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Know before you go

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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Local life and rules

Local island rules: what visitors need to know

Dress code, bikini beaches, alcohol, Friday prayers and Ramadan. The few local customs that make a stay on an inhabited island easy for eve…

2 min read Dhigurah +2
Choosing an island

How to choose your first local island

Close to Malé or further out, busy or quiet, whale sharks, mantas or surf. A simple way to match an island to the trip you want.

1 min read Dharavandhoo +5
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Guides for the island you're visiting

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Island guides

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

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Put up to four islands side by side: transfers, beaches, ATMs, health care.

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

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