Hi,
eternity: according to the staff, they say that the monsoon should have ended by end August. but as Maldives is pretty big, i think the weather can vary fr island to island. I mean, even on our tiny island, it is common to walk in light drizzle from one end, to sunlight & no rain by the time you reach the other end. The rain I encountered were all very mild, last 10-15 mins each time, but just very weak sun. Im sure you can still snorkel and dive. my hubbie & i are more sun-types, so when see the sky grey-grey, dont feel like entering water. Even with the monsoon, Maldives is a very beautiful place -I may not have seen much sun, but I saw lots of rainbow. 1 week! wow, what an enviable budget!
Hi Eileen, the resort itself is purrrr-fect. Beautiful big rooms, nice minimal white decor, excellent staff. and that sun-deck! However, the beach is just a tiny strip of sand - i wldnt call it a beach. Its also coral-sand, so its not the super-fine, like flour kinda white sand.
But these may be a common feature all the other islands share coz Maldives has very mild waves. Can anyone who's been to the other islands enlighten me?
I paid about $1700 coz we extended 1 night. The normal 4D3N is abt $1400. Part reason why we chose Taj was its close enough to the airport to reach by speedboat on the very night we arrive. Its true, the sea-planes do not fly at night, so, with many resorts, you're required to stay overnight in Male before transfering in the day. DO not take the fullboard offer that agencies offer. I believe we were offered to top up $170 per day. Which is ridiculous, considering each meal for 2 is about usd 50 at most. There is no need for lunch coz breakfast is usually a heavy affair. We brought our own snacks & instant noodles too.
Hope this helps!