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24 Travel Resort Transfer If you have a booking with a resort, transfer is usually arranged prior to your arrival. The options of speedboat or seaplane transfer where available is for you to choose from. For transfer to resorts close to the airport, motorboat or dhoni transfer is quite convenient. Even if you make a resort booking while in Malé, transfer arrangements are often made by the resort. The Maldives has one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world, not surprising for a country with 99% ocean and more than a thousand islands. The low altitude seaplane journey offers you the additional opportunity to experience a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the country. Departure Tax The airport departure tax which is US$ 12.00 is usually included when you purchase your airline ticket. Duty Free Shopping Duty Free Shopping is only available at the departure terminal at Malé International Airport. The lounge has specialized shops with a wide variety of international brands selling well known products at competitive prices. The duty free lounge has shops for toys, souvenirs, perfume, electronics, watches, fashion accessories, jewellery, liquor, tobacco and confectionery.

Male’ the capital Male’ the capital Malé with a population of about 100,000 is the commercial and political hub of the Maldives. It is home to all government ministries and departments, all of the larger companies, banks, communications and the key institutions that control the nation’s economic and social life. Malé consists of five districts or wards; four on the island of Male’, a fifth on Vilingili, the island to the west of Male’ just 10 minutes away by boat. The Male’ International Airport is on Hulhule Island, a couple of miles to the north east of Malé. 25

24 Travel<br />

Resort Transfer<br />

If you have a booking with a resort, transfer<br />

is usually arranged prior to your arrival. The<br />

options of speedboat or seaplane transfer where<br />

available is for you to choose from. For transfer<br />

to resorts close to the airport, motorboat or<br />

dhoni transfer is quite convenient. Even if you<br />

make a resort booking while in Malé, transfer<br />

arrangements are often made by the resort.<br />

The <strong>Maldives</strong> has one of the largest seaplane<br />

fleets in the world, not surprising for a country<br />

with 99% ocean and more than a thousand<br />

islands. The low altitude seaplane journey offers<br />

you the additional opportunity to experience a<br />

breathtaking bird’s eye view of the country.<br />

Departure Tax<br />

The airport departure tax which is US$ 12.00<br />

is usually included when you purchase your<br />

airline ticket.<br />

Duty Free Shopping<br />

Duty Free Shopping is only available at the<br />

departure terminal at Malé International<br />

Airport. The lounge has specialized shops with<br />

a wide variety of international brands selling<br />

well known products at competitive prices.<br />

The duty free lounge has shops for toys,<br />

souvenirs, perfume, electronics, watches,<br />

fashion accessories, jewellery, liquor, tobacco<br />

and confectionery.

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