Destinations
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England was generally
thought of as a gentle land and home of the post office,
country pub of the 1930s. It's now better known for
vibrant cities with great nightlife and attractions,
contrasted with green and pleasant countryside.
London is one of the favourite urban haunts of visitors
to Europe because of landmark sights like Big Ben, St
Paul's Cathedral and the historically rich Westminster
Abbey. The city also boasts some of the world's greatest
museums and art galleries, and more parkland than most
other capitals.
From pubs and clubs, to
theatres, cinema and comedy London is alive with events
and productions in every possible type of venue, and there
are many special events and festivals on throughout the
year.
With over 40,000 shops and 83 major street markets to choose
from, the sheer variety on offer is hard to imagine. The
city that gave the world the mini skirt, punk and
Alexander McQueen continues to bubbles over with excellent
fashions, from in-the-know East End boutiques to the
world-famous Selfridges. Different areas have their own
specialties. Jewellery lovers will find nirvana in
Clerkenwell, and record collectors will discover
second-hand haven in Hanway Street and Notting Hill. So
get the credit card out and start spending.
| Location |
: Maldives, South Asia |
| Visa |
: Free 30 days Visa upon
arrival for all visitors holding a valid passport,
return or onward ticket and minimum of US$30.00 per
person per day or confirmed hotel reservation for the
intended period of stay in the Maldives. |
| Time Zone |
: GMT + 5 |
| When to go
|
: Year-round |
|
Currency |
: MALDIVE RUFIYAA |
| Airport Tax |
:
Airport tax
US$14 is levied at the time of ticketing. |
| Language |
:
Dhivehi is
the languages spoken but English is also widely spoken
by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves
understood around the capital island. |
| Electricity |
: 230-240 Volts – AC |
| Must visit
|
- Male's fish
market, the main commercial area of Male'
- Mulee-aage, a palace built in 1906
- The Islamic Centre, the most vivid architectural
landmark
- The National Museum, the only remaining of the
former Sultan's Palace
- The Local Market |
| What to do |
: Scuba Diving, Surfing, Snorkeling,
Fishing |
| Business Hours |
: From Sunday to Thursday
7:30-14:30 in the government sector and generally from
9:00 to 17:00 in the private sector. Weekend falls on
Friday and Saturday. |
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