Honest review after 5 days — mostly great, a few gripes

Visited Maldives for 5 days. The positives are real: coral reefs is every bit as impressive as advertised, and the food scene around Malé is genuinely excellent — try garudhiya fish soup if you haven't. total relaxation and luxury was an unexpected bonus.

That said, guesthouses on local islands have alcohol restrictions. It's not a dealbreaker but worth knowing before you go. I'd still recommend Maldives to most travellers — just manage your expectations on those specific points and you'll have a great time.