Thank you, Yes, there have ferry services every 15 mins or so to and from the Villingili island, very convenient

@@ravimatta No, we did not, I think it’s because it’s a short fly.

Relax mate, I've asked Google Gemini the history of Maldives and found out there is no negative reasons not to visit the archipelagos The Maldives, an island country in the Indian Ocean, has a long and complex history: Early inhabitants: The Maldives were first inhabited around 1500 BC by people who likely came from southern India. Buddhism: The early inhabitants practiced Buddhism. Islam: In the 12th century, the Maldives converted to Sunni Islam after contact with Arab and Persian traders. Portuguese occupation: The Portuguese occupied Male from 1558 to 1573. British protectorate: The Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887. Independence: The Maldives gained independence from the British in 1965 and established a republic in 1968. Tsunami: In 2004, a tsunami caused by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean damaged the Maldives. Modernization: In the early 21st century, the Maldives began a plan to modernize and democratize the country. New constitution: In 2008, the Maldives ratified a new constitution and held its first multiparty election. The Maldives is made up of about 1,200 coral islands and sandbanks, with around 200 inhabited. The islands are grouped into clusters called atolls and extend over 510 miles north to south and 80 miles east to west. The capital island is Male. Some points of interest in the Maldives include: Islamic Center The largest mosque in the Maldives, located in Male, with a large golden dome and Arabic carvings National Museum Located in Male, with a large collection of artifacts, including an 11th century coral stone head of Buddha I visited Male/Maldives many times mate...

@@harryp3804 I don’t think they have in Male city, but they do in Hulhumale, it’s on the other side of the bridge, only 15 taxi ride. I mentioned this in my other video - Exploring The Largest Man-made Island Hulhumale. You can check it out. Thank you for watching

@@blancespresso I flown Cathay business before, it was good

We would love to, it’s a beautiful country

@@goldcoastukuleleplayers 60,000 frequent flyer points to bid for the upgrade. I was just lucky I guess.

@@frederickwong4390 Thank you, good to hear that 👍

@@hlamoe5821 thank you

@@unknown-personnel.5274 Thank you very much, I am glad you like the video.

@@natashawilliams6040 Thank you very much, very happy to hear that you like the video. September is still within the raining season, however, I suggest you should check the website www.accuweather.com for the monthly forecast and see. We did that, and took the chance last minute and it turned out to be brilliant weather for our entire 10 days stay in Maldives in August, except that one afternoon on the island…. ⛈️

@@AlanLawSydney thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions Alan it is much appreciated. I do have one more question… how was the boat ride to the Coco Bodu? I know it depends on the weather but did you find the boat transfer to be quite rough? I ask because I am pregnant and we have booked our holiday for early September☺️

@@natashawilliams6040 Congrats for the baby! We had the same experience as you, it was our baby moon trip to Maldives. The boat ride was a bit rough, 5 out of 10 I would say, we were worried as well, as my girlfriend was 6 months pregnant at the time of the visit. The driver told us to sit at the back of the boat and lay back down a bit so to mitigate the roughness. Worried but turned out Ok. You can watch my other video ‘10 things you must know before travelling to Maldives’ in my Maldives holiday playlist, and you can how heavily pregnant she was back then. I wish you good luck for your trip, have fun and enjoy!

@@realjohnboxall thank you, it is a very nice place to visit. Sounds like you were caught in the middle of the protest. But I think it’s also good that you got to fly home with a military plane, rare chance 👍

Probably not going back to Thailand for a while, as I have been there a couple of times before

@@pigmoonk2545 Yes. I heard they are rolling out the new business class on the fleet gradually

@@AlanLawSydney They should . It looks very 2000s instead of 2020s

@@gunvaldsandhaland7757 Thank you

@@tassiesmac thank you, next time I will pay attention to this

@@Sanznachito Thank you and you are right, new Business class cabin is quite modern. Hopefully one day you will 👍

@@MarcucciLeising Oh thank you very much

@@michaelschabow2911 Good point, thank you. Will pay more attention to the details in the future

@@nicholasngo5428 One day you will 👍✈️

Are you a Han Chinese?

@@nicholasngo5428 yes I am

Good resort. You will enjoy it

@@deangreen3370 I was surprised Qantas was ranked 24, down from 17. I have flown many other airlines, so far the food and services are far better than many others. On my return flight with American Airlines business class, the food was terrible

@@AlanLawSydney yes American Airlines business class, the food is terrible but has it updated their food in a long time

@@Coolwow437 thank you, I will try to do more

@@AlanLawSydney thanks

@@louiseleonard1992 thank you, I am glad that you like it

@@marcandreasson87 thank you, you should try to fly in a low season, might be lucky and can find cheaper business class seats

Thank you Ken, glad you enjoyed it

Thank you, I love the views too, that's why I always prefer window seat

​@@AlanLawSydney👍👍👍