The Maldives are found in the middle of the Indian Ocean
and are made up of over 1200 beautiful coral islands; the highest
point above sea level is being just 2 metres.
Travel Insurance for The Maldives:
Area: Worldwide exc. USA / Canada*
Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for The Maldives
If you are looking for the ideal picture postcard tropical island
paradise then this is it; with white sands, palm trees, clear
waters and bright blue skies. Robinson Crusoe certainly wouldn’t
have looked out of place!
Although the main income for the Maldives is tourism, the government
are very aware of the fragile nature of their home and take steps
to ensure that it is not threatened.
The islands offer resorts
catering from everyone from backpackers to the wealthy and famous,
however whilst you are free to wander around resorts and the
capital city, Male, travel to smaller islands and villages is
strictly controlled and normally only made available through
guided tours.
By monitoring tourism carefully they hope to reduce
the environmental impact that it can bring. Permits to visit
certain areas can be obtained through the government.
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