Joanna James
From snorkelling, beach games and spotting dolphins, the beautiful tropical isles of the Maldives have much to offer both kids and adults. Read on to find out more.
Expect to spend a significant bit of time on the sand with your little ones during your holiday in the Maldives. The island nation is home to truly stunning beaches, with clean, white, powdery sands kissed by the warm waters of the turquoise blue Indian Ocean. Some fun activities to enjoy with your kids include treasure hunts, swimming, feeding the gentle manta rays in the shallows, and flying kites.
If you are travelling with your little ones in tow, it's a great idea to find out if your chosen holiday resort has a kid's club. It's a great way for the children to make friends while getting the chance to enjoy plenty of fun activities including painting, dancing, group games and plenty of other sporty and creative things to do. Family-friendly Maldives resorts including those such as Hard Rock Hotel Maldives have warm, attentive and engaging staff that will make sure your children are safe and well cared for.
The Maldives has plenty of water-based activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Some fun sports that one can consider signing up for include jet-skiing kayaking, paddle boarding and scuba diving. Most hotels and resorts come equipped with their own-in house water sports centres, that you can head to sign up you and your little ones for some fun in the sun.
Another fun activity to enjoy is to spend some quality time with your little ones is to visit Maldives iconic sandbanks. These tiny sandy spots offer a variety of fun activities to enjoy includes taking in the stunning views of the expansive Indian Ocean, frolicking in the shallows, sunbathing, and even enjoying a beach picnic or BBQ
The Maldives being an island nation is home to a rich and varied marine ecosystem including whale sharks, manta rays and several species of dolphins. One of the most fun-filled activities that you can enjoy with your family is hand down, embarking on a dolphin watching safari.
In the Maldives children as young as eight years old can learn how to scuba dive. If your child loves spending time in the ocean and is keen to go exploring with a mask and snorkel, there are many reputed dive centres in the Maldives with a friendly and professional local team that will help your kids to discover the treasures of the underwater world and everything it has to offer.
Opting to go island hopping with your little ones is a great way to explore and discover the rich culture and heritage of the archipelago. The island of Male, the capital of the Maldives in particular is home to beautiful mosques, museums, cafes, restaurants and shops waiting to be explored.
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