11 days in Maldives Itinerary

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

Visit Grand Friday Mosque and Medhu Ziyaarath for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at National Museum and Mulee Aage. Get out of town with these interesting Male side-trips: Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives (in Vihamanafushi), Hulhumale Central Park (in Hulhumale) and HP Reef (in Furanafushi Island). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Hulhumale Beach, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, browse the eclectic array of goods at Male Fish Market, and appreciate the history behind Victory Monument.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Male trip itinerary planning site.

Dayton, USA to Male is an approximately 31-hour flight. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from Dayton to Male due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Dayton in December; daily highs in Male reach 87°F and lows reach 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.