Having lived in the Maldives, I have travelled and visited both local and resort islands and have compiled this Maldives packing checklist to help you decide what to pack for the Maldives. Mosquito repellent While most Maldives resort islands fumigate for mosquitoes even the most 5 star luxury resorts have an ongoing battle against the mosquito population so…
Thulusdhoo is one of the most beautiful islands in the Maldives. It is one of the best places to visit if you are on a budget, as it is a local Maldives island with a lot of cheap hotels. It also has a mid-range hotel with one of the best infinity pools on a local…
Gulhi is one of the best quiet islands in the Maldives. It has one of the best beaches in the Maldives, a bikini beach which is a huge, white sand beach with clear, turquoise water. It is genuinely one of the most stunning beaches and this tiny island is definitely worth a visit, even if…
Maafushi island is well known for being a fun local island in the Maldives and is one of the best islands to visit for a cheap Maldives holiday. Maafushi offers lots of cheap water sports and water activities and you can find decent budget accommodation here. It is a local island close to Male and…
What can you expect when visiting local islands in the Maldives? So far I have loved visiting local islands. They are cheap, authentic and the best places to visit in the Maldives. Staying at Maldives resorts has some advantages but they are not the real authentic Maldives experience. Local islands are full of life, families,…
If you’re fascinated by manta rays and wondering why the Maldives is one of the best places in the world to see them, you’re in the right place. As a divemaster who’s been lucky enough to live and dive here, I can tell you that the Maldives is truly manta magic from reef mantas to…
