Dream: The Israeli who lived in the Maldives during the Corona period Israel today

You too can: You can enter with an Israeli passport, there are almost no restrictions on vacation and prices have dropped • On the other hand: the road includes several stops, you will have to pass tests and isolations and despite the drop in prices, it is not a cheap destination • Everything you need to know about a dream vacation in the Maldives

Or Zano, an Israeli blogger, visited the Maldives last week, one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, long before the Corona period.

Now she tells how to get there, how much it costs and how it feels to relax in one of the most beautiful places in the world on such complex days.

How can Israelis enter the Maldives these days?

"Entry into the Maldives in the days of Corona is bureaucratic but certainly possible. It requires a negative corona test performed a maximum of 72 hours before takeoff, 2 health declaration forms, one from the State of Israel, filled out before each flight and one from the Maldives government that the resort will send you. "A corona test should be performed at a resort, which in most resorts requires insulation in the villa, which was not so terrible to say the least, until the results arrive, the results come within a period of up to 24 hours and that's it, you are in heaven."

Or Zano

Are there any flights to the Maldives during this period?

"Currently the Maldives is classified as a red country and will therefore require 12 days of isolation after return. The second is that as of this writing, the standard flights to the Maldives that have departed to date with companies like Turkish, Aeroflot and Alitalia are not operated because of the Corona. Most of the flights take no less than a day, most are with Qatar Airlines, and include at least 2 stops on the way.The positive side is that flights with Qatar are very luxurious and pleasant, it is one of the world famous companies in service and quality, and not in vain. It has a wide range of options to pass the time. "

How much will such a vacation cost the Israeli tourist?

"The Maldives is unequivocally not a cheap destination. It is one of the most beautiful and prestigious destinations in the world, most often visited for a honeymoon vacation, and not 'on the road', but also there as elsewhere in the Corona era, tourism has been hit hard so prices have dropped significantly. I think this is exactly the time to take the opportunity and visit there at reasonable prices compared to other periods in the pre-Corona era.Of course the prices vary depending on the resort you choose to stay, we are in the resort of Soneva Fushi, one of the world famous chains.The prices start at about $ 2,500 per night in a villa Beach. This is a chain that boasts an intelligent luxury motto, maintains an independent recycling center on the island and even organically grows all the fruits and vegetables on the island, there is no doubt that the experience is truly sensory. Of course there are much cheaper options, for amazing resorts where beauty is not perceived and service experience is "From the best you will experience, at prices that can reach 20,000 shekels per couple for a week stay on an all-inclusive basis. In any case, I recommend closing in and only through an agent and not independently, especially on such unclear days."

How long do you recommend flying to the Maldives?

"It is usually customary to rest there for 7-10 days which is the ideal time to experience all that this paradise has to offer, at a pace that will also allow you to rest and indulge in inactivity. Of course you will not get tired of a month, but it depends on budget and capabilities."

And what about the corona restrictions?

"Because it is a tropical destination, when all the common areas in the resort are in open areas, when most of the time is spent at the beach or pool, after being tested negative for Corona in a check on behalf of the resort you are allowed to walk around the island without a mask at all, no distance restrictions and the like at any stage. You can literally forget that there is a corona in the world, because the holiday looks exactly the same as in the pre-corona days.

What should be done there other than a tummy tuck?

As part of being a blogger and tourism photographer, I have had the opportunity to visit lots of special and beautiful destinations over the last few years, but the Maldives are without a doubt one of my favorites, this is not my first time there and certainly not my last.

There is a huge variety of water sports, activities on behalf of the resort, food that there are no words to describe, and basically everything that is pampering and happy in this world.

During my stay I got to experience scuba diving with Mint Rice, surfing, a movie on the water, a cocktail party at a private Sandbank at sunset, 2 Michelin-level restaurants, dolphin sailing and what not.

Do not give up on this goal, you will thank me later. "

You can find all the photos and experiences on the Instagram page of the travel blogger or zano