Joanna James
Well, now that you have decided to visit the tropical paradise of the Maldives, you will be around the pristine beaches and the enticing waves. Hence dive right into picking up those must-have items to enjoy your holiday to the fullest and to capture some unforgettable moments to reminisce on later.
It is good to carry a few bikinis in different hues and cuts as you will be around the beach most of the time and will be capturing images of those cherished moments. However, be mindful of the modesty expected in the Maldives as an Islamic nation. Bikinis are taboo except at private resorts, therefore if you have booked different activities in Maldives such as visiting the National Museum or visiting the fish market in the capital city Male, pack modest clothing including modest swimsuits if you are staying overnight at a hotel.
With a lot of walking along the beach and around the resort, be smart to pack light footwear such as sandals and flip flops for this holiday. One pair of sandals with a touch of glamour for those special dinner nights at the resort to make you feel good and look good. Flip flops are great around the beach as you laze about or swim during the daytime as often done by guests at Atmosphere Kanifushi.
Use clothing that let your skin breathe with ease, light cotton clothing such as T-shirts, tank tops, sundresses and rompers add colour and provide cover. Pack a large scarf or a vibrant kaftan which can be used as a beach shield when you need to shield your skin or to be modest. Shorts are ideal for boat rides, biking around the resort and lazing at the beach.
Pick a sunhat with a wide brim so that it covers your head, neck and shoulders and even your forehead as the fierce tropical sun can be harsh. It will cover your head as you walk about, and can cover your face when you want to have that much needed 40 winks in the afternoon sun as you acquire a tan.
Sunglasses of quality are essential on this trip to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays and to help you see your surroundings with ease instead of squinting. While you pick this up go for those trendy ones to make you feel glamorous.
Along with all these must-haves, remember to include skincare essentials in the tropics such as sunscreen with a high sun protection factor, moisturizers and after sun gels to soothe and nourish your skin. All these daily essentials in your skincare routine must come in a form easy for packing, water-resistant and provides ease of use.
This can be your carry on bag on the flight, and one that can be used as your dry bag on the beach, and on boat trips as a holdall to secure your valuables and keep them dry and safe.
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