Encounter Male: The Soul of the Maldives, Embark on a Dreamy Island Adventure

Preparation

1. Documents: Passport (valid for over 6 months). Complete the IMUGA arrival card 96 hours in advance for a 30-day free visa on arrival. Prepare your ID card, flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, and copies.
2. Currency and Payment: USD is widely accepted. Exchange some cash. VISA and MasterCard credit cards are also usable.
3. Items: Pack resort wear, bikinis, sunscreen, snorkeling gear (or rent upon arrival). Bring high-SPF sunscreen, after-sun repair masks, motion sickness medication, stomach medicine, and a travel adapter.

Island Selection Guide

1. Budget: Determine your acceptable price range.
2. Travel Purpose: Choose an island with abundant facilities for family trips, or a romantic and private island for honeymoons.
3. Island Environment: Choose islands in the Ari Atoll for snorkeling, or Soneva Jani for lagoons.
4. Island Transfer: Speedboats are fast, seaplanes offer scenic views, and domestic flights + speedboats are suitable for remote islands.

Itinerary

- Day 1: Arrive in Male. Stay at a transit hotel if arriving late.
- Day 2: Transfer to the island. Free time in the afternoon for strolling, sunset viewing, or booking a spa treatment.
- Day 3 - Day 5: Experience snorkeling, water sports, join a sunset cruise, go fishing, enjoy spa treatments, take photos, or simply relax.
- Day 6: Snorkel again in the morning or buy souvenirs. Return to Male in the afternoon.
- Day 7: Departure.

Culinary Exploration

1. Local Specialties: Try fried fish balls, gulha, spicy fish cakes, Foni Boakiba, and the sweet Dhoni.
2. International Cuisine: Most hotels offer international cuisine, including Chinese restaurants. Enjoying a seafood feast by the beach is very romantic. Be mindful of dress codes.

Activities

1. Snorkeling and Diving: Abundant coral reefs and marine life are suitable for divers of all levels.
2. Water Sports: Banana boats, jet skis, and more, unleash your energy.
3. Boat Trips: Sunset cruises, fishing trips, and visits to uninhabited sandbanks.
4. Spa Treatments: Relax with natural essential oils and massage techniques.

Important Notes

1. Do not fish, collect, or step on coral privately. Cooking in rooms is strictly prohibited.
2. Maintain quiet, do not litter, and photography is prohibited in some areas.
3. Be careful when crossing the road. Respect local customs on inhabited islands. Nude swimming and wearing swimwear in restaurants are prohibited.