How To Choose The PERFECT MALDIVES RESORT | What You NEED To Know

For private transfers in the South Ari Atoll contact Halym via whats app [phone]
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After spending a month in the Maldives we've learned a thing or 2 or 3 😁
We will tell you all you need to know about choosing the best resort when coming to the Maldives. From Airport tips, seaplane explained, Resort cost and packages, and what resorts don't want you to know.

[@ani4ani]

The most informative video I've seen on the Maldives. Thank you so much!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it! We have 30 informative maldives videos. Hope you’ve see other as well

[@ajdono68]

We loved Pullman Maldives for all inclusive.

[@a.brasil6126]

Your videos helped me decide for LUX* South Ari Atoll.I am surprising my husby with a trip for his birthday in April 2025. It is still some time to go but I already booked 2 different types of rooms: 3 nights in a Beach Villa and 4 nights in a Romantic Over Water Villa with pool (just like the one you guys stayed at). And because I booked in advance, I can also save some money till the trip, LUX* charges a 30% deposit and the balance can be paid till 30 days prior to your arrival. Yes, The Maldives are expensive if you want to experience the whole Over Water+All Inclusive + Romantic Candle Light Dinner at the Beach thing. But I am sure it will be every penny worth it! And for birthday celebrations, they also offer complementary cake and you can CHOOSE what cake you want! Just say it and they will make it happen ❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

Yay!!! So so happy for you!!!! Send us your res number or full name on IG and we will try to add an extra gift for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Livingtheglobe]

And yes, it will be absolutly worth it!!!!

[@jeninaramayla4545]

Very helpful information, especially on the unclear transfers. ❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SpaceForceCooks]

One possible issue with the speedboat, while rare, it can be too rough for the speedboat to go out. Often when it is too rough, it can last for a couple of days. Our trip about six weeks ago, for 3 days we couldn't get to the island of Omadhoo which is located in South Ari by boat. I'd imagine in addition to seaplanes giving resort kickbacks, the resorts don't want you showing up sour demanding to be refunded for the missed nights. The other thing that one needs to figure out at these resorts is food and activities. So many will skip the full board are shocked how expensive al la carte really was and the same for the activities. Usually, resort websites will list the full board pricing and maybe the activities but if they don't, you can email them and usually they'll send you a list including al la carte menus

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hey there. Yes we were there 3 weeks ago and yes speedboats were rough but seaplanes were canceled as well. Many guests were trapped on all of the islands

[@jcj68]

Glad you mentioned the sharks swim away, I was thinking it might not be an enjoyable swim in the ocean having them all around. Thank you for giving us as much information, you guys are awesome! Maldives is definitely in my bucket list

[@Livingtheglobe]

Lol, yes they are tiny literally baby sharks and they are never around when people are Swimming

[@nnajj01]

I believe in ALL INCLUSIVE.😊. Will be staying at an all inclusive in a few months.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Nice!

[@LiliMili-jy1si]

When are you going?

[@ivanamartey8861]

This was very helpful, thank you so much😁

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosiezrosiez9084]

Wow, The trick at the end was a major help! I'm in Dhigurah right now.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Wow! We will be there in 4days!

[@deborah3783]

Great informative video! Thank you and congrats on your honeymoon!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thanks so much! ♥️

[@laurelstarks6729]

Awesome - thank you! Packed with great info. And congratulations on your wedding!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you♥️♥️

[@1Vegas777]

Clear water would be my preference...Gr8 video as usual..Thanks!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mine too! Thank you for your support 😘🙏

[@carolyntyp]

Thanks for making this detailed and informative video! How do you check which resorts allow you to arrive on your own private speedboat transfer? I feel like if I email the resorts to ask whether I can arrange my own transfer, they will definitely say no.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad it helped. You have to get a confirmation from the resort so jusy email. 99% will say yes! I emailed many myself 😃

[@dilshanperera7271]

Thanks this will be really helpful I'm planning to go honeymoon next month❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

You're welcome 😊 happy honeymoon 💕💕💕

[@totallylauratravels]

Loving your Maldives content thank you! Are you shooting with a GoPro for your face to camera content or something else?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you, no I’m actually filming using the iPhone 14pro max not in selfie mode but the back camera, just because it’s higher quality and I can choose which lens for which shot. Hope this helps

[@คนยโสโก้อิหลี]

❤beautiful place, Thank you for let me know, we plan to go there next year for honeymoon ❤❤, We haven't decided on a resort yet.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Yas!

[@thePompousRhombus]

did u find out? we're in the same spot

[@WiseFamin]

Congratulations on your wedding and honeymoon!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you so much 😀🌺💕

[@makshmk1079]

Beautiful places, incredible!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Spasibo, Maks 🙏

[@ezhilr3667]

Great Video :) Thanks a lot!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you liked it!

[@bernie2108]

over the top presentation.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you

[@charliekline6338]

If you pay extra for all inclusive, once you’re on the resort you don’t have to pay extra money for food and alcohol right?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Correct, however there are some promotional nights where they might have specialty dinning which can be an up charge. Of course they are always trying to get more out of you. But for the most part you’d be all set with the all inclusive package

[@irisho1967]

Thank you for the video, you mentioned that the hotel will insisted they require mandatory transfer. In that case, will they allow us to check in if we arrive by a private transfer? Thank you in advance.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Yes but you have to email them once you book and let them know you do not need a transfer

[@MrProducer313]

What time of year have you noticed to be the best weather wise?

[@jasminek7603]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@Livingtheglobe]

You're welcome!

[@kirareed1865]

This video was very informative. Thank you.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheGutFeels]

Awesome helpful video!

[@Livingtheglobe]

So glad!🥰🥰

[@renusaraf9588]

Can you pls suggest any agencies who can take you for private snorkelling away from your resort? We are staying at the Ritz Carlton.

[@Livingtheglobe]

It’s not an agent it’s local contact. If you can kindly reach out to us we can provide information: motiapp.com/profile/livingtheglobe

[@liberation26]

Love your videos! Thank you. I'm curious... if you noticed seaweeds in any of the atolls? Thanks.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Yes there are but on private resorts they are constantly cleaning them so you really don’t see much little if non. On local islands you will see more cause they don’t clean as much but it’s not so much like Mexico and other places

[@liberation26]

@@Livingtheglobe Thank you for sharing that. Look forward to more of your videos.

[@TMalikzada]

Hello, we would like to use prive speedboat to go from Male International Airpot to Dgihurah. We are four people. Will cost be 65 dollar for all of us or more than that? Thanks in advance.

[@Livingtheglobe]

no, from Male airport to Dhigurah, it's a public speed boat and it's price per person

[@55stevieray]

Very helpful information, thank you.

[@Livingtheglobe]

You are welcome!

[@alleyjay6523]

Thank you for your great video. I appreciate it. I would like to know what seafood restaurant you went to?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was AzzureMare italian restaurant but the also have seafood buffet once a week

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was AzzureMare italian restaurant but the also have seafood buffet once a week

[@Lena-qk7qq]

Very useful, Thanks!

[@Livingtheglobe]

You're welcome!

[@gianguyen3827]

Hi! Does Centara Grand provide a speedboat service from Dhigurah? If not, how can I get to the resort like you did?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hi they do but it costs $400usd for a private speedboat. For privatetransfers contact Mua on whatspapp+960 7 800644 he charges $80round trip per speedboad. Mention Irina &Devon to get this rate

[@rolando0572]

I want to go there, Iwas looking for the Siyam World Resort Maldives.. what do you think.. regards from panama

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hi! We’ve never been to Siyam

[@concepcionaspili6965]

Very informative. Thanks! Is there a company we can contact that can arrange paid tours to sone resorts just to visit them?

[@Livingtheglobe]

You can not just show up to resorts. They are private and MOST of them do not allow visitors. There are some tours that are specifically made for Resort Day Trips but it depends on the island you are staying on. Maafushi has the most options for that. Check out our Maldives travel guides livingtheglobe.net/maldives

[@1252sharad]

very informative thankyou

[@kb-jo3ti]

Are the water villas connected to the beach villa's? I mean like if we stay in a water villa then are we able to walk down to the beach resorts and likewise? Thanks for all this info though a lot to take in 😅

[@Livingtheglobe]

Over water villas are usually away from beach villas over the water in other words you’d have to walk over the water via the jetty to get to you overwater villa. Yes you have access to the entire private island except the staff area. Hope this answered your question

[@kb-jo3ti]

Thank you so much. Another question please, For our meals etc we would have to walk out onto the beach villas side as I can see no service or restaurants on the water villas itself.

[@Livingtheglobe]

@kb-jo3ti that’s correct unless you order room service

[@rpmoore9]

How many days would you recommend a couple spend there on their honeymoon?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Depends where you are coming from. Min a week. Ideal 10-12 days 🥰☀️

[@johndorian473]

Things I don't like about the private islands apart from the sky high cost 1. The forced early checkouts. Your checkout might be 12pm but they'll wake you up at 6am because their stupidBoat leaves early 2. Assigned seats. Restaurants have seats assigned so you can't just sit anywhere you like 3. Designated swim areas. Some resorts don't like it if you swim anywhere and they'll ask you to gtfo to the lagoon 4. Being very very greedy wrt basic stuff like charging 6dollars for bottle of water 5. All inclusive is not all inclusive because of greed. Full board doesn't include water like wtf! What's funny is a local island will not have your hotel impose any of these restrictions

[@Livingtheglobe]

Agree! Which resort did you go to? We have not experienced the swiming limitations.

[@lovishjain5002]

Hi, thanks for your amazing video. Being a vegetarian I was thinking of opting for a'la carte instead of all inclusive at Lux resort and your video helped. One question, does Lux let you book your own transfers or its mandatory to fly via a seeplane?

[@Livingtheglobe]

You can book a speed boat from Male to Dihgurah then a speed boat from Dihgura 5 min to LUX😜

[@anupampalit]

I do not see the speed boat transfer number. Can you please share?

[@Livingtheglobe]

[phone] Halym

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Also did you go to Maldives in the wet season ? Worried about the mosquitoes.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Depends on the winds. They spay the island as well but you can buy spray at the airport for about $3.5USD

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Thank you so much for your quick response. What month did you go? Was told in the wet season there’s many mosquitoes spreading dengue fever etc. People still contracting the virus even though they have used insect repellent.

[@Livingtheglobe]

@user-uh2qn1ez8z we were there in March and we are here now

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Oh wow. ! Lucky you. What resort are you staying now?

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Hi there who did you use for transfers to lux south ari? How much was it.? The price for two people the resort told me was $1500aud for two people. It’s almost more than our international flights from Sydney Thank you

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hi! Never get the price from resorts 🤣🤣🤣 we took the seaplane one way but if you want to save, you need to take a public speedboat from the airport to the local island Dhiguarh i think its about $60usd pp one way and then hire a private speedboat from Dhiguarh to Lux. You can use our trusted guy there Halym. If you have IG please reach out to us there because its easier to message

[@AidanRose-w9g]

How do you know the times the public speedboat make their trips. Is there a timetable to look at?

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Sorry how long is the trip to from male?

[@AidanRose-w9g]

Actually just went to the lux resort website they don’t allow you to book a room unless you purchase their mandatory seaplane flights. It’s unbelievable.

[@samyakgangwal8268]

You didn't mention personal whatsapp number of private speedboat transfer

[@maffbuckley600]

What resort is best for solo travellers? Im looking at going in a few weeks ❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hmmm maybe oblu xprerience they have a lot of party 😃

[@maffbuckley600]

@Livingtheglobe experience huh.. il look it up.. thank you 😊

[@beth8987]

Does all inclusive means I don’t have to pay for transfer ?

[@Livingtheglobe]

No! You have to pay for transfers. Only a few resorts offer free transfers

[@beth8987]

@@Livingtheglobe I am planning to book Villa park , sun island but I was told by the agency that all inclusive covers the transportation cost as well .. what do you think about that ?

[@beth8987]

Do you think it is too good to be true?!

[@ReallyBdulla]

Nice vlo🇲🇻 thanks

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@teedimi9539]

rented one of the bungalows with a slide in the Maldives and it was extremely overrated

[@porscha1563]

What made it overrated? That's exactly what I wanted to book.

[@teedimi9539]

@porscha1563 it definitely wasn't anything special. Good for a night or 2 for the experience, but after that, you much rather be closer to the amenities and activities. Walking back and forth from the bungalow to the restaurants etc was extremely tedious. Service can get tied up with every other bungalow unless you get a personal butler at extra cost. I would've much rather enjoyed a beach front property closer to everything at my fingertips. Further away you are from the shore the more tedious it becomes to explore the surrounding scenery and mingle with the locals. If you're not a sociable person, you just want to lock yourself in the bungalow, are able to afford the all inclusive food and beverage packages with personal butler(recommended you get a private butler as service amongst the bungalows can get tied up with other patrons, especially if you're the furthest one out). The it would be perfect for you. For me, the novelty wore off quite quickly as i do like to explore and visit other restaurants, not just the ONE the resort offers

[@subevo35]

Sounds like a lot of hassle

[@Livingtheglobe]

Yes its complicated 😃