mbh maldives presentation 2015

www.maldivesbudgetholidays.com.au

Now you can stay in

the Maldives on a Budget


Maldives

India

Africa

Sri Lanka

The Maldives is hardly noticeable on this map of the Indian Ocean


This image shows all the atolls of the Maldives and it’s proximity to Sri Lanka


This image shows North and South Male’ Atolls (Kaafu Atoll)


Here you can see the island of Male’ and Hulhule (the airport island).

Hulhumale’ is a totally man-made residential island made from reclaimed sand!

Hulhule

(Male’ International Airport)

Hulhumale’

Male’


Male’ the capital city is home to approx. 90,000 people

It’s about 2km sq.

Jetty #1 The main jetty for the

island

Airport ferries and Resort

speedboats go to / from this area

Scheduled

ferries to

local islands

go from this

area

Artificial Beach – local

swimming area

The only laned lap

pool in Male’ – Olympic

size lanes anchored to

the sea bed


This is the island of Maafushi in South Male’ Atoll.

Easy to see the awesome surf along this island!


Close up view of Maafushi island

Water sports are a key feature at this island!


This is the island of Thulhusdhoo in North Male’ Atoll.

Easy to see the awesome surf along this island too!


Close up view of Thulhusdhoo.

This island is famous for surfing!

Changing the ‘5-star’ Perception

Branded resorts are typically:

• 4 – 5 star

• Very expensive - $250+ per night

• Highly branded and commercial

• Heavily booked out most of the year

• Have to pay extra for activities and

excursions

Local island Guesthouses are typically:

• 2.5 – 3 star

• Budget prices starting at $50 per night*

• Small family-owned and operated

businesses

• Rooms available – great for families and

groups of friends

• Activities and extra’s are included in the

package price www.maldivesbudgetholidays.com.au

Maafushi Island, Maldives

Maafushi island is about 30mins

speedboat ride away from

Male’ and the Airport.

The island has many guest

houses on it, and they have

developed all the facilities of

the fancy resorts.

Included most Maafushi room

rates quoted:

• Full board meals

• Return speedboat transfers

• Sandbank excursion

• Night fishing

• Snorkelling

• Diving

• Picnic Island excursion

• BBQ with cultural music &

dance


Includes:

• 4 nights in a Deluxe Double Room

• Twin share

• Full board meals daily

• Return speedboat transfers

• Sandbank excursion

• Night fishing

• Snorkelling

• Diving

• Picnic Island excursion

• BBQ with cultural music & dance

Not included:

• Airfares to Maldives

• Travel insurance

• Dive / surf insurance

• Maldives Taxes


Ocean Vista, Maafushi

Facilities at Ocean Vista:

- Double or twin beds

- En-suite bathroom

- Hot/cold water

- Air conditioning

- Overhead fan

- Wi-Fi

- Hair dryer

- Cable TV

- Mini-bar

- Mobile phone (in room

for emergency use)

- Activities arranged

include: Wakeboard,

- Catamaran, Sailing, Jet

Ski, Funbed and Donut

rides, Surfing / Wind

Surfing



Stay on the boat

Dive or Surf from the boat

Visit more locations in atolls

further away

Choose from 4, 7, 10 or 14 day

safaris

Save money on expensive

seaplane transfers

Visit local islands as you travel

around the country

Get off the beaten track!

Mariana

Mariana accommodates a maximum of 16 guests

in 8 air-conditioned cabins with:

- en-suite WC and shower

- air-conditioning

- mini bar, a wardrobe and luggage storage.

The main deck offers:

- a fan cooled dining room and saloon area,

equipped with comfortable sofas and chairs

- A cosy bar offering a range of drinks

including beer, wine and imported spirits.

- audio, DVD and TV / video equipment.

- Mariana’s kitchen provides a variety of

European, Asian and Maldivian dishes. Three

meals a day are served including tea and

coffee.

(full board meals, airport transfers, surfing,

diving)

USD$130 pp per day

(paid direct to boat)

+ AUD$300 deposit

(at time of booking)

Additional Products

Male’ Dive Trips

Stopover in Male’ to go on discounted

diving trips to surrounding atolls

Sri Lanka Stopover

Stopovers in Sri Lanka can be arranged for a

cultural or surfing holiday

* Prices available on request as these trips are tailored to your needs.


• All visitors to the Maldives will get a 30-day tourist

visa on arrival.

• Make sure your passport has at least six months'

validity from your planned date of return to

Australia. You should carry copies of a recent

passport photo with you in case you need a

replacement passport while overseas.

• No vaccinations are required for the Maldives

• Do not carry alcohol into the country

• It’s a good idea to get a local prepaid SIM card

when you get there. Dhiraagu is the national

telecom company and they have a counter right in

the arrival terminal at the airport. 3G is available

across most of the country. You’ll be amazed to be

in the middle of the ocean with only small islands

in sight and still get a signal!

Flying options from Gold Coast:

Air Asia via Kuala Lumpur

Scoot via Singapore

Flying options from BNE / SYD:

Singapore airlines via Singapore

Malaysian airlines via Kuala Lumpur

Emirates via Dubai www.maldivesbudgetholidays.com.au

Fair Trade

Holidays

In the

Maldives

Being a responsible traveller means having the

holiday of a life time, and paying it forward by giving

back to the local people and the environment you

went to. You demonstrate your commitment to

respecting the people and places that made your trip

happen.

We are committed to partnering with local island guest houses in the Maldives

who in turn are committed to the equitable distribution of benefits and respect

for human rights, culture and the environment.

Much of the profit generated by these properties goes directly into the local

economies providing better services and facilities to the locals on those islands.

By taking a ‘Fair Trade’ holiday, you will leave knowing that you have contributed

to the growth and development of a small island community. The feeling of

having made a positive impact on the local people and having had a totally

awesome holiday at the same time will bring you home on a high note with

memories you will be sure to treasure forever.


0401 569 395


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NSW 2485 Australia

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Maldives Specialist

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