Joanna James
Travelling to the Maldives this year? You are in for a wonderful experience filled with fun and adventure. Here are some of the things you can do to experience the best of the Maldives.
The Maldives is one of the best diving destinations in the world, and if you haven't tried diving, you should try it during your trip to the Maldives. There are also PADI-certified learning courses, so if you are serious about honing your diving skills, you should enrol in one. The marine life of the Maldives is absolutely spectacular, so on your diving excursion, you will encounter many marine species like whale sharks, turtles, and manta rays. If diving is high up on your list of things to do in the Maldives, you should stay at one of the beach villas in Maldives; you have many options, including the likes of OBLU Nature Helengeli.
Snorkelling is another fun thing you can do in the Maldives. The visibility is so great here, so if you don't want to dive, snorkelling will bring you an equally good experience. The corals are home to a diverse array of exotic fish, so you'll see a lot more than just turtles. Also, you don't need to bring a wetsuit as the water is pleasantly warm.
Would you like to see some friendly dolphins put on a display of fun spins? Join a dolphin-watching tour. The tour will take place right before the sunset, and you will be out in the sea on a boat with a friendly guide. These dolphins are used to humans and love following the boat around. What's more, you'll be treated to the gorgeous vista of the setting sun.
The best way to get a feel of the local life is to visit inhabited islands. There are many such islands, but you cannot visit all of them. What you can do is join an island hopping tour and trust the guide to take you to the local islands that you are allowed to go to. This will be a fun and insightful experience; you'll get the chance to chat with locals, and you may even be invited to a dinner by a local. What you need to remember is that you are supposed to dress modestly; the Maldives has a very conservative culture, so you need to respect the country's modest dress code whenever you are away from the resort island.
The Maldives is one of the top-most surf destinations, thanks to its year-round breaks and waves. So, try some surfing while you are here. You can also learn surfing if you are a beginner; there are many learning programmes. Also, there are numerous breaks suitable for beginner surfers.
If you don't want to do anything adventurous but want to experience the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, you should try paddleboarding. There are many shallow bays where you can paddle safely.
Hit the spa at your resort while you are in the Maldives. The Maldives is known for luxurious spa treatments. There's a wide array of spa treatments you can sign up for. There are also couples' spa treatments if you want to do something romantic with your partner.
Maldivian cuisine isn't the roaring selling point of the Maldives, but the country offers several delicious dishes that you can try on the beach or at an underwater restaurant. Restaurants also offer extensive menus of local and international food delights. So, take your pick and nourish your body with some of the best dishes in the Maldives.
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