Maldives

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EW GURU

Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 13:56

Depends on your budget www.meeru.com is 1hr away by boat, so look at the map and that radius and you will be OK. Advice re the boats - if you can afford to pay an extra amount per person (to Meeru it used to $100 per person each way), book a private transfer. Otherwise you may be waiting at the airport for a long time, as you wait for other flights to land - everyone might then be transported on a bigger boat together. I prefer to book the private transfer as I get off the plane and after baggage Im straight on the boat and arrive at the island ASAP! All islands have amazing reefs and great snorkeling but the best I found was at Centara - less than a year old I think so not as lush but the resort is first class. If you want less new, a little older but more traditional then head to Bandos - the best bit about the older islands is that the sand is pure pure soft - the newer islands or the ones who are reclaiming due to erosion, pump the sand from the seabed and the sand is full of sharp coral - so for beach, privacy and traditionalness AND right next to the airport (but far enough away), its Bandos. However, honestly, I used to live there, you cant go wrong on any of them, its mostly down to the people who work there, and Ive rarely met anyone that bad! if youre looking for top notch - Amilafushi or Huvafenfushi. Im so jealous ....... :)

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Bluebutton

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 16:32

Afternoon all!! I'm looking to book a holiday to the Maldives at the end of Feb and wanted to know your recommendations of where is good? Ideally looking for a water villa on a smallish island where you hardly bump into another living soul. Maybe somewhere good for snorkeling etc Any referrals would be greatly received :)

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