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Maldives Holidays
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Holidays to the Maldives take you to another world - a glittering archipelago, peppering the turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean, there is a beauty to this part of the world that truly has to be seen to be believed. There are so many atolls - over a thousand - that a lifetime would hardly be enough time to truly discover this coral phenomenon, but you can make some headway with the breathtaking diving, snorkelling and sailing opportunities your Maldives holidays can afford you.
These islands are a picture-perfect example of the quintessential island paradise, with many of the world's finest hotels and white sanded beaches. Huge coral reefs ring the clear lagoons here, themselves surrounded by exotic marine life of every colour and description. And with On The Beach, you can go on Maldives holidays with an 11 hour flight, well worth the flying time!
Weather
You're almost on the equator here, so expect heat on your Maldives holiday! Average temperatures in the Maldives range from 28°C to 30°C with very little variation, and the sun shines uninterrupted all year round. The months of December to May are the driest, with a bit more rain in the rest of the year, but it's still hot; lightweight clothes and sun cream are the order of the day no matter when you are going on holiday to the Maldives. Summer peaks early, April seeing the highest temperatures, and December the coolest.
Attractions
Basically a string of gorgeous coral reefs and islands southwest of Sri Lanka, there are world-class diving and snorkelling opportunities on a Maldive holiday. The capital, Male, is ideally situated in the middle of this island group, affording you the perfect base from which to discover the Maldives - verdant, palm-strewn beaches, 200 uninhabited islands, and fabulous lagoon resorts that redefine the word 'luxury'.
On Male itself, you can visit the white Friday Mosque, built in the 17th Century, take the kids on a trip to the new artificial beach for some watersports, or laze around the many parks that smatter this small capital.
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About Maldives
- Visas
- UK citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required, but tourist visas are issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days (extensions are possible).
- Timezone
- GMT + 5
- Language
- Dhivehi is the national language. English is widely spoken in addition to German, French, Italian and Japanese, spoken by the resort staff.
- Jabs
- Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended. Typhoid is usually given around 10 days before travelling, Hepatitis A two weeks before. Visitors should take precautions against mosquito bites as cases of dengue fever and Chikungunya virus have been reported. Medical insurance is advised.
- Electricity
- Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. A variety of plugs are in use, including the two-pin flat blade plug and the round three-pin plug.
- Currency
- The Maldivian Rufiya (MVR) is divided into 100 laari.
Nightlife
There are lots of great restaurants on Male, with perfect opportunities for romantic candlelit dinners or friendly gatherings, and the nightlife is typically situated in the resorts with discos and jazz bars. Some of the bars in the resorts areas do not sell alcohol, in keeping with the islands' Muslim religion, but there are plenty of opportunities for sipping a cocktail overlooking paradise.
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History
Come on holidays to Maldives in July and September for the Independence and Republic Day parades - features of both include parades and marches by soldiers and kids alike, and all the paraphernalia of a public holiday, including an eclectic mix of music that gives the lie to the myriad cultures that make up Maldivian life.
Culture
The archipelago has seen it's fair share of seafaring visitors, from Portuguese would-be conquerors to Arabian traders, and artefacts from millennia of Maldivian history can be viewed at the splendid National History Museum on Male. A Muslim country since the 12th Century, there are a panoply of events celebrating Islam here, from the traditional Eid celebrations to the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, all replete with music and feasting.
Rather unsurprisingly for an island nation, seafood is the traditional bill of fare here, and succulent tuna can be bought and sampled at the bustling market on Male. For a quieter time, be sure to check out the local market a few minutes away, where you can buy every kind of local produce from homemade fish soup to yams, pickle and fruit, or check out the main shopping area, the Majeedhee Magu, for, well, anything you could think of!
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