John Wick Mattingson
Maldivian archipelago is chock full of fabulous activities. Explore deserted islands, drink in the culture and traditions of its people, snorkel the colourful coral reefs and explore the Indian Ocean.
Male is the capital of Maldives and is easily reached via a short boat ride from any one of the Maldives luxury resorts. As you set foot on the beach you may be greeted with sights of fishermen bringing in their fresh catch; do head on over to the fish markets for a taste of how the auctions take place. Maldivian history is quite fascinating and there are plenty of sites to visit such as the ancient Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque resplendent with coral walls and Arabic inscriptions. You can wander along the bustling street markets and purchase authentic handmade souvenirs or indulge in a more serious shopping expedition at the retail stores there. Overall Male with its local eateries and dose of culture will probably to be quite the experience.
The best Maldivian beach resorts offer this tour, like at the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Your tour will include a local marine guide who will take you on a scuba diving tour of the reefs. He will explain about tides and the entry and exit from reefs. You will be taught about marine conservation plans in the Maldives and problems faced in terms of tide and current. It is quite an eye opener and interesting tour for all nature lovers. Make sure to take along plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
This too will be organised by most luxury Maldives hotels; an expedition to an isolated island will leave you and your family in quiet confines to experience the fabulous allures of its white sand beach and turquoise blue waters. There you may spend the entire day swimming and snorkelling around the island; finish up with a marvellous BBQ right on the beach.
An excursion to one of the inhabited islands of Maldives is ideal for a dose of culture. There you will see how the fishermen are at work while the children play on the beach. Sit down for a chat with the locals, watch the women at work and understand the traditions and culture observed by these humble folk.
This is a marvellous tour to the ocean depths where you are not obligated to don a wet suit. The whale submarine is the largest deep diving passenger submarine in operation today. It is a service only available at the luxury Maldives beach resorts. The submarine dives to depths of a 120 feet and will hover around colourful schools of marine life. You will also be mesmerized by the beautiful coral formations and other inhabitants of the Indian Ocean. The Whale Submarine dive is ideal for those not inept in the art of scuba diving, to enjoy the marvels of the Indian Ocean.
