Maldives is proudly noted as the water villa capital of the world, and one of the planet’s most desirable holiday destinations, for many different and exciting reasons. However, it should be noted that a Maldives vacation can be a bit confusing because of the long flights into and out of the country and the fact that each visitor then has to take a sea-plane or speedboat to another island to reach their choosen resort.
If you are reading this article you have probably just realized that you are going to have to spend a least one night near the Malé International Airport on your way in or on your way out.
The Maldives might be the closest thing to paradise on earth for those looking for a sunshine holiday or a tropical escape. Known as the water villa and overwater bungalow capital of the planet, the Maldives has over 80 private-island resorts with overwater rooms.
But how do you get to these private islands in the Maldives? To be honest, it can be a bit confusing and mysterious until you’ve done it at least once before, so I’ve put together this easy to read guide to show you exactly how it all works.