Maldives Island Selection Worries Got You Pulling Your Hair Out? 5-Step Shore Landing Guide, Click Fast

They say choosing an island in the Maldives is harder than finding a partner? Don’t panic! Travel Frog is packing the ultimate tips for you today—read and copy the homework directly~

🌟STEP 1: Precise Budget Segmentation Technique
✅Total Cost Formula: Hotel Cost = Total Budget - (Airfare + On-Island Expenses)
▪Airfare Options: Direct flight saves time vs. connecting flight saves money | Business class comfort vs. economy class affordability
▪On-Island Expenses: It’s recommended to reserve 10-15% of your budget for SPA/special dining/sea excursions
📌Tip: Even if you choose all-inclusive, it’s wise to keep $100-500 flexible funds for tips or shopping

🌟STEP 2: Island Aesthetic Evaluation Guide
▫Villa Design: Overwater villa with glass floor | Beach villa privacy | Decoration style (modern minimalist/primitive natural)
▫Environmental Aesthetics: Length of trailing beach | Coral reef distribution | Vegetation coverage
💡Suggestion: Collect 3-5 islands that match your aesthetic to build a backup list

🌟STEP 3: Priority Sorting of Needs
✔Family Trip: Size of kids’ club | Babysitting services | Pool safety measures
✔Honeymoon: Candlelight dinner | SPA | Anniversary perks
✔Special Experiences: Underwater restaurant | Slide water villa | Underwater SPA | Chinese services, etc.
❗Key Indicators: Meal plan (BB/HB/FB/AI) and transportation mode (speedboat/seaplane 45 min/domestic flight + speedboat) compatibility

🌟STEP 4: Detail Comparison and Elimination Method
⚠Must-Check List
①Beach quality (Grade A > Grade C)
②Snorkeling level (distance to coral reefs accessible directly from shore)
③Chinese services (menu/butler)
④Year built (new islands have smarter facilities, older islands have better ecology)

🌟STEP 5: Smart Decision Finale
🔺Lock in popular islands 4-6 months ahead during peak season
🔺Off-season can “snatch deals” with promotional packages (e.g., stay 4 pay 3 | free sea excursions)
🙋‍♂Travel Frog’s custom planner will check room availability and finalize your travel plan

✅【Maldives Little Tips】
▪There are no traffic lights on the way in the capital Malé, so be careful
▪Shells and corals on the beach are prohibited from being taken out of the country; violators will face fines
▪Fishing on the island without permission is not allowed, but hotels organize sea fishing trips—just sign up
▪The night before departure, the hotel will send guests the departure method and time; if you don’t receive it, please ask proactively to avoid missing your return flight

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