Joanna James
There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Maldives is one of the most idyllic places on the earth. It has a reputation of providing visitors with some of the best hotels and most stunning seaside vista's and it never fails to deliver!
One of the most mind-expanding experiences that can be had when visiting the Maldives, weather permitting, is to spend the day snorkelling. This is a perfect way to get up close and personal with the natural life that is available in abundance in the Maldives.
With a little training and gear, even a beginner will be able to comfortably navigate the waters and reefs that are found close to many of the higher-end villas and resorts.
Many Maldives villas will offer some form of access to snorkelling. If you are staying at a location such as the Grand Park Kodhipparu simply let them know you would like to experience this for yourself and they will be able to assist you however they can.
Once you have had your fill of snorkelling, you may find yourself yearning for a more immersive experience. In that case, the next step in underwater excursions lie in the depths reached only by scuba diving. The Maldives is internationally recognized as one of the most sought-after diving destinations and draws in huge numbers of traveller purely for this activity.
There is a small caveat which is that if you are a novice, then you will be required to undergo a certain level of training and certification before your first excursion. You will certainly be able to get certified while in the Maldives and once you do, you will be able to watch as turtles. Moray eels and even rare whale sharks interact with their habitats!
Right alongside diving and snorkelling is surfing as some of the most preferred water sports in the Maldives. Easily one of the most popular activities in the islands, the Maldives is filled with prime locations that surfers from across the globe flock to.
With many of the islands being home to their unique surfing scene, the North Male Atoll is a region that is well recognized for the brilliant waves it offers up day after day. It has become so popular that there are sometimes requirements to cap the number of surfers who can stay at resorts in the area.
Given that the Maldives is home to hundreds of islands, this becomes a most stunning location to go on a cruise. Instead of spending most of your time camped out in your rooms, take this opportunity to explore many of these stunning landmasses on a multi-day cruise!
With a capital city that is the heart of the Maldives, there are many sites that are well worth visiting during your stay. While people do choose to skip this and head to the resorts, there is much culture and community to be experienced by spending a few hours exploring Male!
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