Maldives | You truly are the romantic paradise I've always dreamed of.

🩷🩷Pre-trip Preparations:
✅Visa: The Maldives offers a 30-day free visa on arrival for Chinese tourists. Remember to ensure your passport is valid for at least six months, is undamaged, and has enough blank visa pages.
✅Essential Items: Be sure to bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, snorkeling gear, and a waterproof camera.
✅Flights and Hotels: Book your flights in advance. As for hotels, the Maldives has many island resorts, each with its own unique characteristics. You can choose according to your preferences.
✅Currency: The local currency is the Rufiyaa, but US dollars are also widely accepted. It is recommended to prepare some small-denomination US dollars for tips and other small expenses.

🩷🩷Island Selection Recommendations: The Ritz-Carlton vs. Joali Being vs. Joali. All three are worth visiting; it depends on your personal preference!
✅If you are a snorkeling enthusiast with high standards for snorkeling, Joali Being is the perfect choice, as it has the best natural ecological environment.
✅If you want to take stunning photos, don't hesitate to choose Joali for its breathtaking trailing beach. It's the only one of the three with a large sandy beach.🏖️
✅If you want both delicious food and stunning ocean views, choose The Ritz-Carlton. Although its cuisine isn't particularly outstanding, the nearby Patina Maldives, just a 10-minute speedboat ride away, offers 12 restaurants and bars where you can savor a variety of global cuisines.
✅If you want to experience a two-island stay, choose the Joali dual-island combination. Nice! Different environments will bring you different experiences. The Ritz-Carlton and Patina Maldives do not currently offer a two-island combination, but there's a boat to Patina Maldives every hour, which is super convenient.
✅As The Ritz-Carlton is a newly built artificial island, its ecological environment is somewhat rigid, but its beauty is undeniable.

☕️Dining:
1⃣️The Elephant And The Butterfly: This was our most frequented restaurant, close to the villas, with a wide variety of delicious dishes.
2⃣️Hard Rock Cafe Maldives: Live rock music is performed in the evenings. Don't miss it if you like a lively atmosphere.
3⃣️Sessions: An ingredient-driven restaurant offering both local flavors and dishes from around the world. The lamb chops are particularly nice!

🌟Hidden Gems:
1⃣️You can rent a bass guitar at the front desk to experience your own Maldives rock and roll journey.
2⃣️You can get a free pair of biodegradable flip-flops at the front desk by providing your room number.
3⃣️The rock spa here is a must-try.
4⃣️WeChat Pay is now available [doge], making everything more convenient.

✅✅💃Clothing Recommendations:
Wear beautiful resort dresses, swimwear, tank tops/shorts, and flip-flops. One bag is enough; no need to overpack. It's best to wear bright colors for more vibrant photos.📸