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- Maldives
- Veligandu Huraa and Dhigufinolhu
Veligandu Huraa and Dhigufinolhu
A 35-minute boat ride south of Malé airport are the neighbouring
islands of Veligandu Huraa (Palm Tree Island) and Dhigufinolhu,
connected by a causeway over a lagoon. Dhigufinolhu is the larger
and louder of the two, offering a greater selection of holiday
entertainment and accommodation. Veligandu Huraa and Dhigufinolhu
are also connected by wooden bridges to Bodu Huraa. Guests on
either of the three tropical islands share holiday amenities
including a PADI-certified dive centre, Ayurvedic spa, a variety of
restaurants ranging from Thai to pizza and local Maldivian cuisine,
fitness centres, tennis courts, shopping boutiques, opportunities
to take Thai and international cooking classes. Activities on offer
include deep sea fishing, sailing, yoga, kayaking, snorkelling, and
swimming in either the sea or beachfront swimming pools.
Information & Facts
Language
Dhivehi is the national language in Maldives. English is
widely spoken in addition to German, French, Italian and Japanese,
spoken by the resort staff.
Money
The Maldivian Rufiya (MVR) is divided into 100 laari. The
resorts in Maldives are generally expensive and travellers should
ensure they bring sufficient funds. There are no cash machines and
travellers' cheques are rarely used, but there are currency
exchange facilities available at resorts and banks. Major credit
cards are accepted at most resorts and hotels. US Dollars can be
exchanged at the airport, banks or hotels. Guests staying at
resorts can settle their accounts in hard foreign currency (US
Dollars are best), credit cards or travellers cheques. Banks are
usually closed on Fridays and Saturdays.