Joanna James
Long before you have to make it to the airport, it is vital to your holiday plans to the Maldives that you are seen packing in the correct items. Listed out are 10 things that you will need.
In the event, you picture yourself out and about the islands sunbathing and swimming without a care in the world, then it would be wiser to include as much swimwear, sarongs, wrap-around, shorts and trendy t-shirts as possible. Also, since the Maldives is a conservative nation, it is best that you have with you a good selection of scarves, long-sleeve dresses & shirts, long pants and round-neck tops to sport as and when required.
Even if your mode of lodging accommodates a “no shoe” policy, you will still want to look your best self when you step out of your villa or overwater bungalow. Comfy flip-flops and sandals will be the order of the day as these would be conducive to going on walking and boating tours. Further, if diving in Maldives is a top priority, then you can bring your own dive shoes or rely on the facilities provided at Kuramathi Maldives. Overall, the corals can be razor sharp and one must always be seen taking every precaution when exploring the ocean floor.
A backpack or beach bag will come to your rescue when you see a need to store away your mobile, jewellery or any other valuable item. Also, be sure to choose one that provides room for a water bottle, sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses so that you will not be weighed down during your travels.
Being on holiday shouldn’t mean that you avoid taking your daily vitamins or medication and in this light, never forget to include as many prescribed drugs that will cover the duration of your stay.
Unless you’re a vacationer who is extremely brand conscious, you need not allocate space in your check-in luggage for toiletries as such. This is because the hotel or resort of your choice will address whatever whims and fancies you may have.
On the topic of accessories, the need for proper sunscreen cannot be undermined. In this sense, applying a brand of reef-safe sunscreen is best practice given that the Maldives Government is extremely conscious of its natural environs as standard suntan lotion can cause considerable harm to marine species.
Carrying a travel adaptor is important for the Maldives features either type D or type G plugs that are also found in countries such as the United Kingdom, India and Sri Lanka. Such electronics bring with them a voltage capacity of 230V and a frequency of 50 Hz.
Having a waterproof camera to work within the Maldives is a given based on the understanding that you will have many a picture to take when going snorkelling or scuba diving. In this regard, a GoPro or a DSLR camera that comes with a waterproof casing will complement your travels underwater as you seek out reef fish, sharks, rays and brilliant coral formations to zoom in on.
The last thing you need to be dealing with is an electronic gadget on a low battery. This is why you should invest in a power bank that will help you charge your devices either before or during a photography session or Dhoni ride out at sea.
Flight delays and lost luggage are aspects that you will need to guard against and your best approach is to obtain adequate travel insurance that ticks off all the right boxes. For flexible plans, do read up on what World Nomads can bring to the table.
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