"Maldives - sea, sun, beach and snorkeling" Top 5 Page for this destination Maldives by Myndo

Maldives Travel Guide: 2,215 reviews and 5,189 photos

Why does anyone go to holidays on the Maldives?
It sure is not for the history or culture - there are no ancient ruins,
Not for big city sightseeing or shopping, -the one big city they have is Male, and that is easily covered in one day.
Not for mountain climbing - the highest elevation is about 3 m over sea level, if you want to go higher, you could consider climbing a pallm tree.
Not for hiking: you won't get far on these tiny islands.

You come here for two things: relaxation and diving.

Hundreds of islands with thousands of beaches invite you to come and lie on them.
In the water you find a diversity of sea life that is unique.

Sunsets

I just say: sunsets!

Last visit to Maldives: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Mar 30, 2007
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Customs Warnings Or Dangers (3)

The strict laws of Customs on the Maldives prohibit the importation of pornographic material (that does also mean nude... more travel advice

weather - or, when to go? Local Customs (7)

The question "what will the weather be" is often asked also for the Maldives. Truth is, you can have rain in the dry... more travel advice

go barefeet on your island Local Customs (7)

We did not actually had to take shoes with us in these holidays (except for the travel there itself). On Helengeli it... more travel advice

plugs Local Customs (7)

on the maldives they use these 3 pointsockets and plugs (as in the picture). Electricity is 220-40V, 50 Hz Our room... more travel advice

Comments (13)

BruceDunning Jan 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

I have been reading about this country and its cultures-and they made news about supposed prostitution in the spas now? Your comments and photos are great
yumyum Dec 15, 2007 at 9:52 AM Report Abuse

Interesting to read that paradise is actually not always paradise! Lots of useful tips here :))
Bigknickers1961 Sep 26, 2007 at 6:37 PM Report Abuse

Hi thanks you for the great tips and photos im off to the maldives in november i will let you know how i get on . best wishes Etta Kent (Bigknickers1961@aol.com)
marzooq Jun 17, 2007 at 12:17 PM Report Abuse

you are very right. the prime objective of traveling to maldives is not the culture or history. its beautify of the low lying islands. i am a native malldivian and i know this. see u again in maldives
Fra.da. May 28, 2007 at 1:41 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely page, and stunning pics!
NeverBeenThere Apr 18, 2007 at 7:26 PM Report Abuse

the place/pictures reminds me of our own place here, BORACAY .. it also has such great beaches!you should come and visit soon! Good times!
toonsarah Apr 14, 2007 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Great page, really informative. I would love to visit the Maldives, although now I've read about the trigger fish I'm starting to wonder ... ;)
grets Apr 7, 2007 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

Your excellent Maldives page brought back many memories from our trip there 10 years ago. What a wonderful place for underwater exploration. :-)
RickinDutch Nov 29, 2006 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

Ahh - the Maldives!! Someday. Nicely done! Birthday greetings from Alaska!! And congratulations!
Bwana_Brown Nov 8, 2006 at 9:44 AM Report Abuse

Corinne, really great tips on your Maldives trip!! Congratulations too on your pregnancy! I did not realize that Triggerfish were so dangerous, or even that the Maldives are strictly Muslim in customs. The water-based activites all sound great to me!!