Joanna James
An archipelago of 1,200 islands, picture-postcard beaches, and a blissful beachside aura – if things to do in the Maldives are what's on your mind, you are in for a treat. The Indian Ocean archipelagic nation awaits with a myriad of exciting activities, ready to immerse you in the best it knows.
The bustling capital of the Indian Ocean island nation, Male island, is, unfortunately, just the gateway into the country for most tourists to the Maldives. Almost all visitors just set off to their resort island right after landing in Male. Sure, it may not possess the blissful and idyllic ambience of your image of a typical tropical island, but giving the capital island, Male, a spot on your Maldives itinerary would be totally worth your while.
Unlike most beaches in the tropical island nation, the stunning stretch of beach on Vaadhoo Island is not just one to sip cocktails and bask in the sun. Instead, it needs to be appreciated once the darkness descends. After a day of immersing yourself in the glories of the Maldives, make your way to Vaadhoo Island to witness a mind-blowing natural phenomenon, a bioluminescence beach. A host of plankton residing in the surrounding waters washes up on shore at night, creating a neon-blue sea of stars, giving the beach the enchanting moniker, the glow-in-the-dark beach.
An archipelago of 1,200 islands in close proximity – one could not wish for a better place on earth for island hopping than the spectacular islands of the Maldives. Hop on a boat and set sail to explore a clutch of islands in the vicinity of your resort island. The truly adventurous can kick things up a notch by jumping off the boat and into the turquoise blue waters to snorkel around the islands.
As the sun goes down and the skies take a profusion of yellowish oranges, hop aboard a boat, and set sail into the wide-open seas on an exciting sunset dolphin-watching cruise. Keep your eyes peeled, if it is your lucky day, it won't take long for you to spot a pod of majestic dolphins. Watch as the playful creatures of the sea put on a fascinating aerobatics show for you.
Surrounded by turquoise blue waters, which play host to an abundance of colourful tropical and striking corals, it would be a pity not to indulge yourself in some blissful snorkelling. Many luxury Maldives resorts, including the likes of Heritance Aarah Maldives, offer guided snorkelling excursions to help you get the hang of the exciting water sport.
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