Joanna James
The Maldives is a golden haven of coral islands floating on an azure blue Indian Ocean. The archipelago is every sun worshipper's dream & every discerning traveller's top holiday destination; here's why.
For starters, the Maldives is accessible all year through, even during the rainy season on can hit the beach, swim, surf, snorkel and simply bask under sunny skies. That's right folks! Even during the monsoon season it rarely rains all day through. Besides this very alluring fact, you should also know that all Maldives luxury resorts are located on their own personal island. Yes, it's true, you have an entire island to explore; a top reason for Maldives villas cocooned within lush gardens, to be a popular choice amongst holidaymakers seeking tranquillity within a private bliss.
Most tourists will have to book long haul flights to get to the Maldives; but looking at the positives of that ten to twelve hour flight, you should consider breaking the journey with a stop-over in Asia, maybe explore another destination. Besides, once you get to Male, the capital, the experiences begin; for starters, your transfer to your own private resort, such as Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, will be via a private speedboat; how awesome is that!
How would you feel about settling into your own villa, located over the Indian Ocean, that right, just about every Maldives resort, boasts of 'over-water villas' sitting serenely off the beach. Chill on your own terrace, dive into the ocean right from your villa and enjoy stunning sunsets from your own private pool. Choose from oceanfront pool villas, lagoon based water villas, beachfront pool villas and even those secluded within gorgeous tropical gardens. Dining in the Maldives is quite a memorable affair, apart from all that succulent seafood you will be feasting on, consider the settings. Restaurants are based underwater, glass walls let you observe the marine life, others are located on the sandy shores, dine under the stars, to the sound of the surf and soft sand beneath your feet.
How many times have you watched nervously wishing your kids would not make such a noise in the hotel pool, disturbing fellow guests? Well in the Maldives, adults who want a holiday can even choose to stay at an adults-only resort because certain resorts have such a policy. Hence, all guests sharing your resort have probably made the choice and either don't mind mingling with happy and noisy kids or have children of their own.
Sun, sand and surf are yours to savour, cherish and enjoy. In the Maldives, all you need is a snorkel, fins and mask, take the kids and swim out to the nearest reef and watch in amazement as colourful fish, maybe a turtle and even a huge manta ray, swim around you. Observe the gorgeous corals and sit on a sandbar, as you enjoy a leisurely picnic. There are spas, promising nothing but loads of pampering, sunset cruises into a blazing orange sky, fishing trips, island hopping tours and scuba diving expeditions, which are nothing short of amazing. Start packing, the Maldives waits!
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