How to plan a trip to the Maldives

Picturesque and remote the Maldives is an archipelago of nearly 1200 tiny islands. About 200 of them have a luxury resort under the nation's practice of one island, one resort. These well-planned resorts promise the epitome of luxury to their visitors along with pristine beaches, stunning sunsets and a vibrant underwater world. To select the best resort that suits you and the logistics to get to it etc. the following practical guide will be useful. Go ahead and enjoy your stay to the fullest.

The best time for your holiday

Situated in proximity to the equator the Maldives enjoys a warm temperature throughout the year and a dry climate making it a year-round destination. However, December to April are the best months to travel with plenty of sunshine and brilliant skies with calm sea waters ideal for that Maldives marine tour which visitors look forward to.

The monsoon rains occur during the May to September period, yet it is still possible to enjoy the Maldives during this period as rain showers are of short duration and the sun shines through quite fast. This is also a time when properties offer deals to visitors. With fewer travellers at resorts, there is more privacy, and you enjoy a great Maldives experience spending less.

December is a great month to visit the Maldives with decorations and festivities. However, booking early is needed as this is a sought-after period resulting in high demand.

Your Stay and the Resort

Generally, a holiday in the Maldives is enjoyed best with a week-long stay, especially if you are coming halfway across the world for it. This enables time to get over the jet lag and truly enjoy an immersive experience. However, visitors not travelling that far to get to the Maldives also make a memorable stay by spending 3 to 5 days here.

When selecting the resort, it is prudent to spend a little time researching as you would spend a lot of time at that resort with one island, one resort concept. Whether they are small, medium or large these resorts apart from being secure come with personal touches, facilities and amenities that appeal to visitors.

Select the room or in most cases the villa type suited for you. From a lagoon to a pool to beach villas etc., the options are many. These are provided carefully considering the requirements of the guests. Hence study the features and prices before deciding as it will be your abode in the Maldives for several days. Many discerning visitors opt for lagoon villas as they are built over the water offering breathtaking views of all around with easy access to the beach.

Arriving at the resort

Transport to your resort can be easily predetermined as you book the resort. Some resorts can be reached by using a speedboat transfer from the Velana International Airport in Male, while others booked at resorts further away may require a seaplane transfer or a domestic flight transfer based on the distance to the island from the airport.

Hence this aspect of your planning has a link to resort selection. For those visitors seeking specific experiences like diving in Baa Atoll a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with incredible coral reefs teeming with marine life a resort in the likes of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is ideal. These visitors have the joy of experiencing a 30-minute scenic seaplane ride to their resort, that ride itself is truly remarkable as these seaplanes fly low beneath the clouds, a flying start to their holiday in paradise.

Things to do

While you can easily relax and unwind in the lovely environs of the chosen villa or enjoy the water all around that soothe and thrill you, there are plenty of other things to do.

Enjoy the Robinson Crusoe experience on an uninhabited island that can be arranged with the resort, go on a picnic and spend time on an island with your loved ones. You can also get the marine biologist to advise you on the best activities to try like kayaking or snorkelling or any other.

With many resorts offering spa and wellness facilities, this is a good time to pamper yourself. Go through the spa menu and select a massage or a therapy that can enrich your well-being. There are numerous such possibilities to keep you engaged and entertained, so go ahead and have an enthralling time.