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Enjoy the best of the Indian Ocean by jetting off to sunny Maldives. Relax at the spas, explore the ocean depths, swim, fish and chill on the beach - an amazing adventure for the whole family.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy as a family in the Maldives. Snorkelling is one of the favourites. Anyone who can float on water may take up snorkelling which is quite a treat in the Maldives. The country consists of around 26 coral atolls that are home to a wide variety of colourful little fish that love swimming amongst the vibrantly colourful coral branches. Most Maldives beach resorts boast excellent white sand beaches and snorkelers may simply swim out from the beach to the nearest coral atoll. The waters surrounding the Maldives are extremely clear and sometimes offer views to depths of 50 meters.
Diving is a marvellous adventure for both amateurs and professionals. The waters are teeming with all manner of marine life. The elusive whale shark, friendly dolphins and huge manta rays are some of the creatures you will spot there. Swim out to old wrecks; explore under-water caves, channels and reefs. Amateur divers will find that many of the resorts offer diving centres where PADI certified courses are available. Aquafanatics dive club at Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa Maldives, also offers diving safaris where divers are whisked away to the best dive spots in the archipelago.
Maldives is well known for its fabulous range of spa treatments. Most of the luxury resorts boast signature spa's where pampering yourself and enjoying total bliss is on the cards. Many of the spas feature a range of luxurious therapies and beauty treatments, utilising natural herbal remedies as well as state-of–the–art relaxation techniques. Exotic pampering at these spas is generally done to relaxing views of the gorgeous Indian Ocean; like at the Anantara spa.
Dining in the Maldives is a gastronomical treat. Maldives Restaurants are varied offering a range of relaxing settings for enjoying your meals. If you want a truly local treat visit the small tea shops where locals are seen sipping a cup while indulging in delicious snacks. There are plenty of beach side restaurants and cafes that dish out exotic flavoured cuisine, spicy curries and the freshest seafood. International restaurants are available in plenty – Japanese sushi bars are a firm favourite while the best Italian, Indian, German and Indonesian dishes are readily available at the themed resort restaurants and private restaurants. Origami at Anantara is a Japanese restaurant well known for light gourmet meals and extremely fresh sashimi dishes.
The white sand powdery beaches of Maldives are paradise on earth. Do plenty or do nothing – the choice is yours. Relax on the beach with your favourite drink, soak up the sun and snooze all day. On the flip side a myriad of water sports are available for the adrenaline junkies. Jet skis, surfing, parasailing, kayaking and much more are readily available at the resorts or sports clubs.