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FOREWORD Local Island Tourism have a vital role to play in Maldives’ tourism industry and the nation’s economy. It offers much-needed diversification within the market, giving visitors a budget alternative for mid-to-low market segments, resulting in an increase of overall tourist arrivals to the country.

However, it was only recently that guesthouses were given the opportunity to thrive. After the establishment of the tourism industry in 1972, Maldives was well-known as a high-end holiday destination for decades.

The tourism sector was dominated by luxury resorts and Maldives gained a reputation as an expensive holiday destination due to the ultra-luxurious but limited accommodation options in the country. Permission to operate guesthouses in local islands was granted in 2009, thus, revolutionizing tourism in the Maldives. The guesthouse sector is now one of the fastestgrowing sectors in the industry.

Local island tourism has come a long way since then. With 695 guesthouses in the country, of which 405 are currently operational, the sector accounts for 16% of the total bed capacity in Maldives. The total number of bed capacity is 11,000 beds, of which 7,000 are operational at the moment. The figure is expected to double in the next 5 to 7 years.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the global economy and brought the world to a standstill, Maldives being no exception. After months of lockdown, the world has begun to open up. In an effort to revive the hard-hit tourism industry, Maldives reopened borders to the world from 15th July 2020. Using a phased reopening, the local island tourism sector of Maldives has also now resumed operations, bringing an influx of tourists looking for a safe haven to travel to.

As consumer confidence in travel steadily increases, the guesthouse sector is bouncing back at a rate much faster than anticipated. Recovery seems to be close on the horizon; the country now projects a total tourist arrival figure of 1.5 million for the year 2021. By embracing the “new normal” and moving forward with renewed hope and vigor, let’s look ahead into the future as the sun shines down upon us once again.

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7 foreword 9 industry outlook 12 where in the world is maldives?

16 a brief history of local island tourism in maldives 20 cultural history of maldives 24 getting around in the maldives 28 getting the most of your stay 37 top local islands for tourism in maldives 52 fuvamulah - an equatorial enigma 60 guesthouse directory 08

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MALDIVES?

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Strewn across the Indian Ocean in a double chain of twenty-six atolls filled with hundreds of small tropical islands lies one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world: The Maldives.

This small island nation is made up of about 1,200 coral islands formed around natural ring-like atolls just across the equator and covers over 90,000 square kilometers directly south of India and Sri Lanka.

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Renown the world over for its white sandy beaches and breathtaking underwater beauty, each atoll of the Maldives is made of coral reefs encircling turquoise lagoons.

These reefs are among the biggest attractions the country has as they are teeming with countless species of marine creatures and underwater coral gardens. Each atoll has approximately 20 to 60 islands of which only a handful are inhabited. However, there are a few atolls that are basically just single, isolated islands.

Out of the thousand or so islands, only 187 are inhabited while the other islands are used entirely for economic purposes; tourism, fishing and agriculture being the leading economic industries in the country.

The Maldives is among the most low-lying countries in the world with the highest natural point, usually a small hill, having an elevation of about 2.5 meters above sealevel. While coconut palms make up the majority of the vegetation in the islands, there is a distinct difference in the

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types of plants found in the inhabited and uninhabited islands. Inhabited islands usually have small groves of banana, papaya, drumstick, citrus, breadfruit trees and coconut palms. In the uninhabited islands you are more likely to find various types of bushes and mangroves along the beach as well as the ever present coconut trees.

Marshy areas and even small to mediumsized lakes can be found on some islands.

The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 and 33°C (75.2 and 91.4 °F) throughout the year. The country experiences two seasons: the dry season associated with the winter northeast monsoon and the rainy season brought by the summer southwest monsoon. However, due to global warming, the monsoons have become less predictable each year. Suffice to say that the weather now is warm and sunny most of the year, with only the occasional rainy days regardless of which monsoon it is.

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a brief history of local island tourism in maldives

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Local Island Tourism played a key role in the development of the Maldives’ tourism industry when it was in its infancy back in the 1970s. Even though there clearly was a demand for guesthouses while the tourist resorts were being developed, all guesthouses were abruptly and inexplicably shutdown by the Government in May 1984. The situation remained unchanged until 2008, when amendments brought to the Tourism Act in January 2008 revealed that operating guesthouses in inhabited islands of the Maldives wasn’t technically prohibited.

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However, the avenues for actually implementing such a venture remained effectively blocked since regulations on establishing and operating guesthouses were never drafted.

Later, in July the same year, the issue was raised again in the People’s Majlis and led to the passing of a resolution that allowed the operation of guesthouse services in inhabited islands of the Maldives. Yet again, even though the resolution was passed by a Majlis majority, no laws or regulations were drafted and all avenues for running guesthouses in inhabited islands of the Maldives remained shut.

It wasn’t until near the end of 2009 that permission to operate

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guesthousesin inhabited islands was granted and proposed regulations to implement such endeavors was finally approved. For those who had been waiting years to start their guesthouses, the time had finally come and there was no looking back. Despite a rocky start and lots of challenges, the pioneers of the industry strived through and by the end of 2010 there were 479 beds in 23 guesthouses in Maldives. As of now there are over 10,000 beds in 631 guesthouses in over 80 inhabited islands of the Maldives. The guesthouse industry in the Maldives is now one of the most successful and fastest growing industries in the country and the future looks very bright for everyone involved.

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CULTURAL HISTORY OF MALDIVES

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A strong influence from various countries across the region is apparent in the culture of Maldives.

No surprise as the island nation is located directly in the trading route of the Indian Ocean and have had contact with visitors and settlers from many different customs and traditions from various neighbouring countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Persia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Africa throughout history.

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Over the years Maldivians assimilated a lot of the traditions and beliefs from these contacts and created a unique cultural identity for themselves. Today, you can find varying levels of these influences in all aspects of the Maldivian culture, language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes.

Maldivians are a mixed-race and differ greatly in looks, even from one atoll to the next. The Maldivian language, Dhivehi, is used only in the Maldives but also differs in dialect in some of the atolls, especially in the south of Maldives.

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language spoken in Sri Lanka. However, over the years a lot of Hindi, Arabic and even English words have been assimilated into the Dhivehi language.

The Maldives is a 100% Muslim country and religion plays a very important role of the average Maldivian’s life, but the mixing of cultures is very much evident in almost all forms of Maldivian arts. For example, the local music and dance combination known as bodu-beru (literally translated to as “Big Drum”) is almost indistinguishable from African drumming and tribal dancing. Maldivian sail boats, or dhoni, have a particular look

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that is uniquely Maldivian but the influence of Arabian dhows and Persian sea-faring vessels are clearly felt in the overall design.

Religious festivals and celebrations, such as the two Islamic Eid festivals, are celebrated all over the country and activities that take place differ greatly from region to region despite a common overall theme.

Handicrafts, fine arts and architecture, mostly seen in the fine intricate details on wooden beams in holy places such as mosques, is similar to what is found in Southeast Asian countries.

However, some designs, such as the geometric and swirling designs used in

mat weaving and the embroidery of the neckline of women’s traditional dresses and ornaments are unique to Maldives. The beautiful lacquer-work, usually painted in black, red and yellow, is a dying art form in the country but efforts are being made to revitalize interest in the craft. Many of these works of art, including miniature dhonis and lacquer-work can be found in souvenir shops at resorts and in Male’ for sale.

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GETTING AROUND IN THE MALDIVES

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If this is your first time in Maldives, your point of entry will most likely be the Velana International Airport (VIA) in the island of Hulhule. Depending on the travel plans you’ve made, you’re going to have to catch a boat or seaplane ride to get to your actual destination. As a country of more than 1192 islands and islets divided into 20 atolls encompassing a territory of over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (34,749 sq mi), the only possible modes of transport are by sea and air. Resorts will already have your sea or air transfer ready when you arrive at the airport and you’ll most likely be using a speedboat transfer to the resort if it is near to the airport. If your resort is located in one of the more distant atolls you’ll most likely get to enjoy the beauty of the Maldives from a bird’s viewpoint as you fly to your destination in one of the seaplanes.

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Velana International Airport is one of the four international airports in the Maldives. Then there are seven domestic airports. However, it should be noted that the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and Male’ is the central hub of all travel within the country.

Male’ city is 10 minutes away from Velana International Airport by ferry. In Male’, there are plenty of taxis available to whisk you and your luggage away to wherever you want. Travelling to a tourist resort, hotel or safari cruise is also available from Male’ and the airport. If your destination happens to be a tourist resort, hotel, or safari cruise, then airport representative or resort staff will pick you up upon arrival and guide you through the process of getting to your sea or air transfer.

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Resorts located farther away from Male’ will most likely use seaplane transfers for their guests. The seaplanes travel at relatively low altitudes compared to the bigger planes and allows you to get a closer aerial view of the beauty of the Maldives. In contrast, the speedboat service is a different kind of adventure altogether. Depending on the weather, you could be in for a smooth or a rough and fun time as the speedboat tackles the blue waters while you enjoy the sun on your face and the wind through your hair. Then there’s the dhoni, the name given to any of the various designs of local seafaring vessels. It offers a slower and gentler ride compared to the speedboat, but is no less of an experience.

getting the most of your stay

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A holiday in Maldives would be incomplete without enjoying at least a few of the fantastic excursions available from resorts and guesthouses. With so many places to see and so much to do, you’d be hard- pressed to enjoy everything, so here’s a small guide to help you decide what activities you can fit into your holiday.

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DIVING

Scuba diver near a coral reef Photography by Dive Club Maldives

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The unmatched beauty of the Maldives marine world is a unique experience that everyone must try at least once in their life. Luckily, all resorts and the majority of the liveaboards that operate here come with well - equipped dive centers, staffed by multilingual and experienced professionals.

Almost all dive centers in Maldives now offer underwater cameras for rent or purchase, allowing you to take a video of your dive with you when you go back to show off to your friends and family.

SURFING

Location: Fuvahmulah Photography by Zafar Ali

Although a relatively new addition to the Maldives experience compared to diving and snorkelling, the Maldives now boasts some of the best surf spots in the world and attracts even world famous surfers to its surf breaks. The best time for surfing in the Maldives is said to be from April

to October but there are surf spots all across the Maldives that can offer excellent experiences to everyone from beginners to professionals all throughout the year. The surf generally ranges in size from 3 to 8 feet although bigger ones are experienced occasionally.

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ISLAND HOPPING SEAPLANE TOURS 1 Island hopping in Kaafu Guraidhoo Photography by Dynamyst 2 A seaplane waits for passengers Photography by Dynamyst 3 A happy guest shows off her first catch Photography by Dynamyst 4 Aerial view of Male’City at sunset Photography by Dynamyst 5 Liveaboard docked at Hulhumale’ habor Photography by Dynamyst

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Basically, it’s a bundled package that gives you the chance to enjoy several excursions in one! The ‘island-hopping’ excursion usually takes you to another resort, an uninhabited island and an inhabited island all in a day! If getting a small taste of what another Maldivian resort is like isn’t enough, consider that you will get the chance to go snorkelling in the clear waters of a deserted island and relax at the end of the trip by enjoying a beach BBQ under the stars. You will also be able to visit a local inhabited island to experience what a typical Maldivian island looks like.

The seaplane companies operating in the Maldives offer spectacular flights over the atolls; perfect for photo trips or sight-seeing.

Enjoy the aerial view of the beautiful islands of the Maldives as the seaplanes fly low to give you the best views from the air as possible.

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FISHING

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For the adventurous types who want a chance to tell the tale of landing the big one! Set out early in the morning and catch an unforgettable Maldivian sunrise while the crew of the boat prepares an energetic breakfast that will keep your energy levels high for the upcoming battle. Then prepare for an epic struggle to land one of the biggest game fish in Maldivian waters; marlins or swordfish.

Available as a full-day or half-day trip, the Male’ Tour allows tourists to experience the hustle and bustle of the world’s most densely populated capital city. At the Male’ jetty you will be handed over to an external local tour guide who will guide you through the history, politics and culture of this unique country. In Male’ you have several places worth seeing and visiting, such as the National Museum, the local fish market, fruit & vegetable market, and the Sultan Park. You can finish off the tour by visiting some of the several souvenir shops in the area.

Often said to be the best way to enjoy the Maldives if you are a diver, a cruise boat not only offers you the opportunity to explore and visit a lot of the islands of the Maldives, it also gives you the chance to dive some of the best dive sites all across the Maldives.

That’s not all; being on one of the various sizes of the beautiful luxury liveaboards of Maldives means you get to go on fishing trips too!

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The world’s biggest passenger submarine is available to take you down to the beautiful underwater paradise of the Maldives.

A truly unique experience not to be missed and highly recommended for every tourist to the Maldives.

What makes this submarine trip unique is not that you get to see many of the fantastic marine creatures that inhabit the Maldivian sea up close, but the fact that the operators of the trip have arranged an underwater circus for the passengers to enjoy

as they gaze out through the portholes of the submarine. Watch as divers interact with the various marine life around the sub, feeding and playing with them. Gasp in awe as a playful giant moray eel comes out from the reef it calls home to swim and play around with the divers, even letting them pet and feed it. Catching sight of a turtle or shark is also very possible.

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SNORKELLING Snorkelling is a good alternative to diving for those who do not want to go through the hassle of learning to dive and getting familiar with the equipment. Just put on a snorkel and you’re good to go. Maldives lagoons are so clear and abundant with rich marine life that even a short snorkelling trip just a few feet away from the beach over the house reef will yield unbelievable wonders and sights to enjoy.

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WATER SPORTS SUNSET & DOLPHIN CRUISE Every tourist resort in the Maldives has a Water Sports Center and the same is true for almost every island that operates guesthouses in the Maldives. These offer various activities for the guests but the basic activities available usually are snorkelling, windsurfing, banana riding, kayaking, and jet skiing. However, some Water Sports Centers also offer the more thrilling catamaran sailing, parasailing, kite-surfing and even Flyboards (Iron Manstyle water jet-pack) and the Subwing (the personal submarine that lets you “fly” through the water.

Take the chance to enjoy stunning Maldivian sunset out on the high seas with a glass of sparkling wine and dolphins to guide your way.

Don’t forget to take your cameras, as there’s always a chance to bump into some friendly dolphins who are more than willing to put on a show for you.

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TOP LOCAL ISLANDS TO VISIT IN THE MALDIVES Photography by Dynamyst

Maldives tourism industry has been dominated by high-end resorts for decades. However, in 2009 with the permission to operate guesthouses in the local islands, it brought a revolution to the tourism industry of Maldives. Since then the local island tourism sector has been one of the fastestgrowing sectors in Maldives tourism industry.

Here are the top 31 local island tourism destinations in Maldives to visit post pandemic.

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FUVAHMULAH ISLAND

MAAFUSHI ISLAND

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One of the most famous islands in Maldives for its beauty and historical importance, Fuvahmulah is the second nearest atoll to the Equator and the first atoll in the Southern Hemisphere.

Being a one-island atoll itself, Fuvahmulah has many distinctive features which make the island unique.

The birthplace of the guesthouse industry in the Maldives, Kaafu Atoll Maafushi is about 45 minutes away from Male’ via speedboat and now boasts over a dozen beautiful guesthouses and offers guests an assortment of activities and facilities that would rival any Maldivian resort.

Located in Alif Alif Atoll, Rasdhoo is the capital island of the administrative division and has many guesthouses with varying degrees of comfort and amenities available. The island is very popular with divers due to its close proximity to several famous dive sites. Honeymooners and couples will also love the picnic island and sandbank excursions.

Kaafu Atoll Gnaviyani Atoll Alifu Alifu Atoll

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KEYODHOO ISLAND

FULIDHOO ISLAND

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Located in Vaavu atoll, the island is popular for those looking to spend their holidays on fishing excursions out in the open sea. So, expect to find several guesthouses that cater specifically to this group of tourists. However, the island also offers the usual water sports and other excursions you’d expect from a Maldivian island.

Professional divers will also find a lot to like about this island as there are several fully equipped dive centers located in Keyodhoo.

The guesthouses in Fulidhoo offers everything that the resorts of the Maldives are famous for but at a much more affordable price. The island is surrounded by a large white sandy beach and the diversity of marine life you’ll meet even during a short snorkeling excursion in the surrounding turquoise lagoon is mind-bending!

Gan is the longest island of the Maldives. It is divided in wards, the northernmost of which is called Thundi in middle Mathimadhu and at the end Mukurimagu. The four islands Gan, Maandhoo, Kadhdhoo and Fonadhoo which are linked with causeways stretches up to about 18 kilometers in length making up the longest lengthen of dry land in the Maldives.

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THINADHOO ISLAND

UKULHAS ISLAND

THODDOO ISLAND

Thinadhoo in Vaavu atoll is a beautiful island surrounded by sandy beaches and a lush house reef. Referred to as “Mas Thinadhoo” (Fish Thinadhoo) in ancient times due to the fantastic amount of marine life that call the island’s lagoon home, Thinadhoo is now a favorite spot for recreational fishing, snorkelling, and scuba diving.

Located in Alif Alif Atoll close to the most northern boundary, Ukulhas is an oval-shaped island famed for its cleanliness and wellmaintained waste management system. The island was awarded the ‘Green Leaf Award’ in the year 2014 and has been recognized as an environmental role-model island in Maldives.

To most locals, the island is famous as the “island of watermelons”. This is no surprise as a large percentage of the beautiful island of Thoddoo is composed of farms used to cultivate the fruit through. out the year. However, the farms on the island are a secondary attraction to the tourists flocking in droves to enjoy the private beach area regarded by many as among the most beautiful beaches in the country.

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ADDU CITY

DHIGURAH ISLAND

THULUSDHOO ISLAND

Addu city is the second-largest urban area in Maldives in terms of population and Hithadhoo is the largest island among the several connected islands. Addu City has several guesthouses that offer a variety of services and unique attractions to visit. Addu nature park is a must place to visit in Addu city.

Dhigurah, (meaning long island) is in Alifu Dhaal atoll, about 20 minutes by plane from the capital, Male’. The island is narrow but 3 km in length which is considered to be a reasonably long island in the Maldives. With more than 3 km of natural white sandy beach, it is also considered to be a beautiful inhabited island.

Thulusdhoo is the capital of Kaafu Atoll, located just 28 km north of Male. The island is popular for among wave surfers.

Famous surf points Chickens & Cokes are two world-class surf spots near the island. There several guesthouses and water sports centers available in the island.

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GAAFARU ISLAND

FEHENDHOO ISLAND

MAALHOS ISLAND

One of the more recent additions to the list of guesthouse islands in Maldives, Gaafaru is located just outside the actual Kaafu Atoll and is the only island in the small natural atoll known also as Gaafaru. The island’s reef is regarded as a dangerous one by seafarers and has claimed many vessels throughout history.

Visitors interested in snorkeling and diving will have no trouble finding many adventure excursions based around these wrecks. Other than diving, the island is popular among those looking for big game fishing excursions.

Fehendhoo is one of the least populated islands in Baa Atoll of Maldives. This makes it perfect for travelers looking for quiet comfort while enjoying the beauty of Maldives. The island is famous for its huge stretch of beach, the house reef and a small picnic island about fifty meters away from the pier that is perfect for romantic getaways.

Located in Baa atoll, a protected biosphere reserve, the island is most notable for the rich cultural and traditional activities still practiced in the island. Maalhos is popular even among locals as a must visit island during holidays as a lot of cultural events are organized by the residents every year.

Baa Atoll Baa Atoll

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Kaafu Atoll

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DHARAVANDHOO BODUFOLHUDHOO DHANGETHI ISLAND ISLAND ISLAND Home to one of the several domestic airports located around Maldives, Dharavandhoo is known as the hub of local tourism in Baa Atoll. As such, the island’s economy focuses mainly on tourism related activities, and offers several guesthouses and various excursions designed to get the most out of your stay in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Maldives.

A relatively obscure little island located in North Ari Atoll, Bodufolhudhoo got some time in the spotlight recently after becoming the first island in Maldives to ban single use plastic bags. During the 1990s the island was used as a helicopter base by Hummingbird helicopter service and the helipad used by the company still exists.

Alifu Alifu Atoll Baa Atoll

1 hr 50 mins by Speedboat 2 hrs 30 mins by Speedboat

Dhangethi is well.known for its cultural heritage, including traditional handicraft and carpentry. To cater to the local island tourism, various tourism related services such as water sports facilities, scuba diving center and speedboat rental services for guest excursions has also cropped up on the island.

Curious about the statue of a pot (known as a ‘runbaa’ by locals) at the entrance of the island?

Be sure to ask locals about the local folk story behind it. It is an interesting legend.

Alifu Dhaalu Atoll

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HIMANDHOO ISLAND

DHIFFUSHI ISLAND

HANGNAMEEDHOO ISLAND

Himandhoo has become very popular as a beautiful vacation destination for locals as well as tourists in recent years. Having easy access to several popular dive spots in addition to the white sandy beaches surrounded by a beautiful lagoon just makes the allure even more potent.

Located 36,6 km northeast of Male, the capital of Maldives, Dhiffushi is becoming popular among tourist. Some of the major attractions of the island are the beautiful bikini beach area that visitors love and the clear turquoise lagoon that’s perfect for snorkeling and other types of water sports.

Hangnaameedhoo is the northernmost island in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll of Maldives. The island is comparatively large with a medium-sized population, so a large area of the island is vegetation. The island has a huge beach that visitors can explore, including a small stretch of beach on the sunset side known as bikini beach for guests to enjoy.

The house reef, accessible from the bikini beach area, is also great for snorkelling and swimming.

Some water sports activities are also available from the various guesthouses.

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8 hrs by Ferry 3 hrs by Ferry 2 hrs by Speedboat 45 mins by Speedboat

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KELAA ISLAND

MAAMIGILI ISLAND

HANIMAADHOO ISLAND

Kelaa is located in Haa Alif Atoll, and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. The island is of historical importance as the British established a staging post in the island in the early 1900s.

A mosque built during the reign of Sultan Mohamed Ibn Ali (AD1692-1701) of the Utheemu Dynasty still stands today and is ahistorical place of interest on the island. Guesthouses in the island take full advantage of the natural beauty and historical relevance of the island and offer guests great options to explore both aspects.

Known as the “Whale shark island of Maldives”, Maamigili in Alif Dhaal Atoll is the largest and most populated island in the atoll. Villa International Airport on the southern side of the island acts as the travel hub of the atoll and land reclamation work has added over70 hectares to the original island. There are several guesthouses located on the island and many of them offer excursions based around whale sharks, including swimming, snorkelling and diving with the gentle giants of the ocean.

Hanimaadhoo island is located on the eastern edge of the Thiladhummathi Atoll. The island is among one of the longest islands in Maldives with6.8 km in the length and 0.7 km at the widest point. Hanimaadhoo boasts scenic views of some of the country’s most spectacular beaches, complemented with its large and shallow turquoise lagoon surrounding the island. The island has its own international airport and several accommodation options available for visitors. The world-class Maldives Climate Observatory – Hanimaadhoo is also located on the island.

Alifu Dhaalu Atoll Haa Alifu Atoll Alifu Dhaalu Atoll 6 hrs 30 mins by Ferry 1 hr by Ferry 2 hrs by Speedboat 25 mins by Speedboat 20 mins by Aeroplane

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FERIDHOO ISLAND

GULHI ISLAND

GURAIDHOO ISLAND

Feridhoo island is located in Northern Ari Atoll (the locals call it Alif Alif), about 90 kilometers from Malé. The local guesthouses are equipped with all necessities for good and calm repose. There is a private beach for tourists where it is allowed to swim and sunbathe in bikini. Near the island there are some sand banks and fabulous uninhabited islands.

Gulhi is an inhabited island located 21 kilo meters south of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in the South Male’ atoll of Maldives. Gulhi island has a tradition of welcoming visitors and guests which is evident from the way people interact with visitors and people who have taken permanent residence in the island. A stay in Gulhi island surely will fascinate visitors and provide a truly cultural Maldivian holiday experience.

Guraidhoo Island located in South Malé Atoll is easily accessible from Malé Airport; a 45 minute speedboat journey, that makes it a great choice when considering which local islands in Maldives to visit. Guraidhoo is a good snorkelling destination, with resident manta-rays. ‘Rip Tides’ is the main surf break. The Island has plenty of guesthouses and a secluded bikini beach situated on its own mini-island.

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VASHAFARU ISLAND

HULHUMALE ISLAND

MATHIVERI ISLAND

Vashafaru island, located in Haa Alif Atoll is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of white sandy beach, is the only island in the Maldives famous for its turtle seen. The island is also famous for its long white sand spit- the Vashafaruthundi. People of Vashafaru are skilled carpenters and boatbuilders known throughout the Maldives.

Hulhumale is a developing Touristic Island with a very long white sandy beaches lined with coconut palm trees. Easy access to the airport & Male’ City. 24hrs Ferry Service & Comfortable bus service to the Airport. Hulhumale has all modern facilities where you will easily find most convenient goods, Bank, ATM, Post Office, Hospital, Restaurants, Cafés, SPA, Watersports, Diving School, Parks etc. Hulhumale beach is a Public Beach where guests are not advice to wear Bikini & swimsuits to respect the Muslim community.

Mathiveri is one of the westernmost inhabited islands in the Maldives located in Alif Alif Atoll which is 84 km away from Velana International Airport.

The island’s stingray beach got its name because of the stingrays, which can be seen here throughout the daylight hours where best time is in the early morning because they come very close to shore. In addition to the rays, there are young sharks. The island has a white sandy beach while water is not very deep while having a house reef nearby suitable for snorkeling, fishing and swimming. The island has several guesthouses along with water sports activities.

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ADH OMADHOO The picturesque Omadhoo island is located in the center of Southern Ari (the locals call it Alif Dhaal), about 65 kilometers from Male International Airport.

The island takes up about 3 square kilometers and is home to less than 1,000 people.

The local reef surrounding the island gives visitors unforgettable impressions of the surprising underwater life, endless opportunities for diving, swimming underwater, looking at dolphins, mantas and sharks.

The pristine, pearly-white beach on the southwestern side of the Omadhoo ends on an unprecedentedly beautiful sandbank. More than half of the island is covered with tropical growth - breadfruit trees and coconut palms, while the western side of the island looks like a veritable jungle thanks to the abundance of bengal figs and tropical palm trees. Among services offered to guests is a wide abundance of daytrips and entertainment, including diving,

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traditional Maldivian fishing, trips to uninhabited islands, and more. Besides, those who stay at guesthouses have the chance to take a snorkeling or diving trip to the wale shark spot.

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FUVAHMULAH – AN EQUATORIAL ENIGMA

Written by Hassan Saeed Photography by Dynamyst

Situated between 0 degrees 17 minutes south latitude and on the meridian 73 degrees 22.5 minutes and 73 degrees 25 minutes, this lonely miniature island atoll of Maldive group, one of many “summer isles of Eden lying in the darkpurple sphere of the sea”, is by Maldivians themselves, justly considered to be the 52

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most beautiful, and most favored by nature of all islands in the extensive Archipelago.

The description above is how HCP Bell introduced Fuvahmulah almost 100 years ago. It might have been a hundred years ago but the portrayal of life on the island provokes heartwarming thoughts.

Bell saw a happy people. They welcomed outsiders and treated them with love and respect. They were self-sufficient, growing their own crops. Fruits were in abundance.

The folks who lived on this island travelled to Ceylon and there was regular trade between them. They were industrious and innovative.

Bell writes about seeing bars of soap that were marked ΄made in Fuvahmulah΄. Bell describes a thriving, vibrant community.

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Go back a few centuries and a similar picture emerges through the diary of two French sailors, brothers Raul and Jean Parmentier. Jean Parmentier was a navigator, mapmaker and poet. Together with his brother Raoul, the Parmentiers were prolific voyagers and in 1529 AD they sailed to sailed to Sumatra in two separate ships, the Pensee and the Sacre. The ships travelled across the equator and they mention of a single island in the middle of the ocean.

They wrote, “At length we found one green island, well planted with palms, about a league in length. Jean Masson in our little boat went ashore; as did also the boat of the Sacre. The people of the island gave them a good reception and presented some

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of their palm fruits and long figs, while the sailors gave them some knives, mirrors and other wares. They also gave him, as present for the captain, a little chain artificially made of a single piece, which was bent double, and also sent the captain between two leaves, about two or three pounds of sugar candy (probably fukkaro) and a quarter or a half hundreds of balls of thick black sugar.”

That was the account of the first landing.

Fuvahmulah may have remained very much disconnected from the rest of the world for a long time but today, visiting the island is easy. The national flag carrier, Maldivian runs regular scheduled flights between Male and Fuvahmulah and there are a number of accommodation providers

and restaurants on the island. It is a budding tourist attraction with a reputation for great tiger shark dives.

Many things that makes Fuvahmulah stand out are geophysical in nature. These are still very much intact for visitors to see and experience. The following are some of the salient natural and manmade features of the island that a visitor may wish to explore.Many things that makes Fuvahmulah stand out are geophysical in nature. These are still very much intact for visitors to see and experience. The following are some of the salient natural and manmade features of the island that a visitor may wish to explore.

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KILHI – FRESHWATER BODIES Bandaara kilhi and dhadimagi kilhi – these are two substantial bodies of water with picturesque reed fields surrounding them. Visitors can explore these areas and go canoeing or SUP-ing in the waters.

MARINE LIFE – DIVING & SNORKELING The reef and ocean surrounding Fuvahmulah is ideal for a number of pelagic fish which includes tiger sharks. Whether you are an experienced diver or a novice snorkeler, there are plenty of opportunities in Fuvahmulah to feed your curiosity.

MANGO TREES AND TARO PLANTATIONS Photo by Ibrahim Asad

THOONDU – UNIQUE BEACH This beach is unique because of the pearly white pebbles that stretch for up to a kilometer at certain times of the year along the island’s North West shore. This beach is dynamic – it changes shape and moves along the coast with the change of monsoons.

Thoondu is also establishing itself as a popular surf point – named by the local youth as “Eley’i”.

Fuvahmulah is the biggest supplier of taro in the local market and visitors can enjoy broad vistas of green taro plantations at various parts of the island. The island is also known for the high number of mango trees on the island. In the past, most houses had more than one mango tree and in the season, mangoes from Fuvahmulah becomes a popular item in the market for local produce.

Photo by Ibrahim Asad

HISTORICAL SITES

Photo by Ibrahim Asad

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There is also a lot of preserved history dotted across the island. Ruins of Buddhist monasteries (haviththa, Vasho veu, Geh miskithe veu), ritual baths, and old mosques bear testimony to the skillful people who lived on this island.

Photo by Dynamyst

As it is one of the largest islands in the archipelago, there is ample ground for environmental enthusiasts to explore. Hiking or nature walks can be a great activity while you are there. Also, local cuisine, especially the local delicacy kattelhi (snake mackerel) – with pulverized taro and scraped coconut – is a must-try dish.

Today, due to the island’s unique geography and the richness of flora and fauna, the entire island of Fuvahmulah and the surrounding marine environment are listed as a biosphere reserve and protected

by UNESCO.

About the author: Hassan Saeed is a hotelier with over 28 years of experience in Maldives tourism and resort operations.

He is passionate about behavioral economics and how concepts like ‘Nudge’ can be applied in service settings.

Hassan identifies himself as a lifelong learner. He currently holds the position of Resort Manager at Dhigali Maldives.

Editors note: This content is endorsed by Ministry of Tourism and Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).

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