Joanna James
The Maldives is an archipelago on the Indian Ocean. Consisting of over 1000 gorgeous coral islands, this tropical escape drenched in sun offers loads of fun on the beach and ocean – the ingredients for an amazing family holiday! Here are reasons why the Maldives is the perfect family playground.
The natural beauty of the Maldives is its biggest lure. Gorgeous islands with swaying palms and sun-bleached white sand beaches, framed by the azure blue Indian Ocean, will be your first glimpse of the archipelago on arrival. Add to that allure the marine biodiversity coupled with ancient customs and traditions of the islanders and your family will enjoy a unique and exotic experience. The Maldives is the perfect destination for a holiday with a difference. A holiday which will prove to be fascinating from start to finish. Besides the natural allure of the archipelago, you will find the best resorts in Maldives are little havens for relaxing and having loads of fun with your kids. The best like Grand Park Kodhipparu make sure the adults too have plenty of time to relax away from their parental duties.
The Maldives is made up of over 1000 islands, clustered into 26 atolls, thus the experience is pretty amazing. Island hopping tours include trips to both the inhabited local islands and the rustic uninhabited ones. Private island resorts in the Maldives are happy to organise island hopping tours. Some of the experiences you can choose to enjoy include picnics on isolated islands, exploring the lush interiors, and letting the kids burn off some energy, swimming in hidden bays, and snorkelling with the entire family. Visit the local island to learn about the people, simple islander lifestyles, and maybe even watch a fresh catch being brought in. Your kids, especially, will find the lifestyles of the islander children fascinating and different to what they are used to.
The Maldives is known for its exotic food. The freshest seafood and traditional snacks will have your picky little eaters eagerly tucking in. Besides, the luxury resorts in the Maldives offer a range of dining options with themed restaurants where you can dine on traditional cuisine or order something closer to home. Many of the resorts there offer international dining options as well as a chance for your family to enjoy meals on the beach. This is something your kids will love, especially under the stars on a warm balmy night.
Many of the resorts in Maldives cater to adults and kids. There are clubs and activities to keep kids occupied, thus, giving parents a chance to unwind and relax. There are many water sports options too in the Maldives. You can choose a family snorkelling expedition, set off on a dolphin watching tour, scuba dive, earn your PADI diving certificate, and experience and enjoy a host of other amazing activities in the Maldives.
The islands of the Maldives are stunning and things to do on these are never scarce. But beneath the water surface lies a treasure trove of incredible adventures that is unrivalled by any of the land adventures. The coral reefs lying close to the islands are brimming with tropical fish, and you and your loved ones can have the time of your life exploring the unbelievable lives of the inhabitants of these reefs.
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