My Maldivian Experience... Highs: Everything!!! Specifically...my villa; the resort; the snorkeling; seeing dolphins; meeting some great people. Lows: Getting my wine confiscated upon entering the country. Best Moment: My birthday...every single second of it! Smells: Post-rain morning. Sounds: Waves; propellers of the seaplane. Sights: Water in all shades of blue; seeing the atolls from overhead; dolphins. Tastes: All sorts of unusual tropical Asian fruits; cheese and wine pairings; chocolate and wine pairings; coconut lime sorbet. Purchases: A few postcards. Fun Food Finds: The rare fruits; rare cheeses; banana jam. Other General Info... Visa needed? No. Transportation: Sri Lankan Airlines. Upon arriving in Male, I took a seaplane to the resort. Type of currency? The only type of currency I was aware of was charging things to my room. All prices were in U.S. Dollars so I am assuming that those were accepted. Language: Arabic and English. Things the Maldives Are Known For: Atolls; being a paradise. Religion: Muslim Costs: $2100 (including airfare, all hotel costs and the seaplane) |