{"id":201,"date":"2026-06-15T11:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/maldives\/?p=201"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:36:53","slug":"alcohol-in-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol in the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>This article is a must-read if you&#8217;re heading to the Maldives on holiday. You&#8217;ll learn everything there is to know about alcohol in the Maldives \u2014what the rules are, where (and if!) you can buy it, what it costs, and most importantly, how people try to sneak it in via luggage. Consider this your complete alcohol survival guide for the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Maldives without these websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/y9Loq1Pp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/tXjdIZsr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png\" alt=\"maldives top hotels\" class=\"wp-image-3963\" style=\"width:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/#Alcohol_in_the_Maldives_General_Information\" >Alcohol in the Maldives: General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/#Where_to_Buy_Alcohol_in_the_Maldives_Duty-Free_Alcohol_Boats_Safari_Boat_and_Resort_Islands\" >Where to Buy Alcohol in the Maldives: Duty-Free, Alcohol Boats (Safari Boat), and Resort Islands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/#Alcohol_at_Resort_Islands\" >Alcohol at Resort Islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/#The_Alcohol_Boat_aka_Safari_Boat\" >The Alcohol Boat (a.k.a. Safari Boat)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/alcohol-in-the-maldives\/#How_to_Smuggle_Alcohol_into_the_Maldives_at_Your_Own_Risk\" >How to Smuggle Alcohol into the Maldives (at Your Own Risk!)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol_in_the_Maldives_General_Information\"><\/span><strong>Alcohol in the Maldives: General Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few key facts that will answer most of your initial questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Maldives is an Islamic republic, and 100% of the population is Muslim. Alcohol is strictly prohibited throughout the country. More information about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/religion-in-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>religion in the Maldives<\/strong><\/a> can be found in the link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no local homemade spirits or infusions like you&#8217;ll find in many other countries (e.g., mamajuana in the Dominican Republic or herbal liquors elsewhere). You won\u2019t find anything even remotely alcoholic produced locally\u2014not even beer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The legal alcohol import limit is <strong>0 liters<\/strong>. Any alcohol you bring will be confiscated at the airport. No fines, just seizure. And in the article by the link, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>everything about the visa and entry rules<\/strong><\/a> into the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can I bring alcohol to the Maldives\" class=\"wp-image-229\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the airport, staff monitor luggage belts for red stickers placed on suspicious bags to signal a manual inspection. More on that later.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Inportant:<\/p>\n<cite>Bringing alcohol into the Maldives is forbidden\u2014regardless of the amount. Even a 50ml miniature will be taken.<br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no alcohol manufacturers, breweries, or distilleries in the country. Unlike some other Islamic countries where you can buy expensive alcohol from specialty shops, the Maldives has <strong>none<\/strong>. Money won\u2019t help you here\u2014you\u2019ll be sipping juice or tea, no matter your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing remotely alcoholic you might find in local shops is non-alcoholic beer (0.33L bottles), and even that comes with a very limited selection\u2014usually just one or two brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-2.jpg\" alt=\"alcohol in the maldives\" class=\"wp-image-230\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the entire selection in a store on any local island. Only 1-2 kinds of non-alcoholic beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite strict laws, there are always loopholes\u2014and the Maldives is no exception. Read on to find out <em>where<\/em> and <em>how<\/em> you might still enjoy a drink during your holiday. But be prepared\u2014it won\u2019t be cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting article about the<a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-on-world-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"116\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Maldives on the world map<\/strong><\/a>: learn that the Maldives is part of the Laccadive Sea and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Buy_Alcohol_in_the_Maldives_Duty-Free_Alcohol_Boats_Safari_Boat_and_Resort_Islands\"><\/span><strong>Where to Buy Alcohol in the Maldives: Duty-Free, Alcohol Boats (Safari Boat), and Resort Islands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often ask me about the duty-free in Male International Airport and if you A common question I get is: <em>Can you buy alcohol at Male airport duty-free?<\/em><br>The answer: <strong>yes<\/strong>, but only <strong>when leaving<\/strong> the country. There\u2019s <strong>no duty-free shop on arrival<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/velana-international-airport-in-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1022\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More details about Male airport and domestic flights<\/a> in a separate article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s dive into the <strong>only two legal options<\/strong> for obtaining alcohol in the Maldives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alcohol Boats<\/strong> (also known as safari boats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resort Islands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol_at_Resort_Islands\"><\/span><strong>Alcohol at Resort Islands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resort islands are the only places legally allowed to serve alcohol, thanks to special licenses issued for tourism development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find out more about<a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/resorts-or-local-islands-in-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"315\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>what an island-resort is and how it differs from local islands<\/strong><\/a> in the article linked above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To clarify: A resort island is a <strong>privately owned island<\/strong> with a single hotel. No locals live there\u2014it\u2019s a tourist-only zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-inclusive packages (with alcohol) on resort islands are pricey. Full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/all-inclusive-packages-to-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1735\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldivian all-inclusive tours<\/a> available via link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some packages do <strong>not include alcohol<\/strong>\u2014drinks are extra. A single bottle of whiskey could cost upwards of <strong>$100<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many resorts offer <strong>day passes<\/strong> for visitors staying on nearby local islands. These typically include access to the pool, beach loungers, meals, and sometimes drinks. Prices range from <strong>$100\u2013$150 per person<\/strong> per day, including transport. Some include <strong>one cocktail<\/strong>, others offer unlimited drinks\u2014but <strong>always check in advance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-3.jpg\" alt=\"best way to bring alcohol to the Maldives\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We do not recommend doing this. So alcohol is imported and brought to the beach on local islands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>You <strong>cannot<\/strong> take alcohol off a resort island. Whatever you buy or drink there stays there. It\u2019s illegal to transport alcohol to your local island, and this rule is strictly enforced.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Alcohol_Boat_aka_Safari_Boat\"><\/span><strong>The Alcohol Boat (a.k.a. Safari Boat)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the <em>safari boat<\/em>, this floating bar exists because Maldivian law prohibits selling alcohol <strong>on land<\/strong>, except at resort islands. However, <strong>selling it at sea isn\u2019t explicitly banned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clever local entrepreneurs came up with the idea of a large yacht that docks <strong>offshore from local islands<\/strong>, where alcohol is banned. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-4.jpg\" alt=\"Safari boat Maldives\" class=\"wp-image-224\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is what the safari boat looks like from the beach. Filmed with binoculars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-5.jpg\" alt=\"alcohol maldives\" class=\"wp-image-225\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how it looks at night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the beach, it looks like a boat anchored 300 meters away, usually near the local island\u2019s \u201cbikini beach\u201d (the only beach where tourists can wear swimwear). To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/beaches-in-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>what a bikini beach is and all about beach vacationing<\/strong><\/a>, see the link in the article.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small boat ferries people between the shore and the barge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s no fixed schedule. The alcohol boat appears <strong>at random<\/strong>\u2014if there\u2019s demand, it may stay for weeks; if not, it sails away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t enter harbors, and you <strong>cannot<\/strong> take alcohol back with you. It\u2019s more of a <strong>floating bar<\/strong> than a shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-6.jpg\" alt=\"buy alcohol in the maldives\" class=\"wp-image-226\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Prices<\/strong> are roughly the same as on resorts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They often have music, tables, a bar counter, dart boards, inflatable slides into the sea, and other entertainment. You\u2019ll frequently see the boat near <strong>Thoddoo Island<\/strong> (Alif Alif Atoll), a popular local island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/thoddoo-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the island of Thoddoo<\/strong><\/a>: beaches, where to stay, how to get there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n<cite>If you&#8217;re staying on a local island and didn&#8217;t manage to bring alcohol, the alcohol boat might save your evenings. But don\u2019t count on it\u2014it may never show up during your stay. When it does, expect to spend a couple hundred dollars.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Smuggle_Alcohol_into_the_Maldives_at_Your_Own_Risk\"><\/span><strong>How to Smuggle Alcohol into the Maldives (at Your Own Risk!)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by far the most frequently asked question.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> I\u2019m not encouraging this. Never drink in public or on the beach\u2014it\u2019s deeply offensive to locals. If you do manage to bring alcohol, drink discreetly in your room without bothering anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how airport security works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After landing, your luggage is scanned <strong>before<\/strong> it reaches the carousel. If alcohol is detected, they stick <strong>red stickers<\/strong> on your bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you spot red stickers, try to quietly peel them off before staff notice\u2014they signal your bag should be inspected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s now an additional luggage scanner in the &#8220;green channel&#8221; of the exit zone. Even bags without stickers may be randomly checked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights from Europe and CIS countries are inspected more thoroughly (they\u2019re known to smuggle alcohol).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flights from India, Malaysia, and the Gulf are less scrutinized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol in <strong>glass bottles<\/strong> has a 99% chance of being confiscated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tips: How People Sneak Alcohol In<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>The best method?<br>Pour your alcohol into <strong>juice or ketchup pouches<\/strong>, or into <strong>wine bags<\/strong> (like boxed wine bladders). You can also buy <strong>liquid storage pouches<\/strong> online.<br>These are <strong>invisible to scanners<\/strong> and hard to detect even during manual checks.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/alco-7.jpg\" alt=\"where to buy alcohol in maldives\" class=\"wp-image-227\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wine liquid bags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this guide was helpful. When it comes to alcohol in the Maldives, it\u2019s best to know all the rules <em>before<\/em> your vacation begins\u2014because once you&#8217;re there, it\u2019s usually too late. In most cases, you won\u2019t be able to buy it even if you\u2019re willing to spend a fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a slightly less sober\u2014but respectful\u2014holiday! And remember, drink responsibly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to the Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/CcIwZcSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flight tickets<\/a><\/strong> and the best deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacation packages<\/strong> (from budget to luxury): <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/CFVzNXiR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and guesthouses<\/strong> on any island: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/EXHzrU8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/ogKzqY3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular service for booking accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12go <\/a>is the largest Asian ferry and speedboat reservation service. It gathers all Maldivian carriers, even the small ones that operate between local islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/DWWL0pHJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> &#8211; a limited selection of excursions, but convenient and reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" target=\"_blank\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSIM<\/a><\/strong> at the same price as in telecom office in Male airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is a must-read if you&#8217;re heading to the Maldives on holiday. 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