With a collection of stunning coral islands, mesmeric beaches and atolls, Maldives offers an array of tropical experiences to all leisure travellers. If you are not familiar with the breathtaking beauty of this slice of paradise, make sure to add it to your bucket list in 2022.

Visa for Maldives

Maldives
Maldives | Image via Pxhere

For those who are planning to visit Maldives for the first time, a pre-arrival visa is not required. Whatever your nationality is, there will be a visa on arrival policy. In order to get this privilege, you should have a return ticket to ensure you won’t stay in the country, a confirmed hotel reservation and a passport with a six months validity.

Transportation

All the first-time travellers would think that sea travel is the only mode of transportation here. It is half of the reality! Those who want to travel to their respective islands from Velana International Airport can take a seaplane or speed boat. All islands which are located nearly 40 minutes away from respective airports have speedboats to transit guests.

Where to stay

From honeymoons to family holidays, there are top picks for every kind of holiday. All resorts in Maldives are located on their own island. You will only have access to use the facilities of the resort that you choose. Many a Maldives resort the likes of Velassasru Maldives offer excursions to the capital Male and other fishing village islands. You will have many choices to select your holiday retreat.

Things to do

For those who think Maldives is just about beach soaking, there are a lot more exciting things to try out in this island paradise. Keep in mind; that you are going to a water activity heaven! Who would miss a chance to spot a whale shark during a cruise while holidaying in Maldives? Cruise boats will take you to beautiful islands to experience the local way of life. it will take you to some of the best fishing spots around. The colourful coral reefs on this beautiful island cannot be compared to any other.