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Straight answers for a stay on a local island: what to wear, how to get there, when to see whale sharks and mantas, and what to bring.

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Getting around

From Velana Airport to your local island

Speedboats, public ferries, domestic flights and seaplanes: how transfers work, how long they take and how to plan your arrival day.

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Facilities, local rules, beaches and what each island is known for.

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Speedboat, ferry and flight routes from the airport to each island.

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