The last paradise on earth

That is the way many guests like to call the small island in the Indian Ocean that belongs to the Republic of the Maldives.

Many guests visit the island over and over still are not bored. On the contrary, every time they land on Hulule it's like coming home after a long time. Of course they also are tired after the long flight and of course we would like to pass the customs officer faster, but a "Salaam aleikum" (good morning/ afternoon/ evening) makes some faces smile and after receiving the necessary stamps a "Shukuri." will even de-ice all faces.

When you travel for the first time, you should have some patience. The immigration officers will check your embarkation card. But once done with all the paperwork you can pick up your luggage. Please remember that you are visiting a Muslim country. Respect their way of life; don't try to bring in pork, alcohol or drugs. Don't even try to hide it in your luggage, they will find it.

Then it's time to wonder, once outside the airport you will notice you have landed on a very small island, that up till now, has only one runway. So your next way to travel is either by boat or by plane. But don't worry, all travel agencies have people waiting for you and they are friendly and will bring you to the waiting ferry. But don't rush; take your time. It's too hot to worry and to rush!

Visiting Embudu you will see one of the fast boats waiting for you in the harbor, and there is the your next surprise. The sea is really blue, just like you saw in the brochure and it's not modified, it's real! Once on board of one of the "Noors" sit down and relax. Leaving the harbor and on the way to Embudu you will see Male, the capital, with the gold plated roof of the mosque. And if, you are lucky, dolphins will accompany you on the way to Embudu. The first island you see isn't Embudu Village but Taj Exotica.

The Noor will pass Taj Exotica and you will have Embudu Village in full few within seconds.
Try to sit in the front of the Noor. It gives you a great opportunity to make beautiful pictures of Embudu. The "buildings" you see first are the "Water bungalows (see Embudu fact sheet for more details).

When you set foot on the jetty you will be asked to go to the reception, don't worry about your luggage, the crew will bring it to the reception Once you know you your room number they will carry it to your room. Don't forget to tip them; their income depends on it. At the reception one of the waitresses will welcome you with warm cloth to freshen up. And after filling in the forms, walk to your room, unpack and start enjoying your stay on Embudu. Once in your room, the first thing you should do is to take off your shoes. Hide them and try to remember where you left them the day you have to leave Embudu. As you will be tired after the long flight, don't go to bed as soon as possible. It turns out that the best way to conquer the "jet lag" is to accustom to the local time. So take your time to unpack.

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