Essential Info for visiting The Maldives SAVE + SHARE Greetings from The Maldives! 🇲🇻 I recently visited this island nation as a special guest of the tourism board and all I can say is YES, you should believe the ALL the hype! Though this was my second time in the country (I visited back in 2014), my eyes have truly been opened to what a captivating place this is. Interested in going? Here are a few tips to help plan your trip: 1. The Maldives is an island nation located southwest of India and Sri Lanka. Situated in the Indian Ocean and comprised of nearly 2000 islands, the beauty of The Maldives is world renowned. 2. To get to The Maldives, you have to fly into its capital, Male (Velana International Airport). One of the most direct ways to get there from the U.S. and Canada will involve a layover in Europe or the Middle East (I flew there via Dubai, for example). From Male, most travelers will get to their island resorts via seaplane, ferry, or speedboat. 3. Divehi is the off...