Maldives as a Safe Haven: What to Know Before You Go
Why Maldives
Countries are opening up, and travellers are raring to go. So, now what?
Step one: be extra selective about the destination. The last thing travellers want is to leave one crowded city for another, unable to shake the cloud of Covid looming over their heads.
This is why Maldives, unique for its one-island-one-resort model, is a wise choice and the ultimate escape. The destination is inherently safely-distanced — there 1,190 islands, and most of the nation’s resorts sit on private uninhabited islands. Resort guests stay within private island bubbles, separate from local communities and tourists in other properties.
And according to a World Bank report, 93% of all resort workers in the destination are fully vaccinated. Resorts comply with safety procedures including those that regulate staff movements between islands, while certifications are issued to uphold hygiene standards.
Now that’s out of the way, the next and biggest consideration would be travel requirements — test results, quarantine (if any), and the full works. These requirements, while necessary, can sometimes be tricky to navigate.
Thankfully in Maldives, “entry requirements are relatively straightforward” according to the World Bank.
Before you send your clients flying to island paradise, here is everything you must know.