The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures all year-round filled with lots of sunshine thanks to the fact that it is located at the equator. It is generally warm and humid in the Maldives where the temperatures vary from 29-32 degrees. And the rainfall is determined by two monsoons which are the south-west [...]

In the Maldives halal food is available for everyone. The Maldives is an Islamic country, thus they try to serve halal food for all. The Maldivian law does not allow Maldivians to eat food that is forbidden by Islam.
However, the resorts provide Oriental, Middle Eastern, Indian and Continental dishes to every one in restaurants. Pork [...]

The main source of income in the Maldives is the tourism industry, contributing 28% of GDP and more than 60% of foreign exchange receipts. The second leading sector accounting for over 15% of the GDP and engaging 30% of the country’s workforce is fisheries. Agriculture plays a very small role due to limited area of [...]

Tipping is rare in the Maldives. It is strictly forbidden in the airport and discouraged in restaurants and the hotels because an additional 10% service charge is added to the bill. Waiters and taxi drivers are not tipped. Taxi fare is fixed at MRF20 (US$1.6) no matter how far you travel.

The water in the Maldives is drinkable as it is desalinated by plants in the country. Though for those who prefer bottled water, it is available in resorts and restaurants.

Cards like American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diner’s Club, JCB and Euro Card is accepted in most hotels and resorts.
ATM’s at many places in Male accept American Express, Visa and Master Card.

In the Maldives the US dollar is widely accepted in the country. But the British Pound, Australian Dollar and the Euro are accepted in resorts.
Cards like American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diner’s Club, JCB and Euro Card is accepted in most hotels and resorts.
ATM’s at many places in Male accept American Express, Visa and Master [...]

The Maldives is five hours (+5) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not applied in the Maldives.

The Maldives experiences two main seasons; dry season (northeast monsoon) and wet season (southwest monsoon).
Northeast monsoon extends from January to March. As Maldives consists of small islands and are surrounded by the sea, hot days are often made tolerable by cooling sea breezes.
The wet season- southwest monsoon runs from mid-May to November. In this season [...]

Dollar rate in the Maldives is; US$1=MRF12.75 and MRF12.85=US$1

Maldives is simply the ultimate in romance. Couples can immerse themselves in the incredible beauty of the islands and the casual, relaxed pace. With its mesmerizing sunsets and sweet aroma of flowers, Maldives radiates romance. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast brought to your overeater bungalow by canoe. Find a secluded islet for a private picnic. Arrange [...]