[Archived] Maldives

[Claytons Left Boot]

Thinking of going 'somewhere special' next year to celebtate our 30th and have the Maldives in mind.

Realise it's a 'chilling out' sort of place but anyone been, any recommendations, things to do etc?

Thanks!

[Exiled in Toronto]

You old smoothie! Raising the bar for all of us.

Better hope that a giant iceberg doesn't break off in Antartica; I think I read that the highest point in the Maldives is 6' above sea level.

Oh, and take a good book - I can recommend one in particular:P

[Claytons Left Boot]

Oh, and take a good book - I can recommend one in particular:P

I don't want to read about chocolate Exiled! Ice cream would be another matter......

[1864roverite]

Me and the wife have been, its a fantastic holiday.

we were at South Atoll and got it at a really good price on teletext.

Some advice.

Take 4 or 5 books.

Travel light because its hot, hot and damn hot.

Go all inclusive because you pay top dollar for food, fruit drinks and beer.

If you can make sure you get a water chalet because you can just drop into the oggin and go for a swim.

We had 15 days of glorious freedom, no kids just adults. There was quite a lot to do around the pool but we found it just so relaxing walking around the island 5 times a day and snorkelling in the oggin. it was a holiday of alifetime.

Someone has mentioned the water levels, some fo the island wont be there in 5 years so go whilst you can.

Top tip, we paid £200 for a 6 hour water plane trip, excellent value but a bit hairy keep landing on water.

Enjoy

[Claytons Left Boot]

Thanks for that 1864 - I think one week will be enough, don't know if I can relax like that for any longer so may just have two or three nights in somewhere like Dubai to extend the trip a bit.

[berkshireblue]

Beautiful place

but food and alcohol imported so expensive, all inclusive better bet, but doesnt always include booze

Not a lot to do except lazy days on amazing beaches