It was the first time I had traveled with my wife after we got married a couple of years ago. Before that, I had only been to Saudi Arabia and a few parts of the country where I live.
Even though I knew I hate lying around on a beach with my clothes off or surfing on the waves because I was already tanned enough and I had no such skills like surfing.
Even though we went to Maldives anyway. In this blog, I will tell you a few of my experiences while traveling to this country.
1. Traveling to the Maldives is Cheaper than You Think
Maldives is a cheaper alternative to any other beaches you might want to visit in either South American countries or the North.
But it can only be cheaper if you manage to book everything by yourself without a need for support from travel agents.
I was stupid not to book my travel trip on my own and that was a mistake on my part. When I went there, everything was super easy. Each of the hotels has its own website or you can make a reservation through Booking.com.
Since Maldives is made up of different islands and you would have to choose your own, so the only thing you will need to keep in mind is to book a speed boat that will take you across that Island.
2. It Requires No VISA
In the beginning, why I said it was the most cheaper alternative is because it has a free VISA entry (on arrival). That means it does not require any kind of fees nor pre-booking.
So you just need to pay for your airline tickets, hotels, food, and all but not for VISA.
3. Dual Currency
I stayed in a Maasfushi Island which has more hotels and crowds than any other island. Like everyone else, I was also skeptic of whether I should exchange for the local currency or should I keep dollars at hand.
Unfortunately, I could not find any Maldives Rufiyaa in my country's airport so I had to keep dollars.
So there were two currencies at work. The Maldives Rufiyaa and the other is US Dollars. But as I should have known, everything that I buy from US Dollars would eventually be MUCH expensive than I buy from a Maldives local currency.
So, whatever you do, get your money exchanged or you'd eventually be paying much higher.
4. Do Stay 1 Day on a Resort
I was unfortunate not to have spent any day on a Resort. I was there for 5 days staying in a hotel but never had the chance to go to a resort.
Resorts are expensive, but it gives you experiences of a lifetime with extraordinary beauty. It may cost you $300 to $1,500 for a single day.
But I regret it now. I should have spent a night or even a day at a nearby resort.
5. Never Let your Online Security for Granted
In Maldives, Hotels have their own Wi-Fi services. Being a privacy expert too, I know how easy it is to hack your phone or your system when you are connected to public Wi-Fi.
These hackers can easily get hold of your personal information, banking details, and so much more.
That is why I always recommend using a VPN such as NordVPN before you travel to any country.
I didn't have a bad experience or any of that sort, but it is safe to be protected online at all times. It is better to be safe than sorry.
So, that was my experience visiting Maldives. I hope it helps you along the way and let you make better and sound decisions.
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