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Maldives Rules and Customs

Ramadan in the Maldives: A Complete Guide for Local and Resort Islands

January 2, 2025June 3, 2024 by Cristina
An open-air dining and lounge area in the Maldives during Ramadan, featuring wooden beams, candlelit tables set for iftar, and cozy seating with ocean views under a tranquil twilight sky. The serene ambiance highlights the perfect setting for a peaceful Ramadan celebration by the sea.

Planning to travel to the Maldives during Ramadan and don’t know what to expect? Check out this Ramadan in the Maldives travel guide and be ready for your trip.

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Maldives’ Dress Code: How to Stay Stylish and Respectful from Beachwear to Mosque Visits

January 2, 2025June 3, 2024 by Cristina
A collage of people wearing various styles of shorts, including orange, beige, and denim, set against different backgrounds such as a beach, a tennis court, and indoor settings. The central image shows a person standing on a beach looking at the ocean, illustrating the versatility and comfort of wearing shorts in the Maldives, while abiding the Maldives' dress code at the same time.

Are you getting ready for your trip and wondering what’s the Maldives’ Dress Code? Read here more and learn how to dress perfectly for every occasion while away.

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Maldives’ Rules for Tourists – 40+ Laws & Customs You Need to Know

January 2, 2025May 29, 2024 by Cristina
Matching passport covers - having a passport with at least one month validity is one of the most important Maldives' rules for tourists, as it ensures you won't be denied entry upon landing.

Getting ready for your trip and wondering what are the Maldives’ rules for tourists? Read more here as some of these laws and regulations might surprise you!

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Can you take shells, sand, and dead coral from the Maldives?

January 2, 2025May 24, 2024 by Cristina
The picture contains an insulated water bottle and a few shells on a sandy beach in The Maldives. A Chilly bottle is a must have travel item you need to add to your ultimate Maldives packing list, not having it is one of the worse mistakes to avoid in the Maldives. There are also some gorgeous shells on the white sand, and they should remain here, on this beach.

Can you take shells, sand, and dead coral from the Maldives? You might be thinking they make a great souvenir, but is it legal and ethical? Read to find out!

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Can You Wear Shorts in the Maldives? – Fashion Faux Pas or Island Essential?

January 2, 2025May 24, 2024 by Cristina
A collage of people wearing various styles of shorts, including orange, beige, and denim, set against different backgrounds such as a beach, a tennis court, and indoor settings. The central image shows a person standing on a beach looking at the ocean, illustrating the versatility and comfort of wearing shorts in the Maldives, while abiding the Maldives' dress code at the same time.

Can you wear shorts in the Maldives? Get tips for both local and resort islands, for both men and women to plan your trip efficiently and comfortably.

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Alcohol in the Maldives: customs, rules, and availability of alcohol in the Maldives

January 2, 2025July 7, 2023 by Cristina
Coconut drinks are a great alternative to alcohol in the Maldives, as the coconut tree is the national tree of the Maldives.

Planning your trip to Paradise and you don’t know if you’re allowed to have alcohol in the Maldives? Check out this post to find out everything you need!

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Mistakes to avoid in the Maldives – 24 do’s and don’ts when traveling to the Maldives

January 2, 2025February 24, 2023 by Cristina
A watervilla in the Maldives on a resort island - here, you don't need to ask yourself "Is the Maldives safe?"

Planning a trip to the Maldives and you don’t know what you should and shouldn’t do? Read these mistakes to avoid in the Maldives and learn the do’s and don’ts.

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Tipping in the Maldives – Tipping culture and correct etiquette to follow

January 2, 2025February 9, 2023 by Cristina
Cheap water villas with private pools in the Maldives

Tipping in the Maldives is one thing you need to know before leaving to the gorgeous islands. Read here about the tipping etiquette and culture in the Maldives.

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