2025 Emboodhu Finolhu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#maldivestrip Step into a world of crystal-clear lagoons, powdery white sands, and endless ocean horizons. The Maldives isn’t just a destination — it’s a dream brought to life in shades of blue and gold. 📍 Location The Maldives is a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, made up of over 1,000 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls. 🕰️ Best Time to Visit November to April — sunny skies, calm waters, and postcard-perfect days! 🌊 Top Highlights Overwater Villas Sleep above the ocean in private villas with glass floors, infinity pools, and uninterrupted views of the turquoise sea. Underwater Adventures Snorkel or dive with manta rays, sea turtles, and vibrant coral reefs — it’s like swimming through an aquarium! Sandbank Picnics Dine on a tiny strip of sand in the middle of the ocean — just you, the waves, and your loved one. Sunset Cruises Sail into the golden hour aboard a traditional dhoni, often with champagne in hand and dolphins swimming by. Luxury Resorts Stay in world-renowned resorts like Soneva Jani, Taj Exotica, Baros, or Conrad Maldives — where every detail is pure indulgence. Stargazing & Bioluminescence Look up to a sky full of stars, or walk the shores at night where glowing plankton lights up the water like magic. 🍽️ Dining Delights Fresh seafood grills Maldivian curry and coconut dishes Floating breakfasts and candlelit beach dinners Unique underwater restaurants 🚤 How to Reach & Get Around Fly into Malé International Airport From there, transfer by speedboat or seaplane to your island resort Resorts offer private transfers, so you travel in style from start to finish The Maldives is a place where time slows down, worries fade away, and every moment feels like a dream. Whether it’s romance, relaxation, or adventure — this island paradise delivers it all in the most breathtaking way. #resorts #myitinerary #poolhotel #staycation #travel #beachlife #naturalwonders #thingstodo #seascapes #museums #myitinerary

#maldivestrip From the moment you arrive at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, the world slows down. The sound of the waves, the gentle sea breeze, and the endless blues instantly wrap you in calm. 🌅 Morning Bliss Wake up to the soft glow of sunrise over the ocean, sip fresh coconut water on your private deck, and take a dip in your infinity pool with the calm lagoon stretching endlessly before you. It’s just you and the sea. 💆♀️ Spa Escape The Jiva Spa experience is pure magic — soothing massages, fragrant oils, and Ayurvedic healing that melts every bit of tension. A massage in a sea-view pavilion feels like therapy for both body and soul. 🍃 Barefoot Freedom Walk along soft white sands with no rush, no shoes, and no worries. Whether you’re lying in a hammock with a good book or floating gently in the warm ocean, every moment is made for serenity. 🍽️ Slow Dining, Island Style Enjoy long, lazy meals by the water — fresh grilled seafood, tropical fruits, and a chilled cocktail in hand. With soft music, candlelight, and sea views, every dinner feels dreamy. 🌙 Nighttime Calm As the stars blanket the sky, listen to the ocean’s lullaby from your villa. The peace is unmatched — a gentle reminder that you’re far from the chaos and deep in paradise. At Taj Exotica Maldives, relaxation isn’t an activity — it’s a way of life. #poolhotel #naturalwonders #resorts #couplestrip #travel #staycation #thingstodo #seascapes #museums #myitinerary

#maldivestrip Welcome to Taj Exotica, where elegance meets island magic. Nestled on the private island of Emboodhu Finolhu in South Malé Atoll, this stunning resort is surrounded by one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives — a true paradise for luxury seekers. 📍 Location Emboodhu Finolhu Island, South Malé Atoll, Maldives Just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport — your tropical escape begins almost instantly after landing! 🏡 Where You Stay Overwater and beachfront villas with panoramic views Private pools, sun decks, outdoor rain showers, and direct lagoon access Romantic, spacious interiors blending traditional Maldivian charm with modern style 🍽️ Dining in Paradise 24 Degrees: Multi-cuisine delights, from Asian to Continental The Deep End: Fine dining with Mediterranean flair, set over the water Poolside Bar: Refreshing cocktails and light bites with a view 🧘♀️ Wellness & Experiences Jiva Spa: Indulge in Indian therapies and Ayurvedic rituals by the sea Water sports: Snorkeling, diving, jet-skiing, sunset cruises Romantic extras: Floating breakfasts, beach dinners, and yacht picnics 💰 Approximate Rates From USD 700 per night — varies by villa type and season, with packages including breakfast or full board options ✨ Why You'll Love It Ultra-private and peaceful Crystal-clear turquoise lagoon for swimming and snorkeling Impeccable service and personalized luxury Picture-perfect for honeymoons or anniversary getaways At Taj Exotica, every sunrise feels like a blessing and every sunset like a celebration. It's not just a vacation — it’s a memory you'll treasure forever. #afternoonteatime #familytravel #thingstodo #travel #couplestrip #beachlife #naturalwonders #poolhotel #resorts

1. Travel guide 📝Visa Information: No visa is required to travel to the Maldives. ☁️Climate status: The annual temperature in the Maldives maintains between 28-30°C🌡, making it an ideal holiday destination to enjoy the warm and pleasant climate no matter when you go. ⏰ Time difference reminder: Maldives time is 3 hours later than Beijing time, please adjust your personal schedule before traveling to adapt to local time. Second, 🧳 Luggage list ☀️High Multiple Sunscreen: Whether you’re heading to a tropical beach or alpine snowfield, sunscreen is a must-have because UV rays are everywhere. 👙At least two sets of swimsuits: Whether at the seaside, swimming pool or hot spring, swimsuits are your close companion. Prepare two sets of swimsuits for easy changes and personal hygiene while keeping you looking your best for your trip. 📷 Waterproof Camera/Mobile Phone Waterproof Case: When traveling, beautiful scenery and precious moments are worth documenting. A waterproof camera or phone waterproof case protects your equipment from splashes and soaks, allowing you to easily capture beautiful moments by the sea, pool or any body of water. 🎩straw hat, 🕶️ sunglasses: stylish and sun protection, is an essential accessory in travel. Straw hats bring you a touch of coolness, while sunglasses protect your eyes from the irritations of the sun, while they are also a tool for concave styling to make your travel photos stand out. 👡Lightweight beach shoes: Lightweight, comfortable, breathable, ideal for beach strolling. They not only allow you to leave a light step on the beach, but also serve as a spare shoe when needed, solving your travel needs. 🔋Power charger: When traveling, mobile phones are our right-hand assistant for obtaining information and recording life. However, a lack of battery power on your phone may cause you to miss many beautiful moments. Therefore, prepare a power bank to ensure that your phone is fully charged so that you can capture wonderful moments at any time during your travels. Third, film landmark ⛳️ [One] Trailing Beach [Beach]: At low tide, this beach is covered with a thick layer of milk, making you feel like you are in a dreamlike wonderland. The view here is perfect for taking pictures📸, just take a photo with your phone📱 and you can easily get a stunning wallpaper. [Two] Sea Central Swing: This swing is located in the middle of the sea and is surrounded by a sea of ​​crystal clear glass. Whether you are wearing a bright long dress 👗 or trying to pose in various graceful poses 👯, you can take amazing photos. [Three] Resident Island Alleys: The alleys here are full of rich humanities, with colorful wooden doors and lazy kittens becoming a unique landscape here. Walking in this alley, you can feel the tranquility and harmony here. Four, Diving Enthusiasts: Central Grande and Lily Island, two diving paradise, pristine greenery, provides diving enthusiasts with excellent snorkeling and diving environment. The rich vegetation and ecosystem here make you feel like you are in an underwater forest, and every dive is a new expedition. Five, dry duck vacation 🌴: If you just want to find a comfortable place to lie flat vacation, then these islands will not disappoint you. With its superior accommodation conditions and oversized private pool, Matifushi is the leader among cheap private islands. The detached villas at Radisson Resort start from 220 square meters with stunning pool configurations. Taj Treasures has the largest and most beautiful lagoon in Madai - Sapphire Lagoon. The longitudinal pool and net bed on Poduchiti Island are the perfect place to take photos. The Sea Pavilion and Crooked Neck Tree on Veravaru Island have made this a popular place to take photos. Whether you prefer diving or a more leisure vacation, these islands have you covered. Six 🍽 Food recommendations 🐟Tuna Cuisine: Maldivian waters are rich in tuna, freshly caught ashore, a variety of methods. The sashimi is tender and melts in your mouth; the pan-fried tuna is charred on the outside, locking in the juices, and the inside is pink and tender, with a special sauce, savory with sweet and sour. 🍛 Curry Chicken: Rich curry wrapped in tender chicken, the unique spicy spice perfectly blended into the meat, every bite is super tasty. The chicken stew is soft and rotten, served with fluffy bag cakes, dipped in curry broth, one bite, full of satisfaction. 🦐 Coconut Shrimp: Fresh shrimp with coconut milk, coconut milk together cooking, the freshness of shrimp and the sweetness of coconut 🥥 perfectly blended, rich coconut flavor, shrimp meat tender, sweet and salty intertwined wonderful taste, is the unique Maldives sea island flavor. [Pushpin] Practical Tips: [One] Conversion plug select British standard three holes [Two] Drones need to apply for a flight permit in advance [Three] Mosquito repellent patches for sand houses, earplugs for water houses [Three][RedHeart] Honeymoon perks require a marriage certificate within six months

Many people go to the Maldives for their honeymoon! Of the many resorts, the one we went to was Taj Exotica! At Taj Exotica, we were able to receive honeymoon benefits! One of them was a photo shoot! As it was a honeymoon benefit, it was free, and a professional photographer took photos of the beautiful turquoise blue sea of ​​the Maldives with a bag and gave us the data 💗💗I brought my dress from Japan and was very happy to be able to take photos like a pre-wedding photo shoot! It's a wonderful honeymoon memory ☺️☺️#overseastravel #honeymoon #maldivestrip #maldives #tajexotica #maldiveshoneymoon #overseastraveltrip

Taj Exotica has its main restaurant, 24 degrees restaurant! Here, you can enjoy cuisine from around the world with an ala carte menu at any time of the day, morning, noon, or night. A recommended activity for breakfast is the floating breakfast! You can order whatever you like from the restaurant menu and enjoy your breakfast in the pool of your own room 💗💗 The elegant breakfast in front of the magnificent view was amazing! You can enjoy it for an additional fee, so please try it out! #overseastravel #maldives #maldiveshoneymoon #honeymoon #tajexotica #overseastraveltrip

A classic honeymoon destination! The Maldives! The Maldives is known for its one island, one resort concept, and there are many resorts to choose from! We chose the Taj Exotica Resort for our honeymoon ✌️ It can be difficult to decide, but we wanted to arrive at the resort on the same day, so we chose this resort which can be reached by speedboat even in the evening 🏝 (For distant islands, you need to take a seaplane, which doesn't fly in the evening, requiring an overnight stay in Malé!) The villa had a private pool, an ocean-view bath, a big bed, and even welcome sweets 💗 It was a wonderful room where we wanted to live every day! 📍Location: Maldives

Craving a slice of paradise? 🍹 Look no further than Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in the sun-kissed Maldives. This gem nestled in the South Male Atoll offers a tranquil retreat with overwater villas that are the stuff of dreams. 🛌💤 First things first, space is no issue here. The villas are spacious enough to swing a hammock inside – and you just might want to! Cleanliness? Spotless as a whistle with a view of the ocean that's so clear, you'll think you're wearing goggles. 🌊 Every room is a tech haven with amenities that scream luxury. Feel like royalty with their top-notch services, including a personal butler who knows your coffee order by heart. ☕ The resort's infinity pool merges with the horizon, and the spa... oh, the spa will knead your worries away. 🧖‍♀️ Dining under the stars? Absolutely. The food is a culinary odyssey – fresh, flavorful, and with a view that competes with the taste. And when it comes to value for money, let's just say you'll feel like you've struck gold. 💰 Find this slice of heaven at South Male Atoll, Emboodhu Finolhu, Kaafu Atoll, 08480, Maldives. It's not just a stay; it's an experience. #Maldives #MaldivesHotel #MaldivesTravel

The guide to Taj Exotica in Maldives is here It took a long time to choose the island in Maldives this time, and finally chose Taj Exotica, which is known as the best lagoon in Maldives. Let's talk about the overall pros and cons~ The guide to this island is really too few, I try to be more detailed. 👫The service is quite good, and there are also reports that the butler encountered is not good enough to contact, the butler I met is one of the few with Wechat, and the message is also replied in time. The other service staff on the island will greet warmly. The overall service is good. 🌊The glass sea of Taj is really beautiful, the color of the lagoon under different light every day is different, it's really too too too good-looking! It's worth a trip for this glass sea. 🥘Because Taj is a hotel under India, the catering is more Southeast Asian style. At that time, it was also considered to choose it because of the good food. If it's all-inclusive, each person can order three dishes for each meal, in fact, the portion is really large and can't be finished, I gained three or four pounds in a few days For Sichuan stomach, it's not used to it for the first two days. It's not that it's not delicious, it's just not used to it. The waffles for breakfast are very good, lunch and dinner are a menu, the seafood rice is super delicious, the order brother said it's my favorite😍The fish dishes are also well made, tuna and salmon are fresh. There is a BBQ that I don't like very much, it's actually a bit stuffy. 🏄‍♀️There are some free projects on the island, there is a yoga class at eight o'clock every other day, non-electric projects such as kayaking are free, if you need a coach, there is an extra charge. 🧘There is a Spa on the island, the price is not low but it's quite romantic to do Spa facing the sea💕 🏊‍♂️The snorkeling of Taj is indeed average, but you can also see a lot of fish, this was known from the beginning so I didn't have too much hope. To talk about the disadvantages, if you like lively and don't like to take pictures, this island may not be so suitable. But for those who like to take pictures, like vacation experience, like glass sea, Taj is still very cost-effective. There were few tourists on the beach for the few days we went, the most people were at breakfast, but there were few people on the island and there were no shops, it was indeed quieter. If there are some snack shops and ice cream shops, it might be better~

Taj treasures yyds!! Must recommend Taj to everyone, an Indian hotel group that really surprised us. We went to Taj by chance, without any expectations before departure. The moment we landed on the island, we were stunned. It's no wonder it's the largest leaky lake in the Maldives, it's really beautiful!! The staff on the island are really, really enthusiastic!! Smiling all the way, when you meet the staff on the island, they will also greet you with a smile. They do not discriminate against Chinese people! It's really great! All-inclusive can only dine in the 24-hour restaurant, but it is a la carte, three dishes per person, don't worry about not being full. Everyone must choose all-inclusive, because the breakfast is very unfamiliar to the Chinese stomach. The lunch and dinner menus are the same. The curry is really delicious!! We brought our children, and the staff would come to help us take care of them and tease them. The experience is really full marks!! The only drawback of Taj is that snorkeling is not beautiful, there is not much to see, it is suitable for lying flat with children, snorkeling enthusiasts be careful. I went back to Male halfway, Taj said there would be a charge, but we found out that there was no charge when we left, it was really unexpected. Everyone really just go for it!! This island will not step on thunder~ The experience is too great, too great, too great!! It's been a week since I came back, and I'm still thinking about Taj. The aftertaste is too strong, too strong!!