What to pack for Maldives Trip
If you are heading to this wonderful destination, we will ensure that you are going to have the best time ever. So along with the obvious summer outfits, sunglasses, flip flops and bikinis, we have included few essentials you should be carrying with you which will enhance your and your loved one’s experience.
Essentials
1. AquaShoes / BeachShoes
Since Maldives has a lot of corals and these dead corals on the shore usually make it difficult to walk barefoot. For a better experience, do buy beach shoes which you can easily get from your nearest decathlon store, or order online at reasonable prices.
2. Snorkelling Kit
If you are planning to stay in Water Villa/Beach Villas on any private island on Maldives, it’s always better to carry your own snorkelling kit. Most of these islands charge exorbitant rent for the same. By the way there is no need of fins, just the Masks and Snorkels are sufficient to enjoy the corals and the rich marine life around them.
3. Sunscreen
Maldives is a tropical country, so you have to put on sunscreen all the time to protect yourself from tanning. A good quality waterproof sunscreen at least 50SPF would come really handy while you are relaxing on the beach or enjoying an adventurous water activity.
However, many sunscreens contain chemicals that are harmful to coral reefs. Please opt for reef-safe sunscreen by which you are not only helping marine life, but you’re also helping everyone’s future Maldives vacation!
The ingredients you should avoid in your sunscreen for snorkeling in the Maldives are OXYBENZONE & OCTINOXATE
You can check out the sunscreen by Neutrogena / SunBum.
4. Folding Waterproof Bags
Folding Duffle bags by Decathlon are my all-time favorites and comes in very handy to keep your belongings while you are having fun at the beach. Being foldable you can easily pack them in your luggage. You must check them out by clicking on the picture alongside.
5. Swimming Floating Rings
The inflatable rings available on decathlon which can be inflated by mouth itself will open new vistas for having fun in the water. Do check out, especially if kids are joining you on this trip. You must check them out by clicking on the picture alongside.
Bonus for tea lovers
If you are a tea lover like me, Don’t forget to pack Masala Tea by Girnar. This will give you a taste of authentic masala chai in seconds which we make at home.
