Joanna James
While the archipelago is one of the globe's top beach holiday hubs, spending a great night out in the country is quite a different affair. Here are 6 ways to enjoy the after-dark hours during a vacation in the tropical paradise that is the Maldives.
Often regarded among the most romantic things to do on a getaway to the Maldives, enjoying a meal on an uninhabited private island is a true treat for the senses. Couples and the romantically inclined are not the only holidaymakers that can sign up for this unique experience as any traveller can uncover the joy of setting sail in the evening to a private island where a butler and a full course meal awaits one on the beachfront. Visitors must ensure that this private picnic is within the limits of their budget, however, as it can be quite a pricey dinner date
Those who are fortunate enough to be in the Maldives in October and November or in August or September must take the opportunity to visit the country's glow-in-the-dark beach as the sun sets. Taking place on Vaadhoo Island during particular times of the year, the bioluminescent plankton that occupies the shore glow a fluorescent blue when it comes into contact with the water and create a breathtaking visual spectacle that "glows" in the dark.
Maldivian resorts that are far removed from the capital city of Male offer their guests the chance to go to the cinema in a truly unique fashion. The open-air cinemas that crop up overnight provide vacationers with the chance to catch their favourite Hollywood blockbuster or rom-com from the comfort of the resort's beachfront setting thanks to these organised movie dates. Some luxury resorts set up make-shift cinemas in the jungles of their island so the screenings are made even more magical.
Fishing tours are some of the most popular activity packages in the Maldives but those who wish to take their pastime to the next level can sign up for a night fishing excursion with a local tour operator. Night fishing is a highly regulated activity in the Maldives, so it is necessary to have a guide on board to inform travellers of the best practices as well as the best locations to find catch in the veil of night.
Scuba divers looking to explore the depth of the coral gardens and the marine life heritage of the Maldives, on the other hand, can go on a night diving trip during a holiday in the paradise isles. Night dives are perfect for marine life enthusiasts as there are certain types of species that only come out during nighttime and are invisible or hidden during the daytime.
Whether one's based at the OBLU SELECT at Sangeli or any other beach resort in Maldives, wining and dining in one of the country's 5 underwater restaurants is a possibility for all tourists. From Ithaa Undersea to Subsix and SEA, the choices are enticing.
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