Joanna James
If you are all packed and ready for a holiday in the Maldives, look forward to a dreamy vacation on the islands. However, remember that the Maldives has a conservative culture and in order to enjoy your vacation to the fullest it is mandatory that you avoid some of these common mistakes made by travellers.
Naturally in order to enjoy a safe and rewarding stay in the Maldives you should take care to heed the local laws and customs. Keep in mind that as the Maldives happens to be an Islamic nation it would be important to be aware of the dress code and refrain from public displays of affection when visiting local communities. Additionally, it would be illegal to consume alcohol outside of the resorts and to bring in non-Islamic religious material (like the Bible) and pork products into the country.
Whilst visiting Maldivian communities it is vital to request permission if you desire to take photographs of local people or their property so as to preserve their privacy. This would be particularly important if you intend to share the photos online or on the media. You should also keep in mind that photography may be prohibited in certain places. Resorts would also often prohibit using drones within their properties so that the privacy of all guests would be safeguarded.
Should you take the opportunity to visit Maldivian communities you must take care that you are dressed modestly in order to respect the local culture. In local communities you should always keep the knees and shoulders covered in public settings; this is particularly important when visiting mosques. Similarly wearing a bikini would only be permissible at the resorts, boats or designated bikini beaches.
Due to the fact that the Maldives is a tropical island nation the rays of the sun could be rather harsh here. Therefore make sure to apply adequate amounts of sunscreen before venturing out into the Maldives. However in order to safeguard the environment of the Maldives and its marine creatures you should only use sunscreens that are reef-safe in these islands.
During your visit to the Maldives it would be considerate to respect the islands’ natural environment without littering or damaging it in any way. As you might expect littering the ocean or the beaches would adversely affect the local ecosystems and marine creatures. Additionally, due to the fact that the Maldives relies on tourism, it is very important to help preserve its natural beauty. An example of a resort that has implemented sustainability initiatives would be Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives where you could stay at an appealingly located overwater bungalow in Maldives.
Marine life in the Maldives is mesmerisingly beautiful indeed! However, it is important that you resist the urge to touch any corals or other species as the environment underwater is very sensitive. Even a simple touch could cause severe damage to the environment, so remember to admire the beauty of the underwater world from a safe distance.
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