Does all-inclusive include alcohol in Maldives?

But the best part of the all-inclusive is the alcohol. Choose from a huge variety of premium spirits and beers, fruit juices, sodas, unlimited cocktails from the Cocktails & Constance signature drinks menu and numerous international wines and sparkling wines. Thankfully, mineral water is included too.



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Though it varies from hotel to hotel, typically rates at all-inclusive resorts include the room, all meals and snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, coffee, juice, soda, and water), and non-motorized water sports if it's along the beach.

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Alcohol in the Maldives is expensive, this is because it is imported from outside the country with high levels of taxes. If you really want a cocktail then pay attention to when happy hour is as you can often enjoy drinks for half the price or on 2 for 1 offers.

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The Maldives is a conservative Islamic society and, with the exception of resorts, is officially “dry”. Don't try to sneak bargain booze into the country because on arrival your luggage is X-rayed. Customs will politely confiscate bottles but return them, unopened, on departure.

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Order a mocktail or tasty drink from the bar so you won't have to deal with questions or drink offers from other people. Let the waiter or bartender know ahead of time that you want your special drink instead of champagne for the toast.

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Totally worth it if you take every meal or enjoy alcoholic beverages. If you're planning to fully utilize all of the meals and drinks offered by the all-inclusive package at Le Meridien Maldives, it's likely that you will be able to save over $100 per day by opting for the all-inclusive package.

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Tipping in the Maldives is not compulsory, a 10% service charge is added to everything, however, tipping staff members who receive low salaries in the Maldives is a wonderful gesture.

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The best part about all-inclusive vacations is knowing that everything is paid for. You don't have to worry about the price of a meal before you eat or the cost of snorkeling in pristine blue waters before you go. You can just do it!

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These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.

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The price of beer was around 11-12 USD. Also, you should remember that since the Maldives is a Muslim country, you'll only find alcoholic drinks at resorts.

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Taking cash & cards to the Maldives
If you will be staying at a resort during your stay most bills are settled by credit or debit card or in US dollars rather than the local currency. ATMs are only easily found in Malé City, but all 4 and 5* resorts will accept all major credit cards.

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If you're a tourist visiting the archipelago with your partner, there won't be an issue. Maldives is a famous honeymoon destination amongst travellers, but that doesn't mean you have to be legally wedded to share a room or enjoy a vacation in the country.

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Can you bring an unopened bottle of alcohol in your suitcase at an airport? Yes. However, you cannot bring an unopened bottle of alcohol larger than 100ml through security.

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