Joanna James
The Maldives is considered to be one of the very best destinations you can travel to. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to this tropical island chain to have a good time. If you're still not convinced, here are 5 reasons why you should visit the Maldives in 2020.
The beaches are by far the biggest attraction here in the Maldives. Here you'll be treated to the quintessential tropical island experience, complete with white-sand shores, calm blue waters, and shady palm trees. What's even better is that you can enjoy all of this in complete seclusion if you want to. All you'd have to do is travel to one of the private islands Maldives has on offer – for example, Naladhu Private Island Maldives.
Surrounding the Maldives Islands is the vast Indian Ocean. This seemingly endless expanse is home to all manner of strange and fascinating creatures – both big and small. Around the Maldives, atolls are stretches of fringing coral reefs that are absolutely teeming with life. These provide a refuge for species like the colourful parrotfish, the curious moray eel, and even giants like the manta ray. You can get up-close and personal with all of this unique marine life during your time in the Maldives with a snorkelling or scuba-diving session.
The Maldives is a great destination for you to try out some fantastic water sports. There's a whole list of options to choose from. If you want to explore the beauty the islands have to offer at your own pace, consider the aforementioned snorkelling and diving activities. If you want to break a sweat and get a good workout in, you might want to give kayaking a try. For those looking to get their adrenaline pumping, consider some exciting options like jet skiing and para-sailing.
Despite its relative isolation from the mainland, the Maldives has quite a long and storied history. This in turn has helped shaped the island, its people, and its culture. While you could just stick to the beach and relax all day during your time in the Maldives, you owe it to yourself to head out and experience the cultural side of the islands for yourself.
Maldivian cuisine is perhaps one of the best reasons to visit these islands. There's definite island theme to Maldivian cuisine but with its very own twists sprinkled in. You'll definitely want to try out some of the signature dishes here like Garudhiya – a savoury fish soup. There's also a number of great curries for you to sample that go great with island staples like rice.
The Maldives is all about taking it easy and having a good time. So, take this opportunity to rest up and recuperate. There's plenty of spa treatments and traditional herbal rituals you can indulge in here. These will help you wash away built-up stress and anxiety and enjoy the peace and comfort that comes with it.
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