Please wait until I have confirmed your place before booking your flight. Skyscanner.net is a useful resource for finding a good flight as you can filter according to length of flight, arrival times etc. Turkish Airlines offer flights for the best deal around £450 and British Airways fly direct for around £650.​
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You should book an international flight to Male the capital and our booking partner Secret Paradise will then arrange the local 45 minute transfer to our island of Hanimaadhoo and car pick up from the airport to the hotel. This local transfer is included in the cost of your holiday. If you opt to book elsewhere such as Booking.com you will need to follow their instructions and pay and book for your flight separately as it won't be included in your room cost ($340)
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If you do not wish to spend a night in Male you should opt for a flight which arrives between 6am and 10pm, otherwise transfer will be the following day. (We can help with an overnight stay in Male if you need). Where possible flights on return journey should not leave before 11am from Male to allow time for for island transfer. Let us know if you'd like to travel with other participants and we'll put you in touch with each other.
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Visas Insurance and Money
You will need to make sure you take out your own comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you go; this is an essential requirement of joining the course. No prior visa arrangements are required. Tourists are issued with a free 30 day visa on arrival. Your passport will need to be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Maldives has a non-convertible currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa – this cannot be purchased beforehand. Currently one British Pound is equivalent to 19.18 Rufiyaa and one US Dollar is 15.30 Rufiyaa. Major international currencies can be changed easily at the airport on arrival. The US Dollar is accepted as legal tender. All major credit cards can be used (and are preferred) at resorts, hotels, shops, etc., however, on local islands it is usually only guesthouses that accept credit cards and cash is generally preferred.