Joanna James
Soft sand beaches glistening white, an ocean that glimmers under the light of the sun, and marine life that promise to thrill are just some of the ingredients which make the Maldives a truly amazing place to experience. Read on for the most enticing moments you can enjoy amidst the islands, without tearing a hole in your wallet.
The Maldives as you will experience, is a luxurious haven, with many a luxury resort in Maldives has to offer, striving to make your holiday one to remember. You will, however, have very limited access to the local population of Maldives, for apart from those working on the resorts, the rest do keep to themselves, especially as the nation observes strict Muslim laws. There are however some resorts and tour companies offering excursions to the local inhabited islands where one can observe the customs and traditions of the Maldivian people; far from the glitz and glamour of 'touristy Maldives'.
A dhoni is a traditional wooden craft, used in the Maldives to sail across the ocean. Many resorts like Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, offer visitors a chance to sail on the Indian Ocean in one of these well planned, traditional crafts. You can enjoy a sunset cruise, sailing into a setting sun, where champagne and a lavish dinner offers the most amazing experience on the ocean.
The Maldives is home to 5 of the world's 7 species of turtles, and on a snorkelling tour, one is treated to sights of these slow-moving creatures as they swim amongst the coral reefs. You can book a snorkelling tour with a tour company, and head out to the most popular sites for spotting the famous Hawksbill and Green Turtles of Maldives. Many visitors on a snorkelling tour often witness the dinosaurs of the ocean swimming calmly beside them, hence; don't forget the underwater cameras, for capturing true moments to savour.
If you want to experience the magic of the Maldives away from the crowds; do book a private dinner with your Maldives resort. A specialty amongst the luxury resorts of Maldives, meals are often organized on the sun-bleached beaches, where torches light up the dark and the surf lends a rhythmic tune. You can ask for a meal to be organized on a sandbank, returning to your hotel at sunset, or head out to a deserted island for a picnic and swim in the ocean.
Explore the depths of the ocean without getting wet, in a whale submarine. Available from Male, these submarines, scour the ocean floor offering guests a marvellous view of what goes on below the waves. Watch as fish swim past the panels and corals in all shapes and sizes cover the boulders and rock walls of the ocean. Glide past sunken wrecks, as you enjoy the quiet beauty of the ocean.
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