But note that
at more economically priced properties, the sun, sand and sea are
pretty much the same as at the high-end ones.
One major factor in choosing a resort is its distance from the
airport, and from local attractions. Until Gan International Airport
lives up to its name, visitors from abroad will continue to have
to use Malé as their entry and exit point.
Dedicated divers who will want to cruise around the top sites are
advised to pick a resort within striking distance. The same goes
for surfers.
The hotels in Malé are in no way a match for the resorts
on the outlying islands, and there are very few reasons to stay
overnight in the capital.
Honeymooner information
While honeymooners are quite capable of organising their own entertainment
just about anywhere with very few accessories, doing a little research
can ensure the first couple of weeks of being Mr and Mrs are absolute
perfection. Here's a checklist.
- Are honeymoon packages available? These may include a good
rate together with add-ons such as a bouquet of flowers, sparkling
wine or Champagne, and spa treatments.
- Take a close look at the accommodation. Extra large bathrooms
are delicious for lingering. Steps down to the sea from your villa
add to the thrill of a private dip.
- How much privacy is there from nearby accommodation - how far
apart are the villas? If there's a garden, is there a fence separating
it from next door? Newly built resorts will not have so much luxuriant
vegetation as those that have been in business for some years.
Favourite Hotels In Maldives
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