Joanna James
Azure waters, pristine white sands and paradisiacal isles — the island nation of Maldives is truly a heaven on earth for those holiday-seekers yearning for that long-awaited dreamlike tropical island getaway. Nevertheless, picking the right resort could certainly make or break your blissful getaway.
Like most good things in life, a vacation in the stunning islands of Maldives also comes with a price tag, but it definitely doesn’t have to be one that breaks the bank. Those paradisiacal resort islands that float around Instagram very often — while they are sure to afford everyone’s dream island getaway and more, as you might have already imagined, they sure do come with a price tag as ritzy as the opulent resorts themselves. Sure, a holiday in the Maldives is not one that you could pull off on a shoestring budget, but contrary to popular belief, the level of extravagance on your getaway is a choice and has a range of options on offer to suit your budget, even things that are generally considered lavish, such as resort islands.
A vacation in the Maldives means that you have a whole host of accommodation options to choose from — overwater bungalows, beachside villas, sunset cottages and underwater resorts — you are absolutely spoilt for choice. However, it is important to keep in mind that not every hotel or resort has the whole range of options. More often than not, there are only one or two types of accommodation options that a typical resort in the Maldives offers, so it is vital that you pick one, which offers what your heart desires.
As an archipelagic nation, the journey from the airport to your resort will involve a ferry, boat, or a helicopter ride. Therefore, the closer your resort island is to the airport, the more convenient it will be. Aside from the easy travelling from the airport, choosing a resort that is in the vicinity of most tourist places would also make exploration on your holidays much easier.
One of the best things about a vacation in the Maldives is the incredible snorkelling opportunities. Crystal clear waters, year-round sunshine and striking corals and schools of tropical fish — the stunning Indian Ocean islands are, without a doubt, one of the best destinations for snorkelling and having a wonderful house reef just a stone’s throw away from your doorstep just makes for a fantastic island experience.
Almost every resort island in Maldives, including the likes of Embudu Village, has its unique vibe or rather an ambience that better complements some types of holidays than the others. Therefore, if your Maldives vacation is a honeymoon getaway, family holiday or a group vacation, choosing the right resort with the right vibe that matches your holiday is pivotal.
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