Is it safe to travel to the Maldives – tourists warned to stay vigilant following terror attack

TOURISTS heading to the Maldives have been warned to remain “vigilant” after a terror knife attack injured three people. Here is the latest advice for British travellers heading to the country on holiday. Earlier this month, two residents from China and one tourist from Australia were stabbed on an island off the coast of Male. […]

TOURISTS heading to the Maldives have been warned to remain “vigilant” after a terror knife attack injured three people.

Here is the latest advice for British travellers heading to the country on holiday.

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Earlier this month, two residents from China and one tourist from Australia were stabbed on an island off the coast of Male.

They remain in a stable condition, with the attack linked to terror group ISIS following police arrests.

Since the attack, the UK Foreign Office has updated their travel advice for British tourists.

They warn: “In February 2020, the Maldives police confirmed the arrest of seven people in relation to knife attacks, which injured three foreign nationals; two resident employees and one tourist in Hulhumale.

“The attack was claimed by an extremist group. You should remain vigilant.”

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Terror attacks are “likely” in the country particularly against British tourists, according to the Foreign Office.

They also warn about the risk of the coronavirus outbreak, although there have been no reported cases in the Maldives.

Despite the threats, many British couples and honeymooners head to the Maldives to visit the luxury resorts, and most visits are “trouble-free” according to the government.

However, Brits are also warned that it is an Islamic country and to follow local traditions, following the arrest of a British tourist for wearing a bikini on a beach.

We’ve also explained the latest travel advice for Sharm el-Sheikh, following the first direct flight from the UK since they were re-introduced.

The advice for tourists visiting Bali and Malaysia has also been updated following the outbreak of coronavirus.

Tourists in Dubai should also remain vigilant following the Iran airstrike in January.