Joanna James
The Maldives is an archipelago of over 1000 little islands. Life is based predominantly around the glimmering Indian Ocean with water sports taking precedence. Listed below are some of the best experiences to savour in the Maldives.
Consider yourself a fisherman? Or hankering to try your skill at the sport? Then there is no better place than an archipelago surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean; a playground for a myriad marine life amongst which game fish are available in plenty. Ask your Maldives luxury resort about available fishing tours or book on via a recommended tour operator. The skilled instructors guarantee your tour to be successful turning all novices into skilled fishermen or women.
One of the most popular water sports in Maldives, scuba diving is a divine treat since the gorgeous archipelago is centred around thriving coral reefs and fascinating marine life. Home to some of the world's best dive sites the Maldives is often visited by experienced divers hankering for the excitement and adventure of swimming with the elusive whale sharks, diving amongst lush thilas, exploring old wrecks, discovering schools of reef sharks and swimming with the huge manta rays. Staying at a luxury resort like Amilla Fushi Maldives, means you get to go diving whenever you want; choose an overwater villa complete with a private deck and the ocean is your backyard.
An adventure for the entire family to savour, snorkelling in the Maldives is popular at just about every private luxury Maldives resort. A sport that only warrants swimming skills and gear comprising of fins, snorkel and mask, snorkelling can be enjoyed by anyone with basic swimming skills; all you need do is swim out to the nearest reef from the beach of your Maldives resort to discover a myriad of colourful coral, vibrant little fish, turtles lazily paddling by, friendly dolphins and maybe a manta ray too.
Since most resorts in the Maldives are surrounded by their own lagoon, it is easy for novices to learn the ropes of windsurfing. The calm clear surfaces of the lagoons are perfect to master the skills before you finally head out and let the wind whip your hair as you skim across the shimmering surface of the ocean.
With over 1000 islands the Maldives is one place you can't miss exploring. Your island hopping adventures will cover trips to both isolated and uninhabited little islands and the more colourful local islands where local flavours abound. The uninhabited islands offer one a chance to explore the lush jungles, swim in hidden bays, picnic on the fine sand beach and generally feel as though you own a slice of paradise. The local islands are perfect to understand Maldivian culture, the simple lifestyles of the local fisherfolk, maybe sample some home cooked food and get to know the friendly locals.
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