Joanna James
The tropical Maldivian archipelago experiences only two seasons, the wet and dry. While the best time to visit the islands is the dry season, the rainy season too has its perks, apart from being a budget-friendly option. Here's how to have fun when it rains in Maldives.
As an archipelago that has more water mass than land, the Maldives is a premier destination for underwater dining. No, it's not the type where put on scuba gear and go fishing for your supper—underwater dining in the Maldives is much more luxurious. There are over five fine-dining restaurants in the Maldives located at depths of 15 to 20 feet below the ocean surface. Each one offers a unique experience with glass-paneled walls and ceilings. Some are designed to represent the ocean bed while others are huge glass tunnels for 360˚ views of the ocean floor. The largest underwater restaurant in Maldives is only blue located at OBLU Xperience Ailafushi, a horseshoe-shaped space offering good food and magical underwater views so you get to enjoy your meals to sights of hundreds of marine life getting about their day, while you sit right there amidst all the action. It is quite an epic one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family, coupled with gourmet dining.
The best way to spend a delicious day, cocooned in therapeutic bliss on a cool rainy day in the Maldives, is to visit the in-house spa of your Maldives resort. Built to make you feel nothing but pampered from head to toe, the holistic centres in Maldives are well-equipped to help you rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Natural herbal remedies and ancient recipes are used to create the soothing treatments used at the spas; they work to detoxify the body and revive tired muscles, so you can return home fully relaxed. In terms of relaxation, you can make sure your entire stay is comfortable by choosing to stay at a family villa Maldives resorts are popular for.
A comfy haven for relaxing and spending quality time with the family, villas at Maldives resorts are designed to make you feel at home. A rainy day is the perfect time to kick back and enjoy the perks of your holiday villa in Maldives. So, as the rain patterns down, go ahead and order room service, put on the telly, or pull up a chair on your private patio and enjoy the sights and smells of monsoon rains on a tropical island.
Use the rain as an excuse to head out to Mále the capital island where you can indulge in a spot of shopping. There you will not find the standard malls, instead, the capital is home to huge bazaars and charming shops where a variety of interesting goodies are for sale. Shop for traditional handicrafts, jewellery made from resources found on the island and ocean, garments, accessories, and unique souvenirs. While you are there tour the sights; check out the Old Friday Mosque which is built from pink coral stones and inlaid with intricate woodcarvings. Visit the National Museum to learn about the nation's history and stop for tea at the little kiosks where a hot beverage and delicious local short eats are the perfect combinations to the cool, windy, and rainy island vibes.
Cookery classes at Maldives resorts are highly popular, they are the perfect indoor activity that will help you to learn more about the food and culture of the Maldivian people. Book a cookery class your entire family can enjoy and pick up some exotic cooking skills you can use back home.
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