Maldives is an archipelago of 26 atolls located to the South-West of Sri Lanka, right in the center of the ancient maritime trade routes. Maldives is also known as the ‘Pearl necklace of the Indian Ocean’.

It is one of the highly sought-after vacation destinations in the world and consistently stays so. With its pristine blue waters, soft white sand beach-fringed islands and scenic locations, it continues to maintain its grandeur and peaceful surroundings. So, if you are planning a vacation to Maldives for the first time, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.