MALDIEVES

INTRODUCTION:

Maldives is an island country which is 700 Km. South West of Sri Lanka. Maldives is Asian smallest country according to population and area wise. In Maldives there are 1200 island. There are less people in small area. Maldives has the record for the lowest country in the world which is having maximum natural ground level of 2.5 meters. It is very beautiful country full of sunny days all over year with blue water in their surroundings. Maldives is one of the best romantic destination so it is a paradise for honeymooners. To visit this place is worth and unforgettable and will be the golden pages of your life. Maldives is having peace with greenery and sea green water here you can find privacy if you want to spend your time with friends, family or with your better half. Here you can enjoy snorkeling, diving, cruising, live dolphins, white sandy beaches, beautiful gardens studded with palm, banana and papaya trees, variety of beautiful fishes.

ATTRACTIONS:

Maldives is itself an attraction there are many resorts and island which are having their own activities like some are having live dolphin trip to mid ocean, local island visit where you can see how the residents of Maldives live and earn. You can do shopping in these local islands where are some shops which are having Maldives souvenirs. Big blue ocean, beautiful beaches, under water activities, peaceful surrounding with the soothing sound of water these are the attractions which attracts the tourists to visit this zip country of Asia. It is the place where for sometime you can get relief from the hustle bustle of daily life.

HOW TO REACH:

Maldives is easily accessible by airplanes from major cities of the world. There is only one airport that is Male International Airport, from where you can come and go anywhere in the world. Male is capital of Maldives and all islands are connected or reachable via speed boat from Male. If you are planning a honeymoon from India (or elsewhere) to Maldives then, our recommendation is that you book Sri Lankan Airlines, it will cost you around Rs 20,000 per person (ex-Delhi) in economy seat (round trip). Speed Boat round trip from Male to island resorts costs approx, Rs 4000. Usually travel agents, book both of these things as part of complete package. Thomas Cook is one such who are active in arranging tours for Maldives and there packages are worth.

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STAY:

There are bunch of resorts with authentic architecture . They provide variety of rooms such as garden bungalow (low price), beach bungalow (medium price), over water bungalow (expensive). Every resort in Maldives is small island of its own, and generally they are 3, 4 or 5 star rating, so are there prices as per rating. We would recommend you opt for 4 or 5 star rating, one such example is “Dhonveli beach resort and spa”. Also we would suggest that you book beach bungalow and for 1 or 2 day you should stay in over water bungalow. In that way you can enjoy luxury with in your budget. Over water bungalow are beautiful and superb because it is constructed over water and it has personal balcony (patio), which gives you private access to LAGOON.

REQUIRED ITEMS:

Maldives is a sunny and hot place so do not forget to bring cap. sun glasses, sunscreen, camera, aqua sleepers, medicines, first aid box. These are the essentials.

ADVISE:

Please be careful when you enjoy in water the sand of beach make your feet skin soft and it can cut easily and there you will find lots of corals so be careful it can injure you because these are having sharp corners.

USEFUL LINKS:

Maldives Scuba Diving - For your scuba vacation, there are budgets and luxuries scuba diving resorts in Maldives offers complete facilities. It is all up to you to decide.

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