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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Maldives travel guide

welcome to my blog, information about the most exotic destination Maldives. Pls. don't hesitate to contact me for any inquiry to Maldives at any time.

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Where is Maldives?
The Republic of Maldives is a group of coral islands to the north of the equator in the Indian Ocean. It is to the southwest of India and Sri Lanka. Out of the 1200 islands only 200 are inhabited and none of them rise 6â€™ above sea level. It lies between latitudes 4 degree- 17 North and longitudes 73 degree- 50 East.

How to travel in Maldives?
When you travel to these islands bestowed with the scenic splendor of nature you will be blown away by the modes of transportation. Till you reach the Hulhule International airport it is as usual- you come by air. But from there it is quite exciting. From the airport you will be transported to any island Resort in the Maldives or the capital Maleâ€™ either by a dhoni or by a speedboat. Connectivity to the various atolls and resorts is facilitated by seaplanes, speed boats, motor boats, dhonies and domestic small aircrafts.

What is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November through April is the peak season of tourists arriving in the country and hence reservations should be made well in advance if you are planning to travel during this period. From May to October the costs of accommodation is comparatively lower as there are relatively fewer tourist traffic during this period.The warm temperature that lasts through out the year makes Maldives the ideal holiday destination to be visited anytime of the year

What is the time difference of Maldives?
Maldives is five hours ahead (GMT +05:00) of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

What is the airport like?
Hulule International Airport or Maleâ€™ International Airport is the main connection between Maldives and the rest of the world. It is an island which is a short boat ride away from Male', the capital city. It is the main transit point for everyone who visits Maldives. From here seaplanes, speed boats and â€˜dhonisâ€™ transfer people to their respective destinations. Internal flights to northern and southern atolls also operate from Hulule. It is a common sight in the airport to see the various representatives of resorts and travel agents waiting with boards to greet and escort their various groups. Travel agents also wait on the lookout for the few who arrive without prior bookings. There is an airport restaurant which serves simple meals and refreshments. Money changing facilities are also provided. A round the clock ferry service operates to and from Male'. The fare varies, from a few Rufiyaas for sharing a dhoni to several dollars for a speed boat. But there is no ferry service to the resort islands. They arrange their own conveyance. Several duty free shops also offer a wide range of items. Airline Counters are opened and staffed only during flight times. Formalities of departure are quite relaxed.

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