How to Book Travel on Maldivian

The national airline of the Maldivian aims to provide friendly service throughout the islands and abroad. The short flights make island-hopping quick and easy. Despite its small size, the airline's staff and crew works hard to satisfy the needs and concerns of both tourists and locals in providing quality service. Follow these steps to book your flight.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Telephone

Tips
Book Your Tickets on Maldivian

Visit www.maldivian.aero for reservations and ticketing at your convenience or phone our call center at 011 (+960) 333 5544 to book your tickets.

Alternatively, you can visit one of the sales offices and large network of sales agents located at all of the Maldivian destinations for reservations and ticketing.

Choose a Departure City and Destination Served by Maldivian

Check the airline's Web site for domestic and international schedules before making any travel plans (see Resources below). Flight schedules change from season to season.
Base your Maldivian adventure around the capital city of Male'. All flights between the islands start or end at Male' International Airport. From here, you can easily catch flights to Kaadedhdhoo, Kadhdhoo, Hanimaadhoo and Gan.
Fly to Hanimaadhoo, the northernmost airport, to reach the resorts and islands of the Maldives. A flight here is a good way to get away from other tourists. These islands are for the most part not frequented by foreigners.

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How to Find Cheap Hotels in Male Maldives

How to Find Cheap Hotels in Male Maldives. Male is the capital city of the Maldives, an archipelago of more than 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean about 400 miles southwest of the southern tip of India. The Maldives are noted for their stunning white-sand beaches and amazingly blue waters, reputedly the clearest in the world. As a result, they have become a major tourist destination for divers and other devotees of water sports.

Things You'll Need

• Evidence of sufficient finances for the duration of your stay
• A computer with Internet access for booking reservations
• A return ticket
• A valid passport

Tips
Find Cheap Accommodations in Male, Maldives

• Get help booking your lodgings for Male from the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board at 960-332-3228 or via their Web site (see Resources below).
• Consider booking a package that includes air, hotel and car rental. Rates for each element of the package can usually be obtained for a relatively cheap price when booking all at once as opposed to booking each element separately.
• Sleep onboard your ship if you've traveled to Male as part of a cruise. Male's many attractions are within a short distance of the water.
• Consider renting a cottage in Male for a 'next to nature' way of experiencing the islands--what you lack in amenities, you'll make up for in budget.
• Look into renting cheap accommodations onboard a houseboat or other vessel moored long-term in Male. Rooms are usually available for the hearty traveler willing to experience tight sleeping quarters for a modest price.
• Book well in advance to get the best rates. Most of Male's hotels offer discounts for travelers who book and pay for their accommodations far ahead of their arrival.

Schedule Travel to Male, Maldives

• Book a flight with any of the several dozen international airlines and charters that fly to Male, Maldives.
• Sail to Male. Several cruise lines stop here, and a number of the resorts have mooring facilities for private vessels.

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How to Find Luxury Hotels In Male, Maldives

Male is the capital city of the archipelago of the Maldives islands located south of India in the Indian Ocean. Male is divided into the North and South Atolls, which is where most of the country's fine resorts are located. About a third of the country's local population lives in Male. There is a strong Muslim presence here, so much of the architecture and history revolves around the Islamic tradition. Read on to learn how to find luxury accommodations in Male, Maldives.

Things You'll Need

• Computer With Internet Access
• Passport

Tips
Secure Travel to and in Male, Maldives

• Take a taxi boat to and from your resort in the immediate vicinity. Each location usually sends boats for registered guests.
• Travel in style. The nicer resorts have much more opulent transportation options. The Four Seasons resort will send a high-powered boat with food and drinks to welcome you, whereas lesser resorts will send smaller boats with open sides and no snacks.
• Take a seaplane to resorts outside of the Male North and South Atolls. Rides to the furthest islands can take up to 45 minutes by plane.

Locate Luxury Accommodations

• Expect to pay from $400 to more than $1,000 a night for luxury rooms at high-end resorts in Male, Maldives. You will have world-class rooms, amenities and services at your fingertips, as well as some of the world's most breathtaking views. Contact the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board by calling 011 (+960) 332 3228 or by visiting the link below. One place to consider staying is the One & Only Kanuhura. See the Resources section for a link to this property.
• Save money and find a reputable two-star resort in Male, Maldives. Even lower ranked locations here are stunning in their own right and the staff is usually very helpful. Rates for these moderate accommodations will typically stay under $200 a night.
• Budget accordingly. There are virtually no budget hotel accommodations or backpackers' quarters in Male, Maldives.
• Find resorts that cater to your needs. If you are a scuba diver, look for those locations that specialize in luxury accommodations for divers.

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The Best RCI Honeymoon Resorts

RCI is a company that offers vacation exchange services, where timeshare weeks become available within the network. With so many RCI resorts available, it will be hard for you to decide on which one is the "best" for honeymoons. However, you might be able to narrow your options with a few helpful hints and directions.

Tips

1. Research about the Maldives, which are islands located near India and Sri Lanka. Find out what they offer and what you can see while visiting. Learn some things about the culture and customs to get acquainted. You might want to go on numerous tours when you honeymoon, or sit back on the beach and drink some mai-tai's.
2. Choose whether you want to stay in a secluded area in the Maldives, or with newlyweds. The Maldives offers many secluded beach resorts and areas to be with your loved one. Many all inclusive honeymoon resorts are adults only resorts and some even go as far as 'adult couples only' resorts. Research online before you book.
3. Choose an all inclusive honeymoon package for the Maldives. It will keep you from stressing over minor details like flights and car rentals. You can research on the Internet for deals and fabulous packages for the Maldives, or visit your personal travel agent and request more information.
4. Get your film and camera ready! You might hire a photographer while you are on your Maldives honeymoon, but it is best to be prepared just in case something happens. This is a special celebration and you will want to capture every moment.
5. Get packing! The Maldives is a very romantic location, so get ready to get your groove on with your new wife or new husband. Start packing for your honeymoon to the Maldives. Congratulations!

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How to Honeymoon in the Maldives

Honeymooners, start planning your honeymoon to tropical Maldives! It can be a simple thing to plan before your wedding. Destination weddings and honeymoons are very popular these days with couples, and it should be an exciting and adventurous time for both of you. Learn how you can plan a Maldives honeymoon and have the time of your lives!

Tips

1. Research about the Maldives, which are islands located near India and Sri Lanka. Find out what they offer and what you can see while visiting. Learn some things about the culture and customs to get acquainted. You might want to go on numerous tours when you honeymoon, or sit back on the beach and drink some mai-tai's.
2. Choose whether you want to stay in a secluded area in the Maldives, or with newlyweds. The Maldives offers many secluded beach resorts and areas to be with your loved one. Many all inclusive honeymoon resorts are adults only resorts and some even go as far as 'adult couples only' resorts. Research online before you book.
3. Choose an all inclusive honeymoon package for the Maldives. It will keep you from stressing over minor details like flights and car rentals. You can research on the Internet for deals and fabulous packages for the Maldives, or visit your personal travel agent and request more information.
4. Get your film and camera ready! You might hire a photographer while you are on your Maldives honeymoon, but it is best to be prepared just in case something happens. This is a special celebration and you will want to capture every moment.
5. Get packing! The Maldives is a very romantic location, so get ready to get your groove on with your new wife or new husband. Start packing for your honeymoon to the Maldives. Congratulations!

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All Inclusive Packages in the Maldives

The Maldives are a chain of islands located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 435 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. The islands' major industries are fishing and tourism. Many island resorts offer all inclusive packages which may be booked directly on the resort's own website or through various travel companies. The Maldives consist of 1190 islands with more than 100 vacations resorts to choose from. All inclusive resorts accept credit cards and U.S. dollars for additional items such as excursions and sailing cruises.

Kuredu Island Resort

• The Kuredu Island Resort offers all inclusive vacation packages. The resort is located on the northern reef of Lhaviyani Atoll (a ring shaped coral reef) on Kuredu Island, 80 miles north of the international Hulhule Airport. Travel to the resort will take 40 minutes by seaplane or four hours by speedboat. Accommodations comprise of 383 bungalows and villas in six categories ranging from Garden Bungalows to Sultan Villas. The resort amenities include seven restaurants, seven bars, two coffee shops, indoor gymnasium, two swimming pools, snorkel center, water sports, two spas and the largest dive center in the Maldives, with a hyperbaric chamber attended by medical professionals. There are several all-inclusive packages that may include breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant and beverages served in allocated bars. A discount to all-inclusive guests is offered at the a la carte restaurant. Tennis, golf and spa treatments may also be included.

  Kuredu Island Resort and Spa

  Lhaviyani Atoll

  Kuredu

  00960-662-0337

  www.kuredu.com

Thulhagiri Island Resort and Spa

• The Thulhagiri Island Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive vacation destination situated in North Male' Atoll and approximately eight miles from Male' international airport. Airport transfers take approximately 25 minutes by speedboat. Accommodations offer a choice of 34 water bungalows or 52 deluxe beach bungalows; all with palm thatched roofs, verandas and views of the Indian Ocean. An all-inclusive package provides accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant while beverages are available from a choice of two bars. The resort does not allow guests to entertain others on an all-inclusive account. The resort has weekly entertainment including live bands, discos, magic shows, acrobats and crab racing. The Coconut Spa provides a range of treatments and packages while amenities include a small swimming pool and a sub aqua diving center.

  Thulhagiri Island Resort and Spa Maldives

  North Male' Atoll

  Republic of The Maldives

  00960-664-5930

  thulhagiri.com.mv

Gasfinolhu Island Resort

• The Gasfinolhu Island Resort is a small, private island, located on the North Male' Atoll. Transfer from Male' International Airport is a 40 minute speedboat ride. The all-inclusive resort package includes accommodation, meals, spa treatments and on site activities. A choice of 40 beach bungalows with thatched roofs and coral exterior walls are available for lodging. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet style at the Ilaa Restaurant while the beach bar serves specialty cocktails overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Duniye Spa treatments include massages of the world, body care and rituals. The resort organizes excursions including fishing trips, snorkeling and island hopping on a small boat. A weekly nighttime program is provided with entertainments such as a Bodu Beru Cultural Dance Show and a DJ disco.

  Gasfinolhu Island Resort

  North Male' Atoll

  Republic of Maldives

  00960-664-2078

  gasfinolhuisland.com

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How to Make My Trip to the Maldives

With some of earth's most pristine palm-fringed beaches and stunning turquoise lagoons, the Maldives, an ancient string of islands in the Indian Ocean, are the epitome of a tropical paradise. Thousands of tourists arrive each year to laze on its white sands, dive its coral reefs, surf its prime waves and be pampered in luxury resorts. Whatever your ambitions (or lack thereof) happen to be in the Maldives, arranging a trip can be as simple as booking your flight and accommodation or signing up for an all-inclusive package vacation.

Things You'll Need

• Valid passport (all nationalities)

Tips

1. Get your travel documents in order. Since free 30-day visas are granted to foreign nationals of all countries, this will only require having a valid passport. Even though this is a Muslim country, this applies to Israelis as well, who are welcome in the Maldives.
2. Start saving. The Maldives is not a destination for all budgets. For a budget-end room with full board, plan to spend at least $100 daily. As for the top-end, the country's ever more luxurious options, the sky is the limit. Budget-end travelers should consider an all-inclusive package with flights, accommodation, food and drinks to avoid having to spend more money on the islands.
3. Choose your timing. High season in the Maldives lasts from December until April during the dry northeast monsoon. This period sees optimal weather for sunbathers, especially since it coincides with winter in Europe. From May to November the islands see more rain, storms and humidity than at any other time of the year, thinning out the resorts and lowering the prices. Diving is prime all year, and surfing is best from March to October, meaning that both divers and surfers can take advantage of the low season's relatively bargain prices.
4. Choose your accommodation. There are over 30 hotels in Male’, ranging from budget to top-end, and roughly 100 island resorts scattered throughout the Maldives' stunning atolls. The latter option ranges from midrange to top-end ($50 at the very least per day). See the Maldives Resorts link below to search out the resort that suits you best.
5. Get there. The vast majority of visitors arrive by air either on charter flights and regional airlines. The country has only one international airport, the Male’ International Airport. You can either book a convenient charter flight from Western Europe, of which there are many, book an all-inclusive package tour that includes the flight, or search for an affordable deal independently on line. Using the latter option, you will most likely need to switch planes somewhere in the Middle East or South Asia.

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