| The Maldives is a wonderful destination for a wide | | | | hours on a speedboat. |
| variety of travelers - from those seeking | | | | If your transfer is not via seaplane it is possible to |
| complete bliss and Robinson Crusoe type peace & | | | | ride in a seaplane during your stay - and get |
| quiet (in an absolutely idyllic surrounding), to beach | | | | some stunning photos of the islands and atolls |
| lovers and diving enthusiasts to honeymooners | | | | from high above. |
| and romantic couples looking for some enchanting | | | | Health & Safety In The Maldives |
| memories in one of the most beautiful places in | | | | Given the huge number of resorts (many of |
| the world. With a wide variety of resorts to | | | | them four and five stars) in the Maldives, it's a |
| choose from it's important to research the | | | | relatively safe place to visit, health-wise. Visitors |
| facilities in a wide range of resorts to make sure | | | | are advised to get immunizations for Diphtheria, |
| that you get whatever it is you're looking for. For | | | | Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B and those |
| example, some resorts may suit more active | | | | that intend to dive should get a medical check |
| travelers while others would be more suited to | | | | prior to going. |
| those looking for a quiet and peaceful stay. | | | | In addition to this, ensure that your general health |
| How To Get To The Maldives | | | | is good prior to travel and consider taking a basic |
| Almost all visitors get to the Maldives via plane - | | | | medical kit (although most resorts have adequate |
| typically, they arrive in Male, the capital from their | | | | facilities to treat minor problems that may occur). |
| port of departure and from there will be | | | | Dining in the resorts is usually very safe - The |
| transferred to their resort. Transfers are usually | | | | well known resorts have very high standards with |
| via seaplane or speedboat. Given the stunning | | | | regards to the quality of food offered and most |
| scenery it's always advisable to arrive by seaplane | | | | employ highly skilled professional chefs to prepare |
| where possible - the views of the islands from | | | | meals for guests. The only time you may be at |
| the air are nothing short of spectacular. When | | | | slightly higher risk is when eating in individual places |
| researching resorts and prices it's worth | | | | such as Cafes in Male (though even these places |
| remembering that some packages will be quoted | | | | are generally fine). Make sure that you drink only |
| with transfers built into the price while others will | | | | bottled water during your stay. |
| not. Transfers can be quite pricey. | | | | Some of the common health problems that may |
| Some resorts are located quite close to the | | | | occur to travelers include heatstroke/exhaustion, |
| airport in Male - transfer times can be under 20 | | | | motion sickness and sunburn. Some infectious |
| minutes while other resorts further away may | | | | diseases may include fungal infections, diarrhea & |
| take an hour or even two to reach depending on | | | | hepatitis. Some diseases may also be spread |
| the type of transfer. Keep in mind that after | | | | through insects, such as Malaria & Dengue fever. |
| traveling a long distance on a flight, the last thing | | | | Also, be careful when spending time in the water |
| that you'll want to do is spend a further couple of | | | | - it's possible to pick up cuts, bites & stings. |