Maldives

[Val Williams]

Can anyone give me any advice on things to watch out for or any problems you have encountered while holidaying there. Is moskitos a problem?

[sarah123]

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have a regularly updated list which outlines possible risks of travellling for all countries. You could check that out. Your doctor's surgery will tell you what jabs you need there as well.

[smudge]

Blimey coggles, fully expected to see a few comments from you on this one! He he x

[Dave Potts]

Most resorts spray for mossies regularly so they're not as big an issue as you'd expect. I'm normally breakfast, dinner and tea for the wee winged b**tards but managed to get through my entire honeymoon bite-free (well, almost) :o) - if you do decide to do one of those little 'excursions' to a remote island, however, you'll be wanting a mumu, a yashmak and some wellies. Oh, and welding mitts. King and Queen for a day my arse. Sharks can be a problem if you're of a nervous disposition. And coral. Oh, and hermit crabs can give you a nasty nip.

[coggles]

Hello Val, if you are used to sun-bathing topless on holiday, you will get fined (about �200?) if you do it in the Maldives. I would definately go to a resort with fully air conditioned rooms. When you go island hopping, you may visit some very poor islands. We went to one and there was an orphanage for mainly disabled children. They were reaching through the fences towards us, which was heartbreaking. I would take a very light rain mac just in case you get any rain. Normally lashes it down for a few hours and then fine again for days. All in all, there may be a few differencies, as in all countries, but I would highly recommend the Maldives for a holiday/honeymoon. Is that ok smudge?!

[archbishop]

Falling coconuts are a problem as well.I was watching a football match between staff and visitors and the chap next to me had one fall on his head fortunately my island had a resident doctor,not bad for an island which took 20 mins to completely walk round.

[smudge]

Yes Coggles, but I can't understand why my reply was EDITED by ANSWERBANK! Was it 'cos I said a 'blimey'? If so why wasn't the word 'topless' edited too? How petty! Glad you enjoyed your honeymoon though! x

[coggles]

Smudge, your answer was edited because you spelt something wrong in your first message and posted another one after it. Ab ed has combined both your messages. Say sorry to Mr Ed!

[smudge]

Confused or what coggles! I only sent one message on this subject in the first place, so it must be because of 'blimey'. Oh never mind - sorry to Mr Ed anyway!