Listly by Erin Hunter
The many island resorts in Maldives are adorned with attractions and excursions that will keep you entertained and awed all holiday long. 5 fantastic attractions that you must try out are listed below.
The Underwater world of Maldives is truly paradise for the aqua lover. Embellished with marine species of all shapes, sizes and colors, just spotting them in their natural habitat is a treat worth relishing. Your aqua safari can be of any type; if you more daring you can opt to dive and if you prefer something a little less challenging snorkeling works perfectly as well. Regardless of what you choose, you are sure to spot an abundant variety of marine species which sometimes includes manta rays and sharks as well.
Even the sun in Maldives looks different compared to other places in the world. Aboard one of the many Maldivian cruise ships, the sunset looks heavenly. For many the sunset cruise is the ultimate dose of tranquility in the Maldives. Soothing and relaxing, the ocean of Maldives adorned with an occasional splash of green all illuminated with the orange glow of the sunset paints a picture of immaculate beauty that will be etched in your memory long after you have left the island. The sunset cruise is one facility afforded by many resorts such as the Maalifushi by COMO Maldives. Here you are also provided a complimentary bottle of champagne to experience bliss at its best as you sail into the horizon of gold.
Spa treatments and massages are all synonymous with the Maldives. This holiday destination, packed with plenty of excellent resorts and hotels is adorned with some of the finest centers for massages and spas. It is perhaps the backdrop of this destination that adds to its famous reputation of perfection in this industry. The over water massages in Maldives is unparalleled. The sight of the shimmering sea stretching for miles ahead and the sound of waves crashing on the shores do wonders to the soul. The typical CD's that fills your background in any spa station in the city is not even comparable to experiencing these gifts of nature in its most authentic form.
Maldives is made up of over a 1000 different islands most of which are completely uninhabited making the prospect of exploring it quite intriguing and adventurous. When you holiday in an archipelago of this many islands, island hopping among them is an absolute must. This is a favorite activity among couples as the many secluded islands offer an unparalleled degree of privacy with an authentic feeling of being the only ones in the world. Book a cruise ship and sail across the blissful Maldivian Ocean and as you go make plenty of stops and create adventures out of each island that lies on your way.
In general Maldives is a hub for water sports for in this destination you get it all. However, the lagoons of the Maldives are particularly ideal to learn the art of wind and kite surfing. It is not complex these sports, but they do demand ideal conditions and hence cannot be enjoyed everywhere in the world. Maldives however have lagoons that have been particularly protected from the waves thus makes them ideal for fast yet smooth adventures. If the many surfers dotting the ocean is making you crave for some adventure just sign up for some of the lessons conducted by the experts and you will be able to conquer the ocean in a surf board in no time.