The best ideas for traveling to the Maldives

Of course, you can spend your entire Maldivian vacation on the beaches of the color of snow-white powder, swimming in the turquoise waters of the ocean and enjoying tropical cocktails. But what if a lazy beach holiday is boring or you need to take a break from sunbathing? Plan in advance the interesting things that you can fill your vacation in the Maldives with! And how to diversify your trip, we will consider further in the article.

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Holidays on the island of Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah is one of the most beautiful and picturesque islands of the Maldives. Near it is a unique dive site, Tiger Zoo. This is one of the best places on earth for diving with sharks: only here in one dive you will meet 7 species of sharks: hammerhead shark, thresher shark, tiger shark, reef shark and white-tip shark. Humpback whales also come to the island and you can meet a huge whale shark! The living and untouched reef around the island is home to more than 1,200 species of fish! One of the largest oceanic populations of manta rays on Earth is located right near the island. And in December, an important event happens here: the flying fish season begins and you can catch them with your hands! The local island of Fuvahmulah is incredibly interesting!

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Plant your own coral

In some resorts in the Maldives, you can plant coral with your own hands. This way, you help restore damaged coral systems. This is very educational and interesting, but such an adventure must be planned in advance by booking a specific hotel. Corals are planted in small fragments on special structures. Tourists can not only participate in this process together with marine biologists, but also give their coral a name. This eco-initiative is being implemented at many resorts in the Maldives, including:

More about hotels with coral farms and more

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Visit the bioluminescent bay

One of the main attractions of Vaadhoo Island in the Raa Atoll is the unique beach, which glows with a blue bioluminescent glow at night. This effect is created by microscopic marine organisms that inhabit the water around the island. The brightest glow is observed from late summer to February, especially on moonless nights. When you enter the water, you can see thousands of blue stars scattering under your feet. This is a truly fantastic sight! In fairness, it should be noted that you can’t always see this magical glow. But a night walk under the bright stars on Vaadhoo Beach at night will definitely be remembered for a long time.

Check out the best hotels in Raa Atoll

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Spend a night in an underwater bedroom

Several luxury resorts in the Maldives offer their guests an absolutely unique experience - the opportunity to rent an underwater bedroom with a panoramic view of marine life through a transparent wall. One of these villas is located at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel, where the bedroom is located at a depth of about 5 meters. This allows you to admire the beauty of the reef world without getting out of bed. The two-level residence with designer interiors on the edge of a colorful reef can accommodate up to 9 guests. Indescribable sensations and impressions are guaranteed!

You can find a similar room at Pullman Maldives. Find out more about the hotel offers in our article

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Take a photo in an Instagram Hotel

Some Maldives hotels are especially popular with tourists due to their picturesque locations that attract lovers of beautiful photos for social networks. The photos and videos taken here guarantee those likes and views. These are endless infinity pools overlooking the ocean, cozy hammocks and swings installed right above the water, underwater restaurants and bars.

Such places can be found on luxury island resorts:

Many resorts offer the services of a photographer who will help take the perfect shots. We have compiled for you a selection of the 20 most Instagrammable hotels in the Maldives

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Book a hotel with a cool spa

Luxurious spa centers are one of the main highlights of the Maldives hotels. The islands offer a wide range of services for relaxation and wellness - various types of massages, lifting, professional facial and body care, Ayurvedic rituals and spa boutiques. Many spa resorts in the Maldives use natural oils and extracts of local tropical plants. And others have unique underwater spa pavilions where you can enjoy treatments while looking at marine life.

Check out 18 high-class spa hotels in the Maldives that will make your vacation brighter

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Arrange a retreat in the Maldives

Many hotels in the Maldives create special yoga retreat programs for their guests, designed for several days or even weeks. Experienced instructors and gurus help guests relax the body and mind through asanas, meditation, breathing practices. Yoga among the picturesque nature on the ocean shore is especially effective. Such a retreat will help you get rid of stress and fill yourself with positive energy. Similar programs are available in many hotels, for example:

A selection of 16 magnificent hotels for yoga practices in the Maldives

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Admire the islands from a bird's eye view

Many hotels in the Maldives are located quite far from the international airport in Male. The fastest and most comfortable way to get to them is by seaplane, which can land on the water. A flight with a view of the endless ocean and green atolls will give you a lot of impressions. You can combine business with pleasure by initially choosing a hotel for your trip, which you need to get to by seaplane. Many resorts offer this service. The cost of an air transfer starts from $250 per person one way.

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Take a trip to local islands

Visiting real villages on local islands is an adventure and a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and life of local residents, to understand the real life of the Maldivians. You can go to the local market, school, mosque, and try traditional food. It is especially interesting during authentic holidays and ceremonies. Such local islands as Maafushi, Hulhumale, Himmafushi will allow you to get to know the real Maldives better. You will find many historical places and a colorful fish market in Male, the capital of the Maldives. Add their visit to your itinerary.

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Take a look into the wine cellar of an elite hotel

Some fashionable hotels in the Maldives can boast impressive wine cellars. This is simply a paradise for true connoisseurs of drinks, because there is every chance to get acquainted with rare examples of wine. For example, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has a collection of 20 thousand bottles of wine from all over the world. Guests can enjoy special tastings and tours of the wine cellar with a sommelier. This is a great opportunity to try rare wines and learn a lot about wine making from different countries. Impressions are guaranteed for the most sophisticated wine connoisseurs. Check out the hotels that have collected the most exquisite wine collections.

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Relax in a villa with a water slide

Like in the video about the perfect morning, when just a few steps separate the bed from the water attraction - and a sharp dive into the turquoise ocean! Such a dream can come true in the Maldives. Some overwater villas of luxury resorts are equipped with their own water slides, from which you can slide straight into the lagoon. This is great entertainment for the whole family.

You will find such villas in luxury hotels in the Maldives:

Find out which hotels offer vacations in villas with water slides

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Dine in an underwater restaurant

The largest underwater restaurant in the world is built at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort. It is located right on the coral reef, at a depth of about 5 meters. From the outside, the establishment looks like a large translucent capsule, and inside - a chic restaurant with panoramic windows on the world of the coral reef. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of admiring marine life during a romantic dinner. You can also take beautiful photos both inside the restaurant and outside in diving equipment. This is one of the main treasures of the Maldives.

There are also such restaurants at several other luxury resorts in the Maldives:

You will find the entire list of underwater restaurants in the Maldives in our article

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Go to the Maldives "as a wild person"

If you are not attracted to the monotonous life at resorts and a relaxed holiday on the beach, plan a real adventure for yourself! Settle on a local island, and it will be provided. You can travel between the resorts on a budget on local ferries, relax on local beaches, shop in supermarkets and try food in traditional cafes. In othes words, fully experience all the joys and hardships of independent tourists. And how to organize such an adventure, find out from our guide.

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Relax at a resort with a personal butler

Many luxury hotels in the Maldives provide their guests with the services of a personal butler, who is ready to help with any questions around the clock. The butler, also known as the island butler, helps with check-in, organizes meals, excursions, entertainment, monitors the timely cleaning of the room and laundry. This is the highest level of service, allowing you to completely relax on vacation.

Butler services are offered by hotels such as:

On WIOTTO you can choose a luxury hotel that provides butler services

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Treat yourself to Premium all inclusive

Some luxury resorts offer guests premium all inclusive programs, which include maximum amenities and entertainment. This is a luxurious stay, meals in restaurants, premium alcohol, various activities, a minibar, spa treatments, excursions and much more. Several hotels with ultra-offers:

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Swim with whale sharks

There are several places in the Maldives where you can swim with dolphins and even whale sharks. These are organized programs that are carried out in compliance with animal safety measures. Experienced instructors tell a lot of interesting things about marine life during such communication. For example, whale sharks are found all year round on the South Ari Atoll. And on the Baa Atoll in Hanifaru Bay, these giants and a huge number of mantas can be seen during the plankton bloom season - from May to October.

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Take a ride on a traditional dhoni

A trip on a traditional dhoni boat is a great alternative to a regular beach holiday. A slow walk will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the islands from the sea side. Dhoni is the only sailing vessel that was used in the Maldives long before the advent of modern water transport. Although today dhoni with a motor are more common on the islands, their long, upturned stern still makes the boats unique among others.

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Go fishing

For lovers of water hunting in the Maldives, there is a special entertainment program that is definitely worth trying. Morning and evening fishing from a boat, night and deep-sea fishing will bring you unprecedented trophies. Traditional fishing in the company of local fishermen will also give you a lot of impressions. Underwater hunting is prohibited in the Maldives, so equipment for it is not allowed to be carried through Maldivian customs. Almost all hotels provide all the conditions for first-class fishing in the Maldives, so do not miss the chance to try!

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Get surfing skills

From March to November, that is, most of the year, the Maldives have ideal natural conditions for surfing. In North and South Male, as well as in the central and southern atolls of the archipelago, there are many places where you can enjoy conquering the waves. If surfing is your main goal in the Maldives, you can choose the appropriate package when booking. Let the WIOTTO chat manager know that you want to go surfing, and we will be happy to help with the organization.

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Stay in a celebrity hotel

A stay at a celebrity resort is an opportunity to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of luxury and style. Imagine staying in the same villa where celebrities have vacationed and enjoying all the comforts!

Amilla Fushi Resort Villas & Residences has been visited by the Beckhams, Kate Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio.
One & Only Reethi Rah is preferred by Roman Abramovich, Tom Cruise and Milla Jovovich. This super-luxury hotel is located on a huge island with a 6-kilometer beach, providing privacy and luxury.
Melissa Benoist and Tommy Lee have vacationed in Gili Lankanfushi. This is an eco-friendly settlement of 45 villas, offering luxurious conditions and complete relaxation.

We have compiled a selection of hotels that celebrities choose. Perhaps you will also decide to spend your vacation in a paradise

Amilla Fushi Resort Villas & Residences

Traveling around the Maldives on a yacht

Yacht tours can last from several days to several weeks, depending on the chosen route and personal preferences. This way, you have the opportunity to see the beauty of the islands from the sea and moor at the chosen hotels, spend time during the day or relax with an overnight stay. Private tours provide the opportunity to rent a yacht entirely for yourself and your company, allowing you to enjoy complete privacy and seclusion. Group tours involve sharing a yacht with other passengers, which can be a more budget-friendly option.

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Have a picnic on a desert island

The Maldives archipelago consists of more than 1,200 islands - and only 200 are permanently inhabited, and just over a hundred are occupied by private resorts. The remaining tropical oases are untouched by civilization. These are white sand beaches surrounded by blue waters and green jungle. Locals call such places "picnic islands" and go there for family picnics. Resorts often offer guests to spend time in unity with nature on nearby deserted beaches. An excursion to an uninhabited island usually includes snorkeling on an island reef, a barbecue or a picnic on a wild beach. You will spend a day among wild tropical nature, and also get amazing photos and memories.

The Maldives can be amazingly diverse! Plan your vacation in advance to include the most interesting activities and locations in your route!

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