Joanna James
While the popularity of the Maldives as a prime beach holiday hub is undisputed, there's more to experience in the paradise archipelago than the sun, surf, and sand. Here's a list of some of the most enjoyable things to do during a getaway in the Maldives.
How many beach hotspots in the world can boast three underwater restaurants? The Maldives is not only the best place to wine and dine on seafood delicacies but also enjoy unique dining experiences. Although catamaran dining and beach barbeques are popular and romantic ways to enjoy a meal in the Maldives, both options are not as enticing as digging into a meal in the heart of the ocean. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows of Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, S.E.A, and Subsix allow diners to gaze upon countless marine species swimming past.
While scuba diving is an activity that's accessible in a plethora of destinations, nighttime diving is a unique activity that's reserved for those who head down to the Maldives. Offering excellent visibility and clarity, night dives are organised by a number of local resorts and tour operators who are experts in throwing together these unforgettable after-dark explorations of the seabed. Some of the majestic marine creatures that come out of the woodwork during the veil of the night include reef sharks and Manta rays.
With a geography that appears to have been tailor-made for this activity, there's no better location to go island hopping than the Maldives. As a landscape that's made up of more than a thousand islands, hopping from one pristine beach to another can be an adventure in and of itself. Most tours also allow participants to enjoy snorkelling and kayaking activities in some of the most breathtaking surroundings one comes across during these excursions.
Considered among the most romantic things to do in the Maldives, sunset cruises are not only reserved for honeymooners and couples. Families and solo travellers based at Baros Maldives or any similar resort will find that it is one of the top things to do in Maldives as watching the sunset from the ocean is a truly magical experience. Don't be surprised if dolphins are on the heels of your yacht or catamaran as the playful mammals are known to make an appearance during sunset.
The marine life heritage in the Maldives is best explored on a snorkelling tour that does not require swimming abilities or any special skills. If signing up for a full-fledged snorkelling tour is not feasible for the time available or your budget, it is possible to snorkel in the house reef surrounding your resort island.
Although most visitors do not venture beyond their resort islands, the Maldivian capital is where some of the country's top cultural attractions and shopping hotspots are found. Whether it's exploring the National Museum to learn more about the country or visiting the presidential palaces in Male or enjoying a shopping spree in Chandanee Magu, there's plenty of fun to be had in this corner of the archipelago.
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