What should you pay attention to when traveling to the Maldives in off-season?

1. Before going abroad, it is recommended to prepare:

Luggage: in principle, one large and one small. Small ones should be carried on shoulder straps, and large ones should be sturdy and locked.

Clothes: Bring enough replacement clothes, casual clothes are more comfortable; Shoes: Sandals or flip flops are more convenient.

Drugs: gastrointestinal medicines, cold medicines, anti-heatstroke medicines, anti-mosquito lotions, carminative oils and personal habitual medicines.

Personal items such as towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers, beach shorts, swimming suits, umbrellas, sufficient film and batteries, etc.

Special reminder: Due to the special terrain of the Maldives, traveling requires the use of boats or speedboats. Please take care of your luggage to avoid falling into the water.

2. Notes on departure and boarding:

1. Go through departure and check-in procedures at Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 2 on the same day, and obtain two boarding tickets at the airport After arriving at the transfer terminal (Sri Lanka Airlines transfers in Colombo, Singapore Airlines transfers in Singapore, Malaysia Airlines transfers in Kuala Lumpur), there is no need to go through the transfer procedures (go directly to the boarding gate of the next flight), and check in The luggage is also transferred to the terminal.

2. Video cameras, high-end cameras, laptops, etc. must be declared when leaving the country (go through the red channel when passing through customs and keep the second copy of the customs declaration form. Customs will inspect it when entering the country). When leaving the country, each person can carry 20,000 yuan and foreign currency equivalent to 5,000 US dollars. If you exceed this limit, you must hold a foreign exchange porting certificate issued by Bank of China.

3. According to airline regulations, checked luggage is limited to one piece per person (20kg for international flights). If you are overweight, please pay the overweight fee yourself. Valuable and fragile items, including coins, jewelry and passports, must be carried with you and never placed in checked luggage.

4. After passing the border inspection, if you purchase duty-free items, please seize the time and go to the boarding gate as early as possible to avoid delaying boarding;

5. In the cabin, on the tourist air-conditioned bus Smoking is prohibited in elevators and some restaurants. Please obey instructions and respect the rights of others. Please take your seat on the plane. If you need to adjust your seat, please contact the flight attendant after the plane takes off and flies smoothly. When transferring to another plane, carry your luggage by yourself. Keep it and do not carry or take care of luggage for non-members of the group.

6. The Maldives provides a visa on arrival, so there is no need to pay a deposit. However, when leaving the country, you must have a connecting ticket to the Maldives and an order or itinerary for a local hotel. The airport border inspection will Release.

3. Precautions when arriving at the local area:

1. Catering:

Most of the meals arranged on the Maldives resort islands are Chinese and Western buffets. When using buffets, please eat in moderation. Choose and do not leave too much food on your plate or take it away. According to the regulations of the Maldives government: it is prohibited to bring alcohol and pork products into the country (it is an Islamic country, but all kinds of alcohol are sold in hotels). General main restaurant/free dining time (fixed table, no need to change) breakfast - 07:00~09:30, lunch - 12:00~14:30, dinner - 19:00~22:00 * If you want to change the restaurant for dinner, , you can notify the waiter in advance to cancel the original meal order, and you can issue a coupon to deduct 30% of the consumption in other restaurants. (For specific meal times and regulations, please refer to the announcement of the hotel on the island at that time) ※To prevent improper diet, it is recommended to bring some commonly used gastrointestinal medicine.

2. Accommodation:

Arrive at Male Airport, the capital of the Maldives, go through the exit formalities yourself and then go to the exclusive counter set up by the hotel at Male Airport and present VOUCHER. Then the hotel representative will lead you to the pier to take the exclusive boat to the hotel!

Hotel check-out time: before 12 noon (12:00noon). Generally, at the agreed time after dinner, take the hotel boat to Male Airport, check in, and transfer back to Beijing (Sri Lankan Airlines transfers in Colombo, Singapore Airlines transfers in Singapore, and Malaysia Airlines transfers in Kuala Lumpur). Please apply for a bathing room at the front desk before dinner. The free use time is one hour. If the guest needs to extend the check-out time (to 19:00 on the same day), please pay the extended room fee to the hotel. Late check-out room: 1 Room/room costs approximately USD 75~150.

The drinks in the refrigerator in the hotel room are expensive. If you want to drink, please check the price first (some hotel rooms have pay TV, which also requires an additional fee) to avoid embarrassing scenes at checkout. Thermos bottles and boiling water are generally not provided in the room. The tap water in the hotel is not drinkable directly. Most hotels provide automatic hot water bottles for guests to use. Please pay attention to safety when using electricity.

3. Safety:

When going out, try to bring as few valuables as possible. Passports and money should be stored in the hotel safe or taken with you.

You must lock the door at all times when entering and exiting the room, and keep the room key. Use room appliances and other facilities correctly, do not smoke in bed, be sure to extinguish cigarette butts after smoking, and pay attention to self-protection when exercising in the hotel's gym and swimming pool or participating in various water activities. Please check your luggage before checking out.

Do not stay in places with danger warning signs. If there are stimulating activities during the itinerary or during free activities, do so according to your ability.

If you are going out on a boat after breakfast, please do not eat too much for breakfast. Too much food in the stomach can easily cause vomiting. After eating seafood, please do not drink a lot of ice water. Can't stand it.

The Maldives has very little pollution and strong light. The temperature is around 30 degrees all year round and rarely drops below 25 degrees. Please be sure to take sun protection measures to avoid being burned by the scorching sun.

Be sure to wear a life jacket when doing water activities, walk in groups, put safety first, be careful not to swim into the deep sea, and do not swim in the water after drinking or when you are feeling unwell. The hotel is close to the seaside, and guests are strictly prohibited from swimming in the sea during high tide and after dark.

For your own benefit, it is recommended that you purchase personal travel accident insurance before departure. If you encounter a personal accident overseas, please seek immediate treatment and keep the hospital diagnosis certificate, various medical expense invoices, personal situation report, etc. The insurance company will determine the loss and settle the claim after returning home.

All water sports facilities in the Maldives resort islands are operated by the hotel. You can register at the counter or ask a tour guide; for all personal expenses in the hotel, you can register the room number and pay in advance, and it will be paid together on the day of check-out. Settlement (pay USD or credit card).

4. Do as the Romans do when you are in the country:

① The Maldives believe in Islam (please respect the local religious beliefs) and speak a "Ribehi language" that is a mixture of Indian and Arabic. However, English is commonly spoken in Male Island and various resort island hotels.

② Maldivian currency: The local U.S. dollar is accepted, and credit cards can also be used for payment in the hotel.

③ Maldives tipping standards: Recommended *Table tip: US$1/meal/table. ＊Bedside tip: US$1-2/room/day

④ The Maldives attaches great importance to ecological conservation. Please do not fish privately on the beach around the hotel. The beautiful coral reefs on the seabed must not be exploited or damaged (violators will be fined. Up to US$5,000), do not dry towels or clothes on flower trees, and take care of the flowers and plants on the island.

IV. Things to note when returning home:

Special note that Maldives time is 3 hours behind Beijing time, and flight times are based on local time. Be sure to arrive at the airport early, as any losses incurred will be borne by the guest.

Duty-free electrical appliances, fresh fruits or food, large shells, corals and horns, as well as political, obscene books, newspapers, videos, etc. are not allowed when entering the country.

You can bring 400 duty-free cigarettes, 100 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco into the country; duty-free alcoholic beverages with 12 degrees or above are limited to 2 bottles (less than 1.5 liters).

Fill in the entry card and health declaration card → go through the quarantine customs → pass the entry inspection → pick up the checked baggage → go through the customs → exit hall.

5. Other notes:

1. The current currency of the Maldives is Rufiyaa, and 1 U.S. dollar is equivalent to approximately 12 Rufiyaa. USD can be used directly in the market. No need to carry a large amount of cash, VISA, MASTER and other international credit cards can be used at Maldives resorts! RMB does not circulate locally!

2. The voltage in the Maldives is 220 volts and 50 Hz. The same as in China, but the socket format is British standard, which is a three-flat socket in the shape of a triangle. You need to bring a power converter.

3. The Maldives has no tax refund policy for foreign tourists!

4. It is strictly prohibited to fish, pick or trample corals on the island without permission. Violators may be fined up to US$5,000. It is strictly prohibited to cook in hotel rooms. Violators may be fined up to US$5,000. Do not stay on the island. Do not make noises or throw rubbish anywhere to ensure the beauty and tranquility of the natural environment.

5. Telephone: Local telephone number in the domestic wave zone: 0096phone number; making a domestic call: 0086+area code+phone number; calling a mobile phone: 0086+mobile number. China Mobile Global Pass can be used locally after opening international roaming. You will be connected to the Dau area a few minutes after getting off the plane! The cost is more than 5 yuan/minute.

6. Emergency assistance: Chinese Embassy in Malaysia (also the Embassy in Sri Lanka); Tel: 0094-112676658 (Consulate), 0094-112694491 (Duty Room); Address: 381/A.Bauddhaloka Mawatha,Colombo 7,Sri Lanka

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