Joanna James
The Maldives is a beautiful archipelago of amazing adventures and bespoke experiences. The place offers plenty of adrenaline-pumping fun both on and under the ocean as well as enchanting romantic experiences to melt the hearts of all romantics. Here are the best things to do in the Maldives.
When visiting an archipelago that boasts over 1,000 islands, missing an island-hopping tour is inexcusable. The experience will turn out to be one of the best adventures you enjoy there and one that gives you an insight into an exotic culture. An island-hopping tour, which is one of the top tourist attractions in this archipelago, can be organised by your hotel in the Maldives. A typical tour will consist of a visit to an uninhabited island close to your resort. There, you can swim in a secluded bay, picnic on the sandy beach, and explore the verdant interiors. Next, you get to visit a local island to see how the islanders live. Chat to the elders, perhaps if you're lucky, watch a fresh catch being brought in and maybe get invited to a home-cooked meal. It's a rewarding experience that you will cherish. You can explore and learn more on popular sites; The Vacation Gateway is one.
This is the easiest water sport to enjoy in the Maldives. All you need are a snorkel, fins, and mask; take your own or rent or buy the equipment. Swim to the nearest reef from your resort beach and check out the corals among which live a myriad of sea life. Discover colourful reef fish, and coral in varied hues and shapes as well as the odd turtle and even a friendly dolphin who will swim close to you. You never know what type of awesome experience awaits you on a snorkelling tour in the Maldives.
Home to over 500 species of marine life, the section of the Indian Ocean that surrounds the Maldives is a bountiful playground to explore. One of the world's best tropical dive destinations, the archipelago is highly sought out by both professional and amateur divers. There are plenty of dive sites to choose from; Banana Reef, Manta Point and so on are highly rewarding. A single dive will treat you to sights of reef sharks, manta rays, and sometimes, the elusive whale shark, the largest and gentlest fish species in the world.
Learn more about the fisher nation by visiting the capital Male. There, you can explore the national museum, which chronicles the beginnings of the Maldives, the transition of the nation to a 100% Islamic state, and the trends that brought the islands into the modern era. Visit the largest mosque in the country as well as the oldest; Hukuru Miskiiy. There are bazaars to explore, the fish market to check out and even a manmade beach to enjoy.
Choose to enjoy a dinner on the beach and savour the romance of the entire experience. Ask your resort in the Maldives about the type of experience they offer. Some resorts have underwater restaurants, while others boast dining on the beach, movies under the stars and traditional bodu beru drumbeats to keep you entertained.
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