Originally Posted by
merittraveler
*side note, is a visit to the Maldives worth a short stay? Or should I stay in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is a great jumpting off point for the Maldives. However, you need several days to justify the trip. You fly to Male, then typically take a small plane on to the atoll where your hotel is. You'll consume the better part of a day going and another day returning. Further, it's not inexpensive travel. If you can expand your trip by several days and have the budget, go for it. If not, I'd leave it for another trip.