🇲🇻 Maldives Money Hack You CAN’T Miss! 💸

💰 Currency Exchange TRAP Many say "just use USD"—but here’s the REALITY: Shops default rate: $1 = 15 MVR (RIP your money!) Actual exchange rate: $1 = ~19 MVR (at local exchange shops!) 🚨 That’s a 20% LOSS if you pay in USD! ✅ SMART Money Moves 1️⃣ Exchange in Male (NOT airport!) Route: Airport → Ferry to Male (10min, every 15min) → Walk 5min to exchange shop (📍 see comments for exact location!) Ferry tip: Buy tickets at the small booth (left exit, 30m from airport) 🚤 2️⃣ Ask resorts if they accept MVR (some do!) 3️⃣ Resort islands? USD is fine. 4️⃣ Residential islands? MVR saves BIG! 🛍️ Bonus: Shopping Pit-Stop! Charming souvenir shop (closed Fridays + 6-8pm daily) Necklaces are WORTH IT! 💎 (Check Google Maps for hours!) 🚤 Transport Pro Tips Male → Airport: Buy return ferry tickets at the same pier. To other islands? Book fast boats 1+ day ahead via app (Visa/Mastercard only!). Routes: Male → Airport → Your island 🏝️ Rare islands? Only 2 boats/day! 💡 Real-Life Tested! Exchange rate: $1 = 18.85 MVR (bought) ↔ 19.2 MVR = $1 (sold back—yes, it’s POSSIBLE!). #Maldives #TravelHacks #SaveMoney #IslandLife 🌴