Saturday, August 12, 2023

Quick Maldives Getaway - Aug 2023

Travel:

- Direct flight to Maldives

- Costed about 44K for 2 ppl return trip

- Indigo Airlines- Took about 2 hrs one way

Stay:

- Stayed in Acacia Beach Hotel in Hulhumale for 2-Nights

- Sea view room; Costed $222.00 for 2 nights

- Taxi from Airport costed MVR 85.00

Excursion:

- Took Day-trip package to Adaaran Hudhuran Fushi Private Island

- Included morning & afternoon snacks

- Buffet lunch and Swimming pool access

- Costed $125.00 per person

Currency Exchange:

- Got USD in Bangalore through BookMyForex

* Costed a bit more, but hassle-free delivery

- Exchanges at Airport gives lower rate

- You need to save the receipt if you want to convert back at the airport when coming back

- Forex shops inside the city offer better rates

Misc:

- Took Bread and MTR Upma readymix (Good) for breakfast

- Bought Steam rice for MVR 30.00 from Bombay Darbar for Lunch

- Bought Curd for MVR 14.00 from a nearby supermarket

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