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Russians Solve the Problem of Lack of Alcohol in the Maldives
Our compatriots pour alcohol into bottles of juice, shampoo and other liquids.
In recent years, traveling to the Maldives has become a serious problem for Russian tourists, especially due to strict restrictions on the import of alcohol. Many travelers are looking for ways to get around this rule, fearing that they will not be able to enjoy their usual vacation with a glass of wine, but risk facing serious financial losses.
The sale of alcohol in the Maldives is regulated by strict laws. Tourists can only enjoy alcohol in specially designated places, such as all-inclusive hotels and minibars. Unfortunately, the prices for alcohol shock visitors. A bottle of wine costs 12-60 thousand rubles, and the cost of unlimited alcohol tours sometimes reaches a million rubles. This encourages tourists to resort to tricks.
SHOT CHECKS reports that Russian tourists are learning how to bypass the ban. Various methods are used. Some use soft cans, others use baby juice, and still others use shampoo bottles to transport alcohol. But the most ingenious solution is the packaging for liquids available on the market. Airports recognize these containers as clothing, which allows tourists to successfully pass inspection.
But alcohol is not the only thing that worries tourists. There is a shortage of pork in the Maldives, which creates an additional problem for those who prefer pork in their diet.