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Airport Ferries Maldives

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Taxis Maldives II

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Taxis in the Maldives

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Eating Maldives

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Working Hours Maldives

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Liveaboard Cruise Ships Maldives

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Seaplane Ride Maldives

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Picinic Maldives

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Parasailing Maldives

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Residential Area Maldives

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Sport Maldives

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Coconuts

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Traditional Stuff

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Marine Life

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Thaara

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Bodu Beru

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Water Skiing

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Windsurfing

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Investing

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Liveaboard Ships

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Good Spa

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Stingrays

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Dictatorship

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Diving Courses

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Maldivian Language

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Sharks

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More Resorts

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Danger

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Fish and Eat

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Underwater video curse

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Health Requirement

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Pack

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Music and Dance

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Best Visibility

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Northeast Monsoon

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Large Lagoon

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Fun Island Resort

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Economic Resort

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Maldivian Gifili

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Wave Size

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Best Months to Surf

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Mosque

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Dress Code Male

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Resorts

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Eco Friendly Resorts

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England Rule

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Portuguese Rule

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Religion

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National Tree

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Literacy Rate

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Maldives Economy

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Night fishing

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Huvadhoo Atoll Resort

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Clown fish Danger

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Clown Fish

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Life Span

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Napoleon Wrasse

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Grey Reef Shark Threatened

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Grey Reef Shark Diet

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Grey Reef Shark

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Night Dive

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Maalhos Thila

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Guraidhoo Kandu

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Titan Triggerfish

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Fish Head Dive Site

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Environment

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Shark Spotting

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Best Atoll

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Pick Up

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Hungry

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Puffefish

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Grey Reef Sharks

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Green Sea Turtle Size

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Green sea turtle

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German

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Uk in the Maldives

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Germany to the Maldives

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Paris to the Maldives

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West Atolls

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Seaplane

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Pets

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Spa Ingredients

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Ayurvedic Massage

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Food

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Maldivian Cuisine

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Locals

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Guided Dives

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Renewal of vows

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Best Dive Site

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Sharks

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Reef

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Windsurfing School

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Liveaboard or Resort

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Libraries

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Liveaboard

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German Lloyd

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Diving Regulations

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Nocturnal

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Zebra Shark

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population

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hot and cold

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Music

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Bicycles

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Surf School

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Corals

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Warm Water

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Shark Feeding

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Land

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Dhoni boats

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romantic dinner

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Museum

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Souvenirs

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PADI

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Dive sites

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Tipping

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Shoes

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Native Islands

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Surf Competition

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Marine Life

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Diving

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Nightlife

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Friendly

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When to go

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Diving season

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Coral Reefs

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Seafood

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Tennis

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Liveaboards

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Resort Activities

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What is the most popular newspaper in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 6 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The News paper with the highest circulation is Haveeru. However the most sensational media is Dhivehi Observer, an online daily. There are many other local papers and dozens of weekly publications both electronic and printed. So the Maldivians are well informed about what is going on in the world.

Answered 6 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Are the Maldives a Carbon Neutral country?

Asked by: Litoh in Rules and Regulations - 6 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Maldives are all about sustainable development and protecting the environment since it is not only their most valuable asset but also their home. President Mohamed Nasheed pledged to make the Maldives carbon-neutral within a decade by moving to solar and wind power.

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My tooth is lose but i don't want to postpone my trip to the Maldives, do they have good dental clinics in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 6 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Maldives has excellent dental services, pharmacies, a large government hospital and many private clinics in the capital city of Male. All of the resorts are also equipped with outstanding medical facilities and clinics. So there is no need to worry about your loose tooth. You can see a doctor there at any time.

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Can i bring my own cigarettes to the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 6 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well if you are a smoker and want to bring your own cigarettes then you can bring up to two cartons and there will be no problem in customs at the airport.

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Whats the usual voltage in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 6 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Voltage in Maldives is 110 or 220 volts, depending on your location. An adapter is recommended for using appliances you bring with you yet most mayor hotels provide hair dryers and other amenities which are useful for the guest.

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I went to Thailand recently and the spicy food killed me, does the food tend to be spicy in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Food and Drink - 17 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Naturally food accounts for a perfect holiday and be careful not to end up with only spicy food as some people are sensitive to high level of spices. Most cruises and resorts however come with a wonderful chef and so you get to eat whatever you want. Just make sure that you ask for the food not to be spicy and that's it.

Answered 17 days ago | Read Comments (1)

How many people a year go to the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 17 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Maldives have grown so fast as a touristic destination that it attracts close to 680,000 people every year, which is more than twice the population of the country. This is the reason why Maldives resorts have been thriving and are presenting more and more attractions to tourists.

Answered 17 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Is it still possible for anyone to snorkel in Hanifaru Bay? Or has this been regulated? Is it possible to hire a boat with a guide to go there from other parts of the Maldives?

Asked by: beebundles in General Questions - 25 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The government has enforced guidelines for both divers and snorkelers in Hanifaru Bay. The point is making it possible for both Manta Ray, to feed as they usually do, and people to enjoy this natural activity at the same time. So there are some guidelines but it is possible to snorkel there.

Answered 24 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Which are the most popular marine animals for divers in the Maldives?

Asked by: shamusho in Scuba Diving Maldives - 30 days ago

shamusho's Answer

So are they most easily spotted on the eastern side of the atolls during this season?

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Which are the most popular marine animals for divers in the Maldives?

Asked by: shamusho in Scuba Diving Maldives - 30 days ago

shamusho's Answer

So if i go during this time to the western side of the atolls is it guaranteed that i will see some Mantas and Whale Sharks?

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Is there any dive site about the Maldives that's in spanish?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 41 days ago

shamusho's Answer

there is another really good site more focused on giving out information about the Maldives in general and hotels and fun articles; maybe your cousin will like that one too; the link is www.themaldivas.com

Answered 40 days ago | Read Comments (2)

Is it true that the famous navigator said some kind words about the Maldives?

Asked by: lostboy in Other - 48 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Totallt true, the Maldives were reffered to, by the world famous navigator Marco Polo, as the "flower of the Indies". Even back then people were amazed to see the beauty of the Maldives Islands!

Answered 48 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Have the Maldives won any awards for tourism?

Asked by: lostboy in Maldives - 48 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Maldives won in 2006 and in 2007 the "Worlds Leading Dive Destination" and "Worlds most Romantic Destination" by the World Travel Awards. It has also won the best spot on the Indian Ocean several times.

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Can anyone recommend a resort close to Male?

Asked by: lostboy in Maldives Resorts - 48 days ago

shamusho's Answer

There are many resorts at the North Male Atoll, which is the most touristic part of the Maldives and certainly really close to the capital city. The Bandos island resort is only a mere 7 kilometeres from the international airport and capital of the Maldives. It is naturally a tropical haven that is both idealistic and comfortable; every holidaymakerâ

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How do they hunt exactly?

Asked by: lostboy in Scuba Diving Maldives - 53 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well as you know they come out hunting at night in organized packs and what they do is they use their blunt heads and elongated bodies to poke at cracks in the coral reefs and sometimes go inside the coral reefs through holes.

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I heard they hunt at night time; what do they do all day?

Asked by: lostboy in Scuba Diving Maldives - 53 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The white tip reef shark do tends to come out hunting at the night time which means that they are really lazy in the daytime and rest inside their caves all day. They can do this because they don't really need to swim in order to breathe. The shark is able to pump water over its gills and rest at the bottom of the ocean all day.

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Somebody reccomend an easy and good dive site?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 58 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Alot of people are not real experts on scuba diving and want to find out about different sites that are famous for their diving but easy to dive in as well. One particular site, Lion's Head is just that kind of dive site. You can see some pretty good grey reef sharks there and some excellent coral formations and colourful reef life. And because Lion's Head is located on the outer reef then diving can also be easy even if the currents are strong.

Answered 58 days ago | Read Comments (1)

I heard that the Pannettone Dive Site in the Maldives was famous for its variety of fisf; what type of fish can you find there?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Beaches - 58 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Pannettone is worldly known for its variety of fish, when you go scuba diving there you can get absolutely marveled by the many different types; you can find Squirrelfish, Angelfish, Fairy Basslets, Butterfly Fish, Scorpion Fish, Coral Cod, Triggerfish, Puffer fish and Pipefish all in various combinations of colours. It is simply the sight to see.

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Where in the Maldives can you find the best surf breaks?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Surfing - 58 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well the best surf breaks are certainly in the Male Atoll; so if you can find any resort located on the eastern side of the North Male Atoll then you can have access to plenty of excellent surf breaks. Remember that starting April all the way to November is the best season to go surfing.

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Do you have to be a scuba diver to swim with a Whale Shark

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 61 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Not at all! In fact all you really need to know is know how to swim and the rest will take care of itself. For example there are Liveaboard cruise ships that take you to where the whale sharks are and you can jump in with a snorkel and swim with the biggest fish alive.

Answered 61 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Which is the best season to spot and swim with a whale shark in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 61 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The best season for spotting whale sharks has always been during the Northeast Monsoon which is from december to april. Yet due to climate change making the water warmer all year round then you can spot whale sharks any time of the year without a problem.

Answered 61 days ago | Read Comments (1)

What exactly makes the Maldives such a good place for scuba diving?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 67 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Maldives is a divers paradise because it combines both great visibility and interesting coral formations that are rarely seen anywhere else in the world. And with over 2,000 coral reefs, each one of them diferent, the Maldives are certainly the place to be if you enjoy marine biodiversity.

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How big and heavy can they get?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 67 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Manta Rays are of course the biggest type of rays that exist; for exampleaAn adult Manta Ray can grow to an enormous 6 meters across and weigh up to 2,000 pounds.

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Which is a good Atoll to go diving on the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Islands - 68 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Lhaviyani Atoll located at the north of Male is a very good spot to go diving beacuse it is not very frequented by tourists. It consists of 64 islands and only 4 of them receive guests while less than 10 of them are occupied. The Atoll is therefore "fresh meat" as some people might say and an excellent spot to go diving and see the marvels of the Maldives.

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When you get to the Male Airport which are the options to get to your resort then?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives - 68 days ago

shamusho's Answer

There are basically two choices to get to your destination once you arrive at the Male International Airport. One is the speedboat which is recommended when you are going to islands that are not very far away from the capital and the other one is the seaplane which is perfect for when you have to travel further into the Maldives. Some resorts offer you their own transport though, for example the One & Only Reethi Rah Maldives offers their guests a yacht that picks them up and takes them to their resort.

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Is the Maldives airport a modern one?

Asked by: Litoh in Flights to Maldives - 73 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Male International Airport has everything a modern airport needs and its actually quite nice; even though you wont have to spend much time there you can do some duty free shopping, you have internet and even free shower facilities that will make your brief waiting period a comfortable one.

Answered 73 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Do you have to pay any taxes to enter or to leave the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Flights to Maldives - 73 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The maldives charge a 12$ tax to every passenger upong leaving the island but it is important to know that this tax may be included on your airline ticket to the Maldives. There is no tax charged when you get there though.

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How many airlines fly to the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Flights to Maldives - 73 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Currently there are more than 25 airlines that offer direct flights from around 27 cities all over the world to the Maldives making the islands a very accesible destination from many places in europe, asia and the middle east.

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When was it made?

Asked by: Litoh in Flights to Maldives - 74 days ago

shamusho's Answer

It was actually made in 1966 but it was called the Hulhule Airport because it is actually located in that island that's right next to Male. Yet in 1981 they changed the name to Male International Airport, not the location though. And to this day all international flight to the Maldives go to that airport.

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Are there any other airports in the Maldives or is the Male International the only one?

Asked by: Litoh in Flights to Maldives - 74 days ago

shamusho's Answer

There are other airports in the Maldives such the Gan International Airport, Hanimaadhoo Airport, Kaadedhdoo Airport and Kadhdoo Airport. They all operate with local flight although supposedly the Gan International Airport will honor its name and start doing international flights.

Answered 74 days ago | Read Comments (1)

I love fishing, can you fish in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Fishing in Maldives - 74 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Fishing ia certainly one of the top activities in the Maldives. Resorts offer fishing trips and Liveaboards take you fishing as well, so wherever you stay you can enjoy some of the best fishing there is, were you can catch marlins, tuna, sailfish and more.

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Can somebody recommend a romantic resort?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Resorts - 75 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Meeru Island Resort is certainly one of the most romantic resorts in the Maldives. And i'm not just saying that; in 2009 it won the Trip Advisors: Uk Travelers Choice Award for being one of the top ten resorts in Asia perfectly suited for romance!

Answered 75 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Do spas in the Maldives offer a big variety on types of massages?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Spas - 75 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Spas in the maldives are amongst some of the best spas in the world; so yeah definately they are all equipped to give you all kinds of massages. I went to a spa in the Maldives and they had the option of "massages of the world" and you can pick the one that you preffer or the one that's suited for you.

Answered 75 days ago | Read Comments (1)

I love the sunset better than the sunrise, do resorts in the Maldives give you the option when you book a villa?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Resorts - 75 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Yeah of course they do, sometimes when you are in the resort they have some villas that are facing east and some that are facing west (where the sun sets of course). And so they can give you the option of chosing which one you like the most.

Answered 75 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Is the underwater visibility good in the Maldives all year round?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 81 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The Maldives are one of the best diving spots in the world so definately the visibility is great when you decide to go scuba diving. Of course there are seasons, basically the monsoon's and this determine which location is better to go scuba diving depending on the time of the year that you decide to go. Right now for example the north and mid atolls are definately the best place to be.

Answered 81 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Is the North East Monsoon season good for diving in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 81 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Right now during the north east monsoon it is definately the best time to go scuba diving in the Maldives. Specially in the north and mid atolls there are clear skies, sunshine and calm seas which ensure that the level of visibility is really high, the water is truly great and thus you will be able to spot some of the best marine life in the world.

Answered 81 days ago | Read Comments (1)

How are the 1200 islands in the Maldives divided?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 83 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The more than 1000 islands in the Maldives are divided into atolls which are basically groups of islands that are really close together. There are 19 atolls in total and the city of Male which is counted seperately since it is the capital.

Answered 83 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Are there any big buildings in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 83 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Only in the city of Male you can find buildings; the rest of the islands just have resorts. But Male is a town filled with huge buildings and numerous skyscrapers. It is certainly a very small big city where you can find anything.

Answered 83 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Is it hard to dive if the currents are strong?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 86 days ago

shamusho's Answer

it is certainly harder to dive if the currents are strong, that's why a quick descend is needed if so. So it all depends on how good you are at diving; if you are just beggining then you don't have to worry about that because dive guides will always be with you and will take you to the places where they feel that you can dive.

Answered 86 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Can somebody reccomend me a romantic resort?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Resorts - 86 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Being in the Maldives is certainly romantic enough but there are some resorts that are specially known for their intimacy. Such is the Komandoo Resort that has some very special romantic jacuzzi villas that will give you the intimacy, surrounded by paradise of course, that you and your loved one need.

Answered 86 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Are water bungalows common in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Resorts - 88 days ago

shamusho's Answer

they certainly are, the Maldives resorts are built on islands and most of them are very small, so to use up the space they build bungalows on top of the ocean, with glass floors!, so that you can have a totally next to the water experience. The water bungalows are certainly one the main attractions in the Maldives.

Answered 88 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Are there plenty of Liveaboards that offer Nitrox scuba diving?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Liveaboards - 88 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Since nitrox diving is sort of a new thing not every liveaboard out there offers the opportunity, but still there are plenty of liveaboards that are implementing this technique, for example if you go to the maldives dive travel site you will find that some ships do have nitrox diving, like the Carina, The MV Orion (the best), the Galileo, The Nautilus Two and the Stingray... You should definately check it out!

Answered 88 days ago | Read Comments (1)

does any resort offer the opportunity to go on a plane and take pictures of the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Resorts - 88 days ago

shamusho's Answer

I'm guessing there is more than one, but i know of the Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives Spa Resort & Marina (yeah long name i know) but they do offer the opportunity to take you on a sea plane above the most fabolous views of the Maldives just so you can take the most amazing pictures. It is a very dope experience all in all!

Answered 88 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Is it true there is an underwater spa in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Spas - 89 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Actually it is true, you can find the worlds first underwater spa in the Huvafen Fushi resort in the maldives. You can search for it on the internet and find out more about this amazing underwater spa thats certainly the most luxurious and modern.

Answered 89 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Can you do it on the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Holidays in Maldives - 89 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Just about every resort in the Maldives offers catamaran sailing and you can do it any day you want. There are catamarans with an engine or without one, but either way its an amazing experience to cruise around the lovely islands in you catamaran.

Answered 89 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Can you drink the water from the tap in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Food and Drink - 89 days ago

shamusho's Answer

People may advice you to drink bottled water especially in the private islands, but if you are in the capital of Male the water from the tap is desalinated so it is ok to drink from the tap. There are also some atolls that offer desalinated water but it's best to ask once you are there.

Answered 89 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Can you feed the fish when you go snorkeling in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 90 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Actually you are not supposed to feed the fish when you go out snorkeling; it's not that you can't but you shouldn't. You see feeding the fish disrupts the balance of the coral reef ecosystem and that could be harmful to the reef. Just like corals themselves when you go snorkeling in the Maldives it is always recommended to look but not touch.

Answered 90 days ago | Read Comments (1)

Do spas in the Maldives offer thai treatments? What does it consist of exactly?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Spas - 90 days ago

shamusho's Answer

All spas in the Maldives are certainly top notch when it comes to treatments. The thai treatment is a very popular one and an excellent method to ease the aches and the pain. The treatment works with your muscles, energy lines and joints in order to create some balance in your body.

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Which are the best months to spot whale sharks in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 93 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Spotting whale sharks when you go scuba diving is certainly one of the best experiences that anybody can have at the Maldives. The best months to do so are from august to october when spotting whale sharks is practically a definite!

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What is the average water temperature in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in General Questions - 93 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The usual water temperature in the Maldives is 28 degrees celsius; of course this may vary a tad but that's the average temprature of the water all year round. It may sound a bit warm but it is honestly deeply refreshing.

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Which is the largest island in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Islands - 95 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The largest island in the Maldives is called Gan and it approximately 5km in lenght and 3km wide. I guess this is not very big but compared to Maldives island standards it is certainly way bigger than most. The cool thing about this island is that it is connected by causeways to other islands that you can access.

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How many islands are there in total?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Islands - 95 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well in the Maldives there are exactly 1192 islands. Obviously most of them are inhabited and about 100 have resorts in them. Yet some of this inhabited islands can be reched and are so during planned excursions that your resort offers. I don't think you'll get to see them all on one or fifty trips for that matter!

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Whats a good diving spot to see manta rays in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 97 days ago

shamusho's Answer

I would say that just about any spot in the Maldives is good for spotting manta rays; but surely one of the best is the area located on the Baa Atoll; it is simply outstanding.

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What is the best time to see Manta Rays in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 97 days ago

shamusho's Answer

the best time to see manta rays in the maldives is from may to july beacuse there is alot of plankton in the water and that attracts many manta rays. The visibility might not be the best beacuse of the plankton but still you can take a look at many more manta rays than you usually would in other times of the year.

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Are there any mountains in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 100 days ago

shamusho's Answer

None at all, no mountains or hills of any kind. Like 80% of the Maldives is below 1 meter in altitude! it is the lowest place on earth i heard so you are practically living in the sea when you are there for vacation.

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What is the official language of the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 100 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The language spoken in the Maldives is Maldivian Dhivehi which is a dialect of Sinhala; its arabic. Yet english is spoken by most government offcials and by every resort personel or tourist so you really don't need anything else as long as you know english. Of course french, german, italian, japanese and many more are spoken in the Maldives due to the large amount of tourists that come from many of these countries.

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Anybody know of a good PADI dive center in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Resorts - 100 days ago

shamusho's Answer

There are plenty of PADI certified dive centers in the Maldives; alot of resorts have Dive centers or even offer a guided certified PADI diver to give classes. I went to the Ellaidhoo Tourist Resort and it had this amazing PADI dive center that had even won awards. I certainly got all my techniques from there and became a great diver in a manner of days.

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do you have to bring your own scuba gear in order to go scuba diving at the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 102 days ago

shamusho's Answer

If you have it you can bring it of course; but if you don't then there is no problem. Every resort in the Maldives comes prepare to rent you all the equipment that you need in order to go scuba diving. The Maldives have some of the best spots to scuba in the world and many people that get there don't even know how to dive; but with your gear and your instructor provided by your place of choice you will leave the Maldives as an expert in the underwater marine life.

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do rooms on Liveaboard have air conditioning?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Liveaboards - 102 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Now that is a must; specially when you are in the tropics. Rooms on the Liveaboard cruise ships definately have air conditioning, and a fan also. When you are outside, navigating through some of the most beautiful islands in the world you definately don't need anything else; but once inside your room it is nice to have some air conditioning on and just relax and get some rest to enjoy your day.

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do you have internet access on Liveaboard cruise ships?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Liveaboards - 102 days ago

shamusho's Answer

let's just say that almost all of the Liveaboard cruise ships come with internet access. There are only a couple that don't have internet on board but they are the minority sure enough. When you book your liveaboard holiday just make sure they tell you if they have internet; like i said most will have but there are a couple that don't. Still some people just like to get away from it all; and you will find the Maldives an excellent paradise to forget about the rest of the world.

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do suites on a Liveaboard have their own bathroom and shower?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Liveaboards - 102 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Now that is something that you shouldn't even doubt! Every cruise ship Liveaboard is pretty much a very good hotel on the inside, some can even be a 5 star hotel. So of course you get your room with bathroom and shower included and many other things that you will apreciatte one you make the Liveaboard your home for a week or two.

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Are all beverages included on a Liveaboard cruise?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Liveaboards - 102 days ago

shamusho's Answer

If you decide to go on a Liveaboard holiday some beverages are included but not all of them. For example every cruise ship offers you free water, tea and coffee; but the rest you have to buy at the bar on board. Still it is a pretty good deal because everybody knows that if you want some alcoholic drinks you have to pay a little extra; but the essentials are all covered.

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do spas in the Maldives offer classes?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Spas - 104 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Wherever you are staying in the Maldives you can surely find a spa; and these spas usually tend to offer everything you need in orther to get your relaxation and excercise. For example i stayed in a resort that gave free classes of yoga, tai chi, pilates and many more that i just didn't have the time to try. They were all taught by professionals and were just simply marvelous.

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What if i don't have any sports gear with me; can you get it in the hotel?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Resorts - 104 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Anything you need for any activity that the resort might have to offer you can get it there. For example if you want to go snorkeling or want to play volleyball the resort will get you the ball or rent you the equipment to go snorkeling. This is the same for anything else, basically all you have to do is bring your swimming short and the hotel will take care of the rest!

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are the locals in the maldives open to the western culture?

Asked by: Litoh in Other - 107 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well they certainly have their traditions and their religion that honors them so the western world is not that open in the Maldives; nevertheless on certain occations and festivities the maldivians do open up for some pop music and videos that come from the west. For example michael jackson was pretty big on the Maldives. The resorts are another world though; once you are there you have access to TV and internet and you can feel right at home in your tropical paradise.

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Whats the legal age for voting in the Maldives? do they have a democracy?

Asked by: Litoh in Politics - 107 days ago

shamusho's Answer

They have a citizens council which is made up of 48 members that chose the candidates and puts the nominations out for the people to vote. In this case the current president of the Maldives has received a stagering 90% support from the voters which have to be 21 years old to chose their government; so yeah it is a democracy.

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Is there any poverty in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Politics - 107 days ago

shamusho's Answer

the maldivian economy has experimented a great growth in the past few decades; this is not always a synonim for wealth but in the case of the Maldives the riches have been well distributed amongst the people therefore making poverty practically inexisting in the whole country.

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can an experienced diver dive without a guide in the Maldives?

Asked by: potka in Scuba Diving Maldives - 109 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Sure you can; if you are an experience diver and have your certification in order then all you have to do is take part of a check dive and then the rest is up to you. I'm guessing the professional would just want to make sure how good you are and then set you free for diving on your own. Of course you can't go anywhere you want, you will have to stay close to the group but have your own trip.

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How's the rainy season in the Maldives? Is it worth going there anyway?

Asked by: potka in Maldives Weather - 111 days ago

shamusho's Answer

The rainy season is relative; i mean its called rainy season but you still can get many sunny days; it doesnt rain everyday. There are some advantages to going to the Maldives between the months of may to october (which is the rainy season) and those are that you can have more space to yourself, being as there is less people, and prices are certainly lower. Yet the Maldives is an all year round experience.

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alot of people talk about the Maldives scuba diving, but i want to know if there is a good place to do some snorkeling?

Asked by: potka in Holidays in Maldives - 111 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Almost everywhere you go you can practice some snorkeling. This is easy because snorkeling doesn't require much equipment and the beaches in the Maldives are just perfect for it with amazing coral reefs and crystal clear water. I heard about this Island called Kuramathi Island and it is supposed to be one of the best for snorkeling; it has all the advantages and great house reefs for you to enjoy.

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hows the weather in the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Weather - 114 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Tropical weather which is hot and humid mostly. Yet this type of weather bothers you when you are surrounded by concrete; but when you are in an island sorrounded by palm trees and pristine beaches and breeze it is really enjoyable.. plus the water is not cold as here in europe, it's a tad warm and very refreshing. Weather is just great for a tropical paradise experience.

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If you take a liveabord trip around the Maldives, do you have internet connection?

Asked by: Litoh in General Questions - 114 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Not all Liveaboards come equipped with internet connection; lets face it once you are there in the deep blue sea admiring the paradise and scuba diving everyday, internet is the last thing on your mind. Nevertheless if you have to get connected you can check into the bigger Liveaboards, alot of them have internet connection no problem.

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I want to know which is the best spa in the Maldives

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Spas - 115 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Well i don't know about the best because there certainly are plenty of spa's all over the Maldives in every single resort and ship and i'm guessing they are all pretty good. I went to the Angsana Resort and that one has an award winning spa! I don't know exactly how this awards work but i tell you i had the best massage of my life.

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Can I get my PADI scuba diving certification on board of a Liveaboard cruise ship?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Liveaboards - 115 days ago

shamusho's Answer

You certainly can. Lots of liveaboards cruise ships offer classes and workshops with instructors that show you how to scuba dive and prepare you to get you PADI certification. All you have to do is figure out which one you actually want to take. You can take a look at the website and figure it out http://www.maldivesdivetravel.com/

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Any good wake boarding sites on the Maldives?

Asked by: Litoh in Holidays in Maldives - 116 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Any resort will give you a huge amount of opportunities for water sports that don't necesarilly have to be below the water. Wake boarding is one of the most popular water sports that you can do in practically every resort on the Maldives. I guess it depends on the location also, but trust me that if you go you will certainly find a way to do some excellent wake boarding while enjoying the view.

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If you are in a remote island in the Maldives, how do you get medical attention if needed?

Asked by: potka in Other - 117 days ago

shamusho's Answer

All resorts have a pharmacy department and most of them, i would guess all of them, have a doctor on staff just in case anything might happen. It is very unusual to actually need one yet good to know that there is somebody just in case. You have to remember that the Maldives are a top of the notch turistic spot so they are more than equipped over there.

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Is it dangerous to swim around a big whale shark?

Asked by: Litoh in Scuba Diving Maldives - 117 days ago

shamusho's Answer

Not at all; it is such a big misconception that all sharks are dangerous to humans, and the whale shark is definately part of this misconception. The Whale Shark is actually quite freindly and gentle with all scuba divers and it represents no threat to humans at all.

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What's the difference between a beach bungalow and a water bungalow?

Asked by: Litoh in Maldives Resorts - 117 days ago

shamusho's Answer

A water bungalow tends to be one that has been built above the water, they usually have glass floors so you can check out the fish right below your feet! And a beach bungalow is one that has been built on top of the beach, you dont get to see the fish swim right below you but you do have a spectacular view nevertheless.

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Are the Maldives good for windsurfing?

Asked by: potka in Other - 118 days ago

shamusho's Answer

People always talk about the Maldives and scuba diving. But what many people dont know is that the islands are pretty good for surfing and windsurfing also. You have to ask around or do some research before you go; but there are many spots that are excellent for windsurfing and sometimes the resort takes you to them.

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