Joanna James
The island nation of Maldives is well known for being the ultimate luxury beach escape. While there are plenty of things to do during the day, have you ever found yourself wondering what to do at night in the Maldives?
There is nothing more luxurious than being whisked away on a private boat to a scenic little islet, for a romantic private dinner. Many a beach resort in Maldives including the likes of Embudu Village will arrange for an outdoor candlelit dinner upon the request of their guests. As a norm, a dinner would usually consist of all sorts of delicious local delicacies accompanied with some top-notch champagne. The boat will depart, drop you off, and come back to pick you up, so you have the time to enjoy the island to your heart's content, while a butler serves you discreetly. If a private island dinner is not on the cards simply request your accommodation provider to set up a dinner on a private sandbank or a starlight dinner nestled away on a quiet spot on the resort island. While the experience might be an expensive add-on, it will be worth the memories.
Usually, many people who visit the Maldives opt to stay put in their resort for the entire duration of the trip, it's a great idea to venture out to explore nearby local islands especially the capital of Maldives, Male, to immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of this island nation. Male in particular is busy and thronged with traffic, yet never the less has much to take in including exploring national museums, stunning mosques, water activities, and boat trips.
The glow in the dark beach in the Maldives is a definite must-take-in activity during your time there. This mesmerising effect happens because ostracod crustaceans collect in certain parts of the archipelago, and create the glow-in-the-dark effect when disturbed by the rhythmic movement of the waves. Unfortunately, the effect is a rather rare sight and only happens during certain times of the year. The best time to take in the phenomena is between the mid-summer to winter months.
Open-air cinema is an incredibly popular activity for resorts in the Maldives to offer, with screenings taking place after sunset, usually twice a week. Classic films are the most popular among guests. Take the time out to relax on a comfortable bean bag while sipping on cocktails, fresh juice and delicious chips, and more. Some resorts also tend to offer private open-air cinema screenings if you are keen on enjoying quality time with your significant other.
While diving during the day in the marine-rich seas of the Maldives during the day is a magical experience, doing so during the night is a completely unforgettable experience. Especially as there are many new species that only come out after night falls. Some top night dive areas include Kuredu and Alimatha.
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