Lonely Planet's Travel Survival Kits cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. The Maldives are a chain of atolls lying to the west of Sri Lanka. Revised by a new author, this edition of this Travel Survival Kit contains all the details travellers will need to get the most from the Maldives and surrounding tropical islands.