ULTIMATE MALDIVES TRAVEL GUIDE | 19 Things To Know Before Going Maldives

[@kelvinballoo]

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[@timaadams7205]

loved this thank you !

[@kelvinballoo]

Glad you loved it Tima adams :) Thanks for your comment!

[@cryptolord9826]

How about cigars brother

[@leesilyule7416]

Should we take our own snorkeling equipment with?

[@kelvinballoo]

I think they normally provide there.

[@brothersman524]

Cool video I have been to 5 times and yes I agree with your points

[@kelvinballoo]

@Brother SMan, thanks for you comment! Wow 5 times! What was your most memorable among those 5 times and where would you recommend me to to if I go again ?

[@brothersman524]

@@kelvinballoo Everything in the Maldives was memorable. I stayed in Gili Lankanfushi (very expensive but truly amazing), One and Only Reethi Rah, Paradise Island Resort, Baros Island Resort, Meeru Island Resort - all great. Water villas are amazing but beach villas are actually a lot cheaper. Best time to go is between Jan and March - I have been in Feb or March everytime but these are the peak months and most expensive but you can still great deals if you keep searching during these months.. Yes never bring alcohol and pork into the country and they are strict with bikinis especially on local islands and in city of Male. Most resorts don't have ATMs so always bring cash (they accept US dollars for sure but in Male it is handy to have local currencies). I am a Muslim from the UK so I do know about the laws there. The next place I would like to stay in is Sovena Jani Resort. In terms of what to do there, nearly every resorts offer island hopping tours, snorkelling, romantic dinners at a sandbank, sunset cruises, day trip to Male (a few sites to see there especially Sultan Park, The Grand Mosque, The Markets)

[@alwaysinsearch]

@@brothersman524 How many days is needed to really see everything in the Maldives?

[@alwaysinsearch]

@@brothersman524 which beach hotel do you recommend? I'm wanting to go in Nov, is that a good time?

[@brothersman524]

@@alwaysinsearch I would stay 4 to 5 nights. November is the rainy season but prices might be reasonable. Best time is Jan to Apr but it is the most expensive period. It depends on what you can afford regarding which island resorts you would want to stay. Island Resorts like Gili Lankanfushi and Sovena Jani are very expensive but Meeru Island and Paradise Island are reasonably priced. Bear in mind that you have to take the speedboat from Male Airport and the hotel that you will choose will charge you for the transfers (range between £100 and £300 depending on proximity and resort you are staying)

[@engine4280]

i have a question , how did get the permission to fly ur drone?thanks

[@rahumaahmed8813]

Hey I am from there and I am proud of it

[@kelvinballoo]

@Rhuma Ahmed, nice place indeed! Enjoy your beautiful country :D

[@YumnuBinthAhmedAshraf]

I am also from Maldives

[@zeehanzubair9604]

I really think he misunderstood the atoll, as a ring shaped reef around an island but it itself is a ring of whole islands

[@kelvinballoo]

@Zeehan thanks for that!

[@alexz_9809]

When I finish all their facts does a much more lively nightlife a new probably Mr because you probably came where to early that's the time it should be trying to come to the Maldives I see any place in this festivals

[@doctorsitumorang]

Thanks for the info bro

[@kelvinballoo]

No problem 👍

[@mormariayoga5283]

Hi which islands are resort islands? Thank you very helpful video!

[@kelvinballoo]

@Mormaria, resort islands are islands that have one resort only on them..they are own by the resort... you can have a look at Google maps, you will find some...or make a search on Agoda ;)

[@jazlynnxd1189]

Now I'm sort of scared of my island sinking, I live in Maldives and didn't know some of these things

[@kelvinballoo]

@Anna_banana, sorry my intention wasn't to scare people. Don't think there is a need to get alarmed so fast. According to experts, if there is to have any sinking, that would be around 2100. Also, the government does know about these apparently and they are looking into solutions for future. Last thing is, technology is advancing very rapidly that am sure good solutions will be found in the future. There is really no need to worry in my opinion :)

[@anumziakhan8510]

Hello! Does it rains heavily in Maldives during the mid May? Is it worth visiting at this point of time?

[@shimaanzuhair224]

Like same Welcome is Marhaba In dhivehi & Arabic 🌙🤘

[@kelvinballoo]

Ahhh, thanks @Shimaan Zuhair! Good to know that. I've heard before but did not really look on to see what it is hehe

[@ahmedshifaah4939]

What I'm a Maldivan And R. Dhubaafaru

[@captainawesome3178]

For the drone flying on local islands do you need any other approval except the resort for flying there?

[@kelvinballoo]

I think, you can ask from the people you are staying at but most importantly, better check more formal authorities: uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-maldives/ That time I went, there were less restrictions. But also, things to take note when asking people is to check whether there is any nearby airport or whether seaplanes fly frequently around. If there are seaplanes...better not risk it. Fly not too high and within line of sight, i think that should be alright for local islands without seaplanes around.

[@ibrahimluthufee108]

I am the judge cause meh be a maldivian 1.You can just say rufiya you don't have to say maldivian rufiya 2.And ooredoo are used if I am right 3. Yeah people say what are which atoll are you born from or what atoll are your parents and in some atolls have a different ways to say Dhivehi we all have the same but some islands just say it differently 4.yeah some little maldivians which to touch snow

[@kelvinballoo]

@Ibrahim luthufee, thanks for you feedback! :D Cheers!

[@alisobah5498]

Im maldivian

[@kelvinballoo]

Oh hi there @Ali Sobah. Hope you are well. Which island do you live on? I MISS MALDIVES!!

[@alisobah5498]

Capital

[@jazlynnxd1189]

Capital is Ma'le

[@delso3968]

We are conservative Muslims from USA..We would like to visit the Maldives within the next 2 weeks in shaa Allah. We don't want tourist resorts we'd rather stay with locals if possible and near mosques..any suggestions? We don't know where to strat looking

[@alisobah5498]

I suggest huhlumalé might not be much but it would be an ok start

[@straykidswhoionlystanbabyp8646]

I'm a maldivian why th am I watching this? 😐

[@kelvinballoo]

@stray kids who? ahahhaha

[@ashwinij1022]

Hi are forex cards accepted in Maldives?

[@kelvinballoo]

Sorry I don't know about that @Ashwini

[@pavlostus4920]

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[@nasheedha5097]

Hey im from maldives s. Hithadhoo addu city

[@kelvinballoo]

Hello there @Nasheedhaaa. HOpe you are doing great :)

[@nasheedha5097]

@@kelvinballoo im doing great thanks

[@nn843]

How are The things going with Corona virus now? @nasheeda hassan

[@nasheedha5097]

@@nn843 bad sorry bexause corona virus

[@joeawk]

Nice but too much fuss for enjoyment. I will stick to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia.

[@familyrobinsonnaan7875]

Not dhihevi it’s dhivehi

[@kelvinballoo]

Thanks @family.

[@abdirashidibrahim1557]

Hello and assa laamu aleikum are diverent learn first

[@darkdragonspinaki]

Maldives ❌ is very expensive and tourists are ill treated, wearing bikinis can land you in jail, no alcohol and islamic sharia law is applicable. Lakshadweep ✅ is very affordable, locals are nice and are very welcoming.

[@laughthevideo]

Fake news lol.i am from Maldives.no one jets jailed for wearing bikini.there are bikini beaches in local islands.Resorts you can wear what ever you want in anu beaches

[@mohitjoshi3994]

This country is going to submerged in water.. Maldives not safe.. Go to lakshadweep.. Same to same and cheap