Maldives

by Foteini & Miha

The Maldives

Trip information:

- 4-day trip

- meals included, facilities included

- the cost for 4 nights is about 800€ (for one person)

- 8.9⭐

Resort Maafushi Atoll

Velana International Airport, Maldives

Our Flight

• of the 1,190 islands in the Maldives, only 200 are inhabited
• the Maldives is the flattest country in the world
• in 2009, the cabinet of the Maldives held an underwater meeting, making the Maldives the first country in the world to place a governmental meeting on scuba.
• the Maldivian flag is made up of a large red rectangle with a smaller green triangle within. The red is meant to represent the boldness of Maldivian national heroes while the green symbolizes peace and prosperity. A white crescent is centered in the green rectangle to symbolize the Maldives’ link to the Islamic faith.
• the word “atoll” is the only English word derived from Dhivehi, the Maldivian language. The original word is atholhu, which translates to “a ring-like formation of coral islands surrounding a lagoon.”
• in the Maldives, some islands are reshaped by nature, more specifically their sand.
• the world's biggest fish resides in Maldives
• traditional music is called Bodu-Beru

• passport
• I.D.
• clothes appropriate for warm
• weather/ summer time
• appropriate shoes
• a small first aid kit
• tickets
• sunscreen protection (the sun is very harmful here)
• clothes for warm weather
• first aid kit
• books to read on the beach and on the plane
• tickets, papers and money
• toiletries

Addu Atoll / Seenu Atoll - pristine beaches and sparkling clear waters

Visit Utheemu Ganduvaru - a historical place, birthplace, and home of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the most revered heroes in Maldivian history.

Sunbathing on the beach

Hanifaru Bay - breathtaking underwater sights and swimming with manta rays and whale sharks

Banana Reef

- great diving experience and one of the best dive locations in the world

PARASAILING

Kurumba Beach - mesmerizing beauty

Embooduh Finolhu Island - romantic water villas

Snorkel with Nurse Sharks

Majeedhee Magu - a place to street shopping and discover Maldivian culture

Ukulhas Island - calming scenic beauty