Where to Find Holiday Information for the Maldives
Reliable sources for Maldives travel planning:
Official
- Ministry of Tourism: tourism.gov.mv – visa, entry rules, resort registry, health alerts.
- Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC): visitmaldives.com – curated resort/activity guide.
- Immigration: IMUGA – visa on arrival, tourist visa extension.
Guidebooks & Reviews
- Lonely Planet Maldives – comprehensive, updated annually.
- Rough Guides Maldives.
- TripAdvisor – traveler reviews, forum Q&A.
Booking Platforms
- Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Hotels.com – resort comparison, packages, cancellation policies.
- Direct resort websites – often best rates, added perks.
Specialized
- Dive operators (PADI centers) for liveaboard info.
- Surf charter companies (Central/North Atolls).
- Travel agents specializing in Indian Ocean.
Check travel advisories (your foreign ministry) before booking.