Joanna James
Home to an endless stretch of white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and some of the world's most exclusive resort establishments, Maldives is indeed a paradise destination! Being a well-renowned travel destination, many have the Maldives on top of their bucket lists but why exactly should you consider visiting the Maldives? Here are five reasons why you should consider visiting this one of a kind destination!
As mentioned earlier, Maldives is home to some of the worlds most picture-perfect beaches. They boast the whitest of sands and are surrounded by azure blue waters. What is more? Maldives weather is pleasant all year round, and travellers could relish vistas with clear blue skies and endless stretch of seas as they would have seen on social media – spoiler alert - they are all true!
The clear waters surrounding the islands of Maldives houses a healthy and thriving coral population which in turn draws in a wide variety of marine creatures. The reef ecosystem is filled with wanders and choosing to dive in these waters could very well be the best decisions one could make in their lives! The marine life here is vibrant and it has a steady mix of reef fish, filter feeders, crustaceans and soft-bodied aquatic denizens. Most of these sea dwellers are friendly and even the hostile ones won't harm you as long as you a careful and respect their territories.
Again, the waters surrounding the Maldives doubles as a giant playground for a variety of adventure water sports. For starters, surfing, parasailing, wakeboarding, jet skiing are some of the activities one could try their hands at during their stay at a luxury resort in Maldives the likes of OZEN Reserve Bolifushi. For those who seek things that are out of the ordinary, deep-sea fishing, sailing, jet boarding and flyboarding could help them experience the rush of adrenaline that they are seeking!
The populated islands of the Maldives are an ideal place to visit and explore for those who love to meet new people. Maldivians are hospitable and friendly, you could enjoy a memorable time interacting with them. Travellers could also visit establishments such as mosques, museums and even the markets to learn more about their culture and history.
Despite the usual things that one would find on these islands, there are a whole host of enticing appeals that would excite the curious travellers! The bioluminescent beach at the Vadhoo island, the Utheemu Ganduaru ruins, the tomb of Muhammad Thakurufaanu are some of the unique attractions that you should check out during your time in the Maldives.
Being an island located in proximity to the Indian subcontinent, Maldivian cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian and Sri Lankan food cultures. Since the Maldives is an island nation, most of its prominent ingredients come from the sea – it is indeed a paradise for those who love seafood. Apart from what comes from the sea, travellers could also relish food items that are made from fresh tropical ingredients such as coconuts, tropical fruits and even yams.
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