Tip 1: How to go to the Maldives
Tip 1: How to go to the Maldives
Maldives is a paradise in South Asia. The country is spread over more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean and is famous for its resorts with snow-white sand and a very clear sea.
You will need
- Passport, money.
Instructions
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Maldives is an island nation with a singlean airport located on the island of Hulhule, two kilometers from the capital island of Male. You can go to the Maldives by buying a tourist ticket. Travel to the Maldives is organized by the largest tourist operators: Tez Tour, Pegasus, Coral, etc. It should be remembered that in this case you will be limited to a fairly small area (the island where the hotel is located). The plus of this kind of trip is the availability of a full package of services (flights without transfers, transfers, hotel, insurance and support from guides and travel agents). Sufficiently large minus tourist packages to the Maldives can be considered their cost (start from 2.5-3 thousand dollars per person).
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Independently to leave for Maldives probably, having boughtair tickets. To visit the country for a period of not more than 30 days, you do not need a visa (a stamp is sufficient at the airport or at any border). From Russia to the Maldives can be reached by the following airlines: Transaero, Aeroflot, Qatar Airlines and Emirates. A large number of other airlines fly from Europe and Asia. The most affordable way to get to the Maldives is by buying cheap tickets to a major transportation hub in Asia (Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong) and transferring there to air carrier flights (AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Sri Lanka Airlines). Buy tickets online: booking and payment are made on the website of each airline.
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Book and pay for a hotel in Maldivesislands can be on one of the world's aggregator sites (Booking.com, Agoda, Tripadvisor), or on the websites of the hotels themselves. Choose a hotel on the site is quite difficult both geographically (different islands) and financially (the cost of transfer from Male to any island starts from $ 100). Hotels can work on an all-inclusive basis or provide a classic version of the service with breakfast included in the price.
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When leaving for a vacation in the Maldives, it is worth remembering,that the main religion of the country is Islam, and therefore in the Maldives virtually no alcohol is sold (except for hotel bars and restaurants). The restaurants predominate the fish menu or seafood dishes, meat dishes are most often made from chicken and beef. Import and consumption of pork in the country is forbidden officially. On the islands you can eat only in restaurants, but in the capital there are a large number of inexpensive establishments for local.
Tip 2: How to get to the Maldives
The State of Maldives is located ona group of islands in the Indian Ocean. The most convenient way to get there is by air, for a trip for up to 30 days, Russians do not need an entry visa, it is enough to have a valid foreign passport.
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Get an air ticket to Male airport,capital of the Republic of Maldives. Transit flights to Hulule airport are carried out by Transaero and Aeroflot. The total flight time is approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes, the most favorable tariffs are provided by Transaero. You can buy tickets online on the websites of airlines. To do this, you need to register and enter passport details of passengers. Payment is made by a bank card on the site, at the airline's office or through payment terminals.
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Use the services of foreign airlines to travel to Maldives with one intermediate landing. Such flights are offered by Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Berlin. The total travel time is from thirteen hours and more, it depends on the waiting time of the connecting flight at the airport of the intermediate landing. Strangely enough, the cost of air tickets is slightly higher than the non-stop flights of Transaero and Aeroflot.
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Make your own flight route withusing the services of two airlines. This will save time waiting at the airport for an intermediate landing and money, as many airlines arrange promotions and ticket sales. For example, you can fly an airplane "Aeroflot" to Frankfurt am Main, and then change to a plane airline Condor Flugdeinist Gmbh. The total travel time will be about 16 hours, but the cost of the flight will be much less than, for example, Swiss Airways. Remember that if you want to visit the sights of the city, in which the intermediate landing is made, you need to get the appropriate transit visa. When planning a route, put a couple of extra hours between flights.
Tip 3: On which islands to relax
Almost every person from time to time dreams of giving up and leaving for some island where he could calmly forget about his affairs, cares and enjoy the magnificent nature.
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The most popular island among touristsParadise (Bahamas) is considered. Its name in English means paradise. And the island itself corresponds to this name. Each tourist, hitting this tiny island, will feel like a god. A chic casino, night clubs, a beautiful beach and hotels will please anyone, and the quality of service will remain in the memory of everyone who has been there, for life.
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St. Thomas (USA) is another veryvisited by the island. It was sold by the Danes to the US government for $ 25 million. And at the moment they have very much regretted it, as for Americans it became a favorite resort. On this island there is a large number of picturesque beaches, and infrastructure is one of the best in the world.
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Tourists who like the scenic nature,will suit the island of Santorini (Greece). Its rare beauty is associated with the eruption of a volcano, which occurred in 1450 BC. Interesting snow-white houses, located throughout the island, give the island a special charm.
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Fans of a truly royal holiday is worthrelax on the island of Bella (Italy). The Italians call it Isola Bella, which means "beautiful island". On it liked to happen known lords and Napoleon with the wife Josephine. The extraordinary beauty of this place is sung by the majority of writers who have ever visited there, all of them striving to return there once again.
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It is very difficult to describe the beauty of nature thatis located in the Maldives. Therefore, all the tired stars of show business or simply the richest people of the world fly there. This island can be called truly paradisial, because a well-developed infrastructure will leave only positive impressions. And big diving enthusiasts will be delighted with the coral reefs and the variety of fish that live in these waters. Fans of diving is also suitable for Taveuni Island (Fiji). Its mountains and beaches covered with white sand, will conquer you forever, after which you will gladly want to repeat your journey.
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Going to spend your holiday in the easterncountry, in no case can not miss the island of Pi-Pi. His beauty conquered all who watched the film with Leonardo DiCaprio "Beach". Naturally, after watching this movie, most tourists went there. Despite the fact that the old-timers of Thailand, say that such a number of people destroyed the beauty of this place, but enough to fly there and make sure yourself that all of its beauty is still in the same condition as before.
Tip 4: When is the best time to relax in the Maldives
One of the most desired places of rest on our planet is the tropics of the Maldives. However, the trip should be carefully chosen, not forgetting the rainy season in the Maldives.
Popular with tourists MaldivesEnjoy all year round. The climate on the islands is flat, and annual temperature fluctuations are insignificant. On average, the air temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius, and the water is about 25. But the best holiday season in the Maldives lasts from November to April. So those who have a vacation in winter time will be able to enjoy the dry and sunny weather and excellent conditions for recreation of this resort.
The ticket for the New Year tour to the Maldives will have to be booked in advance, since it is at this time that the demand for them is very high.
From May to October in the Maldives, the rainy season lasts. June-July is the peak of precipitation. But do not be afraid of the rainy season, presenting an uninterrupted stream of water pouring from heaven to earth. The sun does not leave the sky almost all day, and a warm rain spills only in the evening.
It is in the rainy season that it becomes possiblevisit the paradise for a very reasonable price. But this is not the only advantage of summer holidays in the Maldives. The sea on the islands during the rainy season becomes very transparent. And this makes it attractive for lovers of scuba diving - diving and snorkeling.
And lovers of chocolate tan in the rainy season can not be afraid to get a sunburn, using the protection of a thin veil of clouds, and protects from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Tip 5: Where to go for a vacation in February
February is not the most pleasant month in Russia: frosts, winds and snow storms beyond the Urals, damp, wet and also windy weather in the European part does not have any rest for nature. Therefore, many Russians are trying to leave for February holidays outside the country, where the sun and heat.
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The perfect place for a February holiday can bearticle Thailand. The temperature regime at this time is most comfortable for residents of non-tropical countries - 26-28 degrees, the sea is calm and warm, and the rainy season is just ending. Certainly, the afternoon shower will also drive tourists out of the beach, but it lasts no more than 10 minutes, and during the next 10 minutes the air warms up again and the excess moisture leaves.
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Visit the Emirates from February - for this month hereIt is the peak of the tourist season, which generally covers the period from October to May. February is good for everyone: you can also soak up on the beaches, live on Korfakkan, which is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, and see the beautiful and modern Arab cities, walk through the streets of Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. February is also a time for shopping. oddly expensive boutiques and shops in February they organize sales shows and open showrooms, there are no discounts, but there is a real reduction in prices for new models.
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Twenty-six degrees of heat and water with a temperaturein plus 24 - this is Cuba in February. Here at this time, too, a high tourist season, and therefore at your service all available entertainment at any time of the day. Of course, this time of beach holidays, excursion tours better to plan for May.
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Cambodia in February is happy for those who loveAdventure. Now eco-tourism is fashionable here, but no one has canceled traditional tours of the temple complex of Angkor. Do not forget to take a trip to the sunny city of Sihanoukville, where the Russian speech of numerous tourists has been heard more often in recent years.
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The Maldives are wonderful in February, although it is difficultsay that on these paradise islands there is time off-season. The Maldives is comfortable all year round, but in February sand breezes walk along sandy beaches, and local cooks have been hosting a local cuisine festival for 5 years.
