ESSENTIALS
Customs
The following items are prohibited in the Maldives and will be retained at customs upon arrival: religious materials offensive to Islam, idols for worship, pornographic material, narcotics and psychotropic substances, arms, alcohol and spirits, pork and its by-products, dogs and dangerous animals.
Climate
The climate in the Maldives is warm and tropical throughout the year with cooling sea breezes. Daily temperatures vary between 26°C / 80°F and 32°C / 90°F. There are seldom more than a few days of rain at a time even during the "wind directions" months (southwest from April to October and northeast from December to March).
Currency
All prices are quoted and all transactions are charged in USD/US$ only at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.
Taxes
A 10% service charge and a Goods & Services Tax (GST) is applied on all purchases and activity charges in the resort, and a bed tax of US$8 per person/per night is applied. The GST in 2012 is 6% and will increase to 8% in 2013. Taxes are subject to change without prior notification.
Transportation from Malé Airport to the Resort
There is a mandatory speedboat transfer for all arrivals, available 24 hours daily. The round-trip transfer costs US$100 per person and US$58 for children age 11 and under. It takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes from/to the resort.
Language
Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives. Thaana, tts present script, was introduced in the late 16th century and is written from right to left. English is spoken by the majority of the population, especially in Malé, the capital. English is also spoken by everyone at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.
Religion
Maldives is a Sunni Muslim nation, and Islam is the religion of the State and the backbone of society. We recommend appropriate clothing at all times within the resort. Swimsuits must be covered and shoes must be worn while dining in all the restaurants.
Time Zone
The resort is in the same time zone as Malé, GMT +5 hour.
Check in and Check out Information
Check in time is 02.00PM and check out time is 12.00PM. Early check in and check out fees may apply.
Cash deposit or credit card is required upon check in.
Guests booking through travel agents must present a valid voucher.
Damaged and old currencies cannot be accepted as a valid payment.