Joanna James
When you think about the Maldives, you think about pretty white sand, overwater bungalows, turquoise shallow seas and spending your days in reckless abandon while sipping a cocktail in the sunshine. The Maldives is a beautiful collection of atolls or strings of islands in the Indian Ocean.
The Maldives is considered the most popular romantic destination in the world. It is a unique landscape that isn't something you can find everywhere. There are many Maldives island resorts which are unique and luxurious, for example, Grand Park Kodhipparu among others where you will find that the entire island makes up the resort. The prices in the Maldives can be quite expensive, but the plus is that the experience will be one you could never recreate anywhere else in the world.
The Maldives goes through two seasons which are the dry season that occurs from November to April and the wet seasons which runs from May to October. The peak season for visiting the Maldives is December to March but even during the off-season the temperatures are constant and there are no sudden rain-induced catastrophes, so you don't have to worry about anything. You can get some fantastic deals if you do decide to travel to the Maldives.
No matter how close to paradise the Maldives might be, how long is staying there too much? It depends on the kind of travel style you prefer so any amount from three days to a week or two is sufficient. Even if you don't mind spending, getting around the various atolls can be quite costly and time-consuming. There are lots of activities that you can take part in including water sports, conservation projects and visits to the inhabited islands that are a stark contrast from the resort islands.
Most of the flights to Male, the capital island of the Maldives are directed through Sri Lanka. There are many other flights but very rarely are there direct flights to the Maldives. No matter where your resort island is located your traveller journey in the Maldives will begin in Male.
As mentioned above, there are plenty of things to do in the Maldives including diving, scuba diving and snorkelling where you can go on a water safari of the many underwater marine wonders. You can also visit the local islands that are inhabited and get a look into the everyday life of the Maldivians. Keep in mind that you will have to obey the Islamic law which does not subject the resort islands when you are among the Maldivian people. You can also take a traditional boat cruise to watch the sunset from the sea and take part in conservation projects such as the ones for turtles. You can also go dolphin and whale-watching or fishing with the locals.
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