8 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Maldives

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Your holiday can be as expensive (or inexpensive) as you want it to be

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Make sure you explore more than one island during your stay

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During certain times of the year, shores across the republic become luminescent at night-time

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The islands are close to both South Asian and Middle Eastern hubs

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The Maldives is romantic but it’s the ideal vacation for families too

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Immerse yourself in local life, sample local food, attend dance performances, or spend a day in a nearby village

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The sunshine is heavenly, but the 90-degree angle sun rays can also be harsh

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Sadly, the Maldives won’t be around forever, so book your trip sooner rather than later

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Fancy a trip to Greece instead? Here are 5 must-see islands!

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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Maldives

Your holiday can be as expensive (or inexpensive) as you want it to be

Mistake 1: Assuming It's Too Expensive

Make sure you explore more than one island during your stay

Mistake 2: Not Island Hoping

During certain times of the year, shores across the republic become luminescent at night-time

Mistake 3: Missing the Bioluminescent Plankton

The islands are close to both South Asian and Middle Eastern hubs

Mistake 4: Not Seeing Neighboring Destinations

The Maldives is romantic but it’s the ideal vacation for families too

Mistake 5: Waiting Until Your Honeymoon

Immerse yourself in local life, sample local food, attend dance performances, or spend a day in a nearby village

Mistake 6: Excluding Local Culture

The sunshine is heavenly, but the 90-degree angle sun rays can also be harsh

Mistake 7: Forgetting to Be Sun Safe

Sadly, the Maldives won’t be around forever, so book your trip sooner rather than later

Mistake 8: Missing Out Due to Rising Sea Levels

Fancy a trip to Greece instead? Here are 5 must-see islands!

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