What's in a guide

Everything you'd ask a local before booking.

• Island profiles

  Know the island before you go

  Population, size, distance from Velana Airport and what is (and is not) on the island — from clinics to ATMs.

• Access points

  Plan the boat, not just the bed

  Public ferries, speedboats and domestic flights, with journey times, fares and the days they run.

• Guest guidance

  Arrive ready for local life

  Bikini beaches, dress codes, alcohol rules and what changes during Ramadan, written plainly.