List of things to consider when planning a holiday to the Maldives – Happy holidays!

Most often people choose to go to the Maldives luxury resorts the likes of Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences because they want to enjoy the beautiful Maldivian weather and outdoors. If you plan your trip during the wrong time of the year, this may not be a possibility. The time to avoid is the monsoon season. While tropical monsoons can be beautiful for those who have never experienced them, they can also last for an eternity. This means that you might be stuck in your hotel room for a better part of your trip if you visit the Maldives during the rainy season. The weather can also impact the activities that you engage in. For example, snorkelling and diving both become complicated during the monsoon seen the visibility of the waters is drastically reduced.

If you understand the geography of the Maldives, you would know that it consists of over 100 islands. Most often each resort has its island. To travel between islands, you would need to use a ferry or a seaplane. Therefore, you have to love the island that you choose to spend most of your time in. When choosing the island and the resort make sure that it has all the services and activities that are required by your friends and family. However, do remember that you have the option to go island hopping. This refers to travelling from one island to the other in a short time. If you are hoping to do this is good to also try and identify the islands that you are most excited about in advance.

Some of the best things to do in the Maldives involve water sports. However, unless you hope to spend a month or two in the country, you won't get to enjoy all of these activities. So do some research ahead of time and figure out which sports are most enjoyable for you. Then you can even speak to your resort in advance and ask them to schedule these activities in the best way possible. Asking a local to do this will ensure that you get the best experience.

As mentioned before, the Maldives is made up of over a hundred islands. Getting from the airport to the island and then to other islands are all done via ferry or seaplane. Ferries can be quite infrequent depending on the time of the day and the season. So, planning your itinerary and transportation will help you avoid long waits and delays for as long as possible.

Remember that the Maldives is a tropical nation so pack light and wise. Take only what you need but make sure to take any essentials since shopping can be a little difficult if you are not in the capital.