i agree with lisa . the maldivians are a very tolerant people and i would see no problem at all. personally, i think they much prefer a friendly, quiet , polite couple of any gender association over some of the drunks and louts they unfortunately have to put up with.

while "too much" public affection is not necessarily a sign of respect for a muslim host country from any couple (especially when visiting native islands) , there certainly is no need to attempt to hide your relationship or refrain from holding hands or whatever any loving couple does.

i think you will really enjoy the maldives . you can look forward to a wonderful time . no need to worry .

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Hi Droso

We stayed on Fihahoia in feb this year and there were two same gender couples there at the time, they walked around the island holding hands the same as everyone else, no one bothered, i think its more about who you are not what you are that counts, go and have a great time

susie

Hi there!

I work at the Hilton and from our point of view, there's no problem at all.

"i think its more about who you are not what you are that counts"

in an ideal world maybe this statement is true but in a lot of countries and environments it simply isnt so. Some peoples cultures are tolerable of peoples freedom of choice but others arnt. I think in the Maldives however you will be fine.

Hi Rich

I agree with your statement, but i was replying to the post which specificaly specified maldives :o)

susie

HI Droso

I am in a gay relationship and have been to the Maldives twice, which should speak for itself.

Let me reassure you that you are treated no different to anyone else. The staff are welcoming, freindly and attentive and we got on extremely well with all of them, along with many of the other guests.

At no time were we made to feel uncomfortable.

Please go and have the holiday of a lifetime.

hi dros,my partner and ihave been to the maldives 4 times,at different islands,and i can say nobody bothered.when i first went,i thought its going to be full of honeymooners and feel uncomfortable.but it wasn,t like that.you will love it.we are going to filitheyo in 3 weeks ,can,t wait.

My partner and I visited Kuredu island last year. All the staff were very pleasant towards us. Our waitress did ask if we were brothers (we just smiled and said "no"). We were however both propositioned by the boy from the gift shop, which was a bit surprising. We both declined, I hasten to add. We plan to visit the Maldives again but to a different island this time, which should speak for its self really.