What you do in the Maldives is entirely up to you. The islands are so easy to explore - interconnected by regular boat services, or you can hire your own boat - or simply book a two week retreat in a luxurious Maldives resort. We do recommend that if you want to explore that you take a boat to one or two of the uninhabited islands to get a feel for what these exquisite island paradises were like before tourism really took root. If you do feel like a little break from the beaches, then perhaps consider exploring the capital Malé
The Maldives aren’t spectacularly well known for their festivals - however - there are several important religious festivals that you might consider attending or at least taking note of, as they can have an affect on your holiday. Ramadan for example alters the working hours for the month, with government offices opening from 9.00a.m. to 13.30PM and the private sector closing fat 15:00PM. Eid-ul Al’h’aa is the longest holiday during the year and lasts between five to seven days. All over the Maldives the period is one of celebration with traditional sports, music and dance.
