Three round trips to the Maldives offer value comparable to Sanya
To be honest, I had a stereotypical impression of the Maldives since I was young, but that was my misunderstanding...
Although prices in the Maldives are high, here you can experience all kinds of water activities.
And the sea here is unparalleled worldwide... it’s truly beautiful, and once you come, you’ll understand the value here.
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Catching this is a win! Stayed up late to summarize👇 Scroll down for surprises
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✅ Before departure:
☑️ Visa: Visa-free, just prepare a passport valid for more than 6 months
☑️ 📩 Print out the hotel electronic itinerary and return flight ticket in advance
☑️ ✈️ Flight: Direct flight from Beijing to Maldives, 9 hours
☑️ 🎫 Documents: Passport is enough; for honeymoon (marriage certificate)
☑️ 📄 Entry declaration:
Fill out the entry declaration online before departure to shorten the time at customs; when leaving Maldives to return home, you can fill it out at the check-in counter on site
☑️ 📷🔋: Power bank, adapter plug, camera, drone (ask in advance if flying is allowed on the island you stay at; generally allowed before 7 AM)
Gopro (🍑 can be rented)
☑️ 👗👙🩴 Clothing:
Beautiful vacation dresses, swimsuits, tank tops/shorts, sandals/flip-flops
One bag is enough because many hotels provide beach bags
Pretty and practical, and you can take it home
Sunglasses 🕶️, straw hat 👒, sunscreen/spray, sun-protective clothing, after-sun care
Bring your own 🤿 snorkeling mask (especially for those with myopia), snorkel (for hygiene), and long-sleeve sun-protective swimwear
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✅ Island choices/activities based on different budgets:
▪️ Budget 10,000-15,000 RMB: Recommended Maldives 5🌟/5🌟+ luxury islands
You & Me, Central Grand Island, Ozen Island, Furaveri, Eriyadu Island, Emerald Faarufushi, Dusit Thani, Soneva Jani, Full Moon Island, etc.
▪️ Budget above 20,000 RMB: Recommended Maldives 6🌟 premium islands
JA Manafaru, Soneva Fushi, Amilla Fushi, W Maldives, Moofushi Island, Ozen Island, Ritz-Carlton, etc.
▪️ Budget above 30,000 RMB: Recommended Maldives 7🌟 ultra-luxury islands
Soneva Jani, White Horse Manor, St. Regis Vommuli, Velaa Private Island, Gili Lankanfushi, Gili Being, Ozen Reserve, The Nautilus, Raffles, etc.
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✅ Dining options:
BB: Includes only daily breakfast
HB: Includes daily breakfast and dinner
FB: Includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
AI: All-inclusive, includes three daily meals, non-alcoholic drinks, and some alcoholic beverages
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✅ Final notes:
The Maldives 🇲🇻 has many islands 🏝️
Choosing a hotel for vacation is basically choosing an island, so prices vary greatly. Choose an island based on your needs.
For example, if you like snorkeling 🤿, choose an island with better ecology.
In short, I recommend comparing and checking quotes from several agents. Hope everyone can enjoy their vacation well 🏖️