A First Timer’s Guide On How To Plan A Private Luxury Trip To Maldives
How To Plan A Private Luxury Trip To Maldives
Think of a trip to Maldives and you are immediately filled with beautiful thoughts of the paradise that has been described for over 50 years, the country is well known to be a great hot spot for honeymooners, a family gateway point, groups, friends, and solo travelers, it is one of the best holiday vacation destinations characterized by the angelic crystal clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches covered with palm trees. While it may seem like it is an overly hyped destination, Maldives does live up to what is said, it is an amazing place not to miss on your to-do list or vacation destinations of the world.
How to Plan your trip to Maldives begins with just one thought and then you will need to put together things on how you would like them to be done, here are a few steps of how to plan your trip to the country, first determine your dates of travel, Maldives experiences a tropical monsoon climate, the dry season happens in December, January, February, March, June, July, August, and September, March is the peak season of tourism in the country when deciding on your dates of travel, it is advisable to consider the dry season for ease of activities, it is the best time to go snorkeling, scuba diving among other activities. If you are traveling on a budget, the shoulder season is the best time to travel from April to May and September to November, accommodation and tour costs come cheaper compared to other seasons.
Choice of accommodation, there is a variety of places to stay along the beautiful Islands, ranging from the best budget facilities to the most luxury, the Maldives is famous for private accommodation along the Islands, guest houses, and live boats that offer places to stay and transportation, most of these offer an all-inclusive rate including full board meals, airport pickups, house drinks, and sometimes can assist with planning of activities. Examples of recommendable facilities include One and Only Reethi Rah Maldives, and Angsana Velavaru to mention a few. Accommodation facilities get busy during the dry season hence a wise idea to plan this on time. Research and book accommodation with amenities that you would prefer, and compare prices as well before concluding.
Plan your activities, there are a variety of things to do in the Maldives from the vast water sports, and exploring the culture of the people of Maldives to relaxation, example activities in the country include snorkeling and scuba diving, the fame the country is on its crystal clear waters and colorful coral reefs, these are home to a variety of marine life including large numbers of small fish whale and sharks among other species, Island hopping is an interesting thing to do, different places have something different to offer. Immerse yourself in the culture of the people of Maldives, visitors have the chance to visit the museums that portray a traditional history of the country from time to time. If you are planning on doing most of the ocean activities it is wise to pack your equipment to avoid rental fees.
Have proper travel documents for example a passport that is valid at least 6 months to the date of expiry or your intended stay, check if the country you are coming from requires a visa, if yes applications can be done online or upon arrival at the airport, consider purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected occurrences during your trip, these may include medical, theft, and accidents. Consult your doctor for travel medications you may require during your trip, for example, Malaria vaccination, hepatitis B, and yellow fever among others. What to pack during your trip, it is great to know what you require to take some of this includes sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, long-sleeved light trousers and shirts, beach wear, sandals, proper walking shoes, and any other items of personal nature.
Arrange transportation to and from Maldives, the country has a major international airport in Male, which receives guests from Africa, Europe, and Asia, The time taken to the destination depends on where you are coming from, so it is important to book flights in advance more so during the dry season, upon arrival some resorts are accessed by water, transfers are conducted using speed boats.
Finally, after selecting all that is required you now plan your trip budget depending on your trip choice including the food and drinks and activity prices and how much your flight will cost.