How to choose an island when going to the Maldives?

This question has been asked by many people, and it is also one of the most troublesome questions for everyone traveling to the Maldives. Below I will answer this question through 3 principles + 5 angles, as well as a "guide to choosing an island based on pictures". The first point of the three principles for choosing an island: Who to go with?

It is recommended to choose when bringing parents:

It is closer to Male + has Chinese services + the meals are suitable for Chinese people + has medical services

It is recommended to choose when bringing children :

Children are allowed on the island + there is a children's club + there are preferential policies for children + emphasis on children's services + there are family suites (or extra bed service is provided)

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The entire Maldives is a honeymoon paradise, a resort specially tailored for honeymoons, so this kind of people have a wide range of choices ~ you just need to follow your heart ~ whoever you like can go~

If you want to have good snorkeling, go to an A-level snorkeling site; if you want to have a floating breakfast, go to one that has a floating breakfast; if you want to experience a water slide, look for an island that has a water slide...Second Point: What are the requirements?

By clarifying what specific requirements you have for hotel services when choosing a hotel, you can quickly reduce the number of islands and find the most suitable island.

Special services—all-inclusive, Chinese service, butler service, medical service

Island characteristics—fewer Chinese people, low room density, good privacy, perfect beach, perfect beach Diving, mini island

Transportation methods—domestic flights (domestic planes), seaplanes, speedboats to the island

Accommodation features—sand houses, water houses, sand house swimming pools, water House swimming pool, private swimming pool, infinity swimming pool, family suite, jacuzzi, water house directly into the sea, private liveaboard, water swing, Internet celebrity net bed, water slide

Hotel services - free wifi, free drinking water, Laundry service, free mini bar, clothes pressing

Dining features - buffet restaurant, bar, floating breakfast, villa dining, sandbank dinner, underwater restaurant, private customization

Event features —Free snorkeling, water activities, diving center, spa, aerial photography to the island, theme activities The third point: What is the price?

Delimit the budget according to your own ability to accept, and at the same time screen out a large number of islands. At present, the average price of four-star hotels in Madai is 8,000-13,000, the average price of five-star hotels is 10,000-18,000, and the average price of six-star hotels is 15,000-25,000. For ultra-luxury hotels like Baima and Jani, the minimum per capita price is about 3.5, and there is no upper limit. (The above prices are for reference only, and the consumption on the island varies greatly.) 5 angles, quick initial screening

At the beginning of selecting an island, you can go through the following 5 categories (transportation, accommodation, food, facilities, characteristics ) to conduct a preliminary screening of islands. Category 1 Transportation The first step is to choose an airline.

Generally, flights to the Maldives are direct flights from major domestic cities. If you need a longer vacation, you can choose a connecting flight. The first choice is Singapore Airlines, which has good services and facilities, but of course the cost is relatively expensive.

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The price of direct flight will be higher than that of transfer, but because the transfer needs to stop in the middle, it will take more time and consume more energy. If there are elderly or children at home, it is recommended Choose direct flight for more peace of mind.

Common direct flights

Departure cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an and other cities.

Airlines: Mega Airlines, Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Maldives National Airlines Q2, etc.

Common connecting flights

Departure cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, etc.

Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, etc.

Transit destinations: Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo, Dubai, Bangkok, etc.

If your city has direct flights, you can depart directly from this city, which can save a lot of time. The second step is to choose transportation to the island

First of all, it is time to popularize science. There are three types of transportation to the island:

1. Seaplane: It should be noted that seaplanes are not allowed at night. Guests who fly and arrive after 4 o'clock must stay one night in Male and can go to the island the next morning. The average price is 300-800 US dollars per person.

2. Speedboat: There are shuttles available 24 hours a day, and you can go to the island on the same day. The price is 50-200 US dollars per person.

3. Inland plane + speedboat: Inland planes can fly at night, which means that islands with inland planes can usually connect to all international flights, and you can go to the island on the same day. The price is 200-400 US dollars. /person (except for some very far away islands, it is recommended to transit in Male on the same day). tips:

The water flight is noisy, and it will be hot without air conditioning, but the scenery is very good, overlooking the beauty of the Indian Ocean;

Domestic flights require a transfer to a speedboat, but domestic flights are comfortable and fast It’s faster, but more tortuous, because flying at a high altitude means you can’t see enough beauty like flying over water ~ The second type of meal 1. Food style

Most resorts in the Maldives provide two types of meals , buffet and a la carte.

Generally, the main restaurant provides a buffet, and the cost is included in the room rate. The resort may provide one or more specialty restaurants for tourists to order. Each specialty restaurant provides different flavors of food, including Japanese delicacies, Italian style, and Spanish cuisine. For meals, some resorts also provide a variety of Chinese delicacies, including hot pot, barbecue, noodles, rice and other delicacies. 2. Meal types

The meal types provided by most resorts can be mainly divided into the following four types (some resorts will provide an upgraded version of all-inclusive):

BB —Bed Breakfast including breakfast

HB—Half Board including breakfast and dinner

FB—Full Board including breakfast, lunch and dinner

AI—All Inclusive. Three meals a day + some snacks and drinks provided + some activities on the island

The restaurant consumption in the Maldives is mainly US dollars, and the consumption is on the high side. At the same time, the higher the star rating, the higher the consumption on the island. You can choose an all-inclusive meal before booking. If you can have a Chinese price list for the island you are going to, you can make a meal budget by yourself, so you don’t have to have an all-inclusive meal. You can also change restaurants at will every day instead of just Went to a designated all-inclusive restaurant. Tips:

BB, HB, and FB generally do not include dining drinks. Drinking water and some soft drinks are provided for free, and additional ones need to be purchased separately. Many hotels default to BB including breakfast, but they also provide packages with upgraded HB/FB/AI. You can book it from the merchant before traveling and pay the corresponding fee to upgrade. You can also upgrade it at the hotel after going to the island. All-inclusive price. (The price difference between all-inclusive and BB is generally several thousand per person. You can compare it to see which one is more cost-effective. All-inclusive is not necessarily cheaper than eating on your own.) The third type of accommodation 1. Hotel style

(Fashionable and lively, quiet and luxurious, natural and simple, leisure and sports)

Many hotels in the Maldives have different styles, which are mainly divided into original and modern. The specific details are: The categories include fashionable and lively, quiet and luxurious, natural and simple, and casual and sporty. Understand the style you really need and choose the most suitable one. 2. House types

(liveaboard, sand house, water house, sand house with swimming pool, water house with swimming pool, tree house, and the recently popular "water slide" and "beach bubble" House "...) 3. Can the water house go directly into the water?

There are some hotels in the Maldives that have a very good water house environment. You can go directly into the water for snorkeling. Even if you don't go into the water, you can stand on the villa deck and watch from time to time. Schools of fish and small sharks passing by... 4. How is the room size, accommodation conditions and privacy?

Most islands have water houses and sand houses, and 2 sand and 2 water are basically the standard for Chinese people to travel. Further requirements are whether there is a private swimming pool, whether there is a private beach, whether there is a net bed, and whether you can enjoy floating breakfast... What is the density of the room, is the privacy good, where is the sunset, and is there any shelter in front of the house... These requirements are also acceptable. Help yourself to choose an island more clearly. tips:

Many people will ask for hotel star rating and hotel brand. I do not recommend using hotel brand and hotel star rating as filter conditions. Although the hotel star rating can be used as a reference, there is no star rating here. Absolute authority. The star rating of Maldives is an agency for many Maldives. Based on the experience of the tourism industry, more than 100 resorts in the Maldives are classified into 369 levels. Category 4 Natural Environment

The natural environment here mainly includes snorkeling, beach, and whether there is a large breakwater. 1. Snorkeling

The snorkeling levels in the Maldives are divided into three categories: A, B and C.

The corals and fish around the A-level islands are very rich and diverse, and you can see them without going into the water. Many beautiful underwater creatures, even turtles, clown fish and small sharks are waiting.

There are relatively few fish and corals on Class B islands, but they are enough to meet most snorkeling needs.

C-level islands have very few corals and fish, and some are even non-existent, so those who have strong requirements for snorkeling are not suitable for C-level islands.

But in fact, this rating is only based on the classification of the island itself. There are also various snorkeling, deep diving, and free diving activities on the island. Those who go there are more famous or special diving. Good diving spots can make up for the shortcomings of the island itself. After all, the construction of water houses and islands will cause certain damage to the water quality environment of the island itself.

Featured activities include fluorescent snorkeling at night, dolphin watching at sea, Madai’s famous manta ray snorkeling, whale shark swimming, etc., all of which are very famous.

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Similarly, the rating of snorkeling here is a simple classification of snorkeling in the Maldives by domestic agents, which has certain reference significance. But if faced with the situation of choosing one of the A-level snorkeling islands, most people will be confused. At this time, my little secret comes into play. By comparing the two A-level snorkeling islands through the map, you can not only judge which one is better, but also know whether these islands are truly high-quality islands. 2. Beaches

The quality of the beaches on most islands in the Maldives is generally high, soft and white, some are good and some are bad. The quality of the beaches on some islands is average and the sand is coarse. There are many islands in the Maldives that have tailing beaches that are super suitable for taking pictures.

For example, Madai is currently known as the longest trailing "Finov" and "Kuramati"...

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Those islands with better beaches are also divided into natural beaches There are two types of artificial beaches. The sand of artificial beaches is transported from other places. If you have friends who have requirements in this regard, you should also pay attention to this issue when choosing an island. 3. Are there large breakwaters

Some islands in the Maldives will build breakwaters. Overly obvious breakwaters will affect the scenery. Some islands are only on one side and have little impact. Some islands may be on all sides. It would be a tragedy if you choose such an island. The fifth category of facilities and features 1. Island features

Nowadays, many friends want to go to the Maldives, and they go there for the island features that have been used by various online media such as Facebook and Xiaohongshu, such as Infinite Swimming pool, water slide, celebrity bed, water swing, glass floor, jacuzzi, private pool, floating breakfast, trailing beach, bubble house, etc. When choosing an island, choose the features you want most. (Almost no island contains all the features, and most rarely include many features), and then quickly find the right island. 2. Activities

Ma Dai gives most people the impression of "Buddhist gameplay", lying down, sleeping, sleeping, lying down~

But in fact, many friends who have been there will Attracted by the dazzling array of entertainment activities (of course not including the many Buddhist tourists from Maldives who go to sleep and relax at a slow pace), there are many deep snorkeling activities, sea activities, etc. every day, as well as various hotels. party held. Similar to the "Robinson Nunu Island" mentioned above, this is a club-style island with a new theme every night. The overall atmosphere of this island is relatively joyful and there are many activities.

So if you just want to participate in dolphin watching, whale shark snorkeling, and manta ray swimming... then you can find an island with such a project. Secret Technique: Select an Island by Looking at a Map

When understanding an island, you must first understand the location of all the facilities on the island. A map is very necessary. If you are abroad and your foreign language is not very good, the practical experience of countless tourists is that you must have a good map! ! ! And with a good map, you can easily see the size, shape, beach size of the island, where the corals are good, and where the snorkeling is good.

Take the map of Central Grand Island as an example: the black area pointed to by A represents the trench, and B refers to the snorkeling channel, which is manually dug, making it easy to swim to the trench without being scratched by the corals. The light blue area pointed to by C represents the lagoon, and the black and green area pointed to by D represents the coral, which is suitable for snorkeling by people with average water skills

It can be seen that 1. The Central Grande has an oval shape as a whole, with islands There is a large beach on the north side and the quality is very high. 2. The trench on the north side is very close to the island and can be easily accessed for snorkeling. The lagoon and coral surround the entire island. Beginners can also find suitable snorkeling spots. The coral area is very large and the overall growth condition is good. 3. We can easily see where all the buildings on the island are, and my mother no longer has to worry that I can't find the way. 4. If you have friends who like to watch the sunrise and sunset like me, you can see on the map which places are suitable for watching the sunrise and which places are suitable for watching the sunset.

It feels like I really have a picture in my hand, and I have the world. Of course, this little secret is not used from the beginning. If you look at the maps of more than 100 islands one by one, the friend who chooses the island may really collapse on the spot. Write it below

The method many friends use to choose an island is to “let knowledgeable agents or friends recommend it.” Generally, other people’s recommendations are highly subjective, and what they think is good may not necessarily be suitable. you. Moreover, in China, there are also a lot of housing and ticket control phenomena. Most businesses recommend to you mainly the islands under their own ownership that have this phenomenon, so it is inevitably biased~

Many people have always believed that Agents are reasonable and impartial. In fact, because agents have direct cooperation with some hotels, their recommendations will only be limited to those hotels that can maximize their interests, while some hotels that have not established direct contact will be directly used by them. give up.

Most of the island selection guides on the market are talking about the 10 or 20 island areas over and over again. As a result, there have been more and more Chinese people on these islands in recent years, and the environment and services have become more and more difficult. Many people are also declining year by year. On the other hand, because the "number of appearances" of a large number of high-quality islands is really small, the stability of the number of people has kept the service quality at a high level, and the environment has not been damaged.

So, only by truly understanding your own needs can you quickly choose an island that suits you while saving as much time as possible.

In short, Madai is a holiday paradise. There is a legend that "Madai will sink in 100 years." Regardless of whether it is true or false, while we are still young and we still have time, Let’s take a trip to Madai at any time! ! !