Super beaches, blue waters, white sand, ultimate huts in the seashore, luxury resorts and a warm welcome to the tourists, these are few of many things that make Maldives a favorite destination for honeymooners and the people who love beaches and activities like diving etc. Maldives Island is placed geographically in the center of Indian Ocean. This is a place with scenic natural beauty and to make it more tempting to the travelers the nation has clear blue skies and sunshine almost throughout the year. Rainy season is most likely during monsoons that fall from April to September, but June to August is the months for a major rainfall.
Tourism is the main industry and over 90% of the government tax revenue comes from the tourism related taxes. Apart from tourism fishing is the main industry here. Majority of the population in Maldives are Sunni Muslims and the weekend in Maldives are Friday and Saturday; most of the banks and offices are closed on Friday and Saturday.
Like many tourism destinations Maldives offers a very easy VISA policy and one can get free 30 days visa upon arrival there. All you need is a valid passport, return tickets and proof of sufficient funds i.e. resorts reservation and approx cash of $50 per day. Other things a tourist might need to take care while planning a vacation to Maldives is that imports of alcohol, pork or porn stuff is strictly forbidden and similarly when you leave this island you are not allowed to carry any kind of sand, seashells or corals with you. Activities you can enjoy while your stay at Maldives
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Shopping
- Enjoy Maldivian cuisine
- Overwater bungalows is unforgettable experience
- Water sports
- Spa and wellness treat
- Fishing
- World’s only undersea restaurant at Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island - This would be something that you’ll remember throughout your life.
- Glorious beaches
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