In November 2021, we took our first vacation via airplane since COVID. We were eager to travel big, and O found $600 tickets to the Maldives (an unheard of price). My in-laws, four children, husband and I packed our luggage and prepared for the journey across the world and 14-hour layover in Abu Dhabi.
O arranged transportation through an agency that recovered us from Abu Dahbi and drove us the two hours to Dubai for the layover. While in Dubai, we ate near the the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which was fun for our three children.
Walking around for a bit in Dubai Creek Harbour:
After walking around a bit, the driver met us in the busy area and drove us back to the airport, where it was freezing cold inside, and we slept for a few hours before boarding our plane to Malé, Maldives.
We fell in love immediately upon arrival to our hotel for the week, Adaaran Select Hudhuron Fushi- All Inclusive.
We had one “family beach house” and one “romantic cabin on the water”. We spent the week swimming in the pool, exploring the beach, snorkeling in the Indian Ocean, and enjoying the all-you-can-eat-and-drink. This was by far the best snorkeling we had experienced, and all available by walking into the beach with the snorkeling gear we had packed.
Exploring an island- easily the best vacation for all!
Orlando and I discussed how Maldives was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will cherish our time there, but most likely not return because of the time it takes to travel half-way across the world! Mexico is a four-hour trip for us, so next on our list is to find a similar island in Mexico (e.g. Holbox…??). See future posts to find out!
