Let’s Go Maldives!

Traditional Maldives Dhoni

General Maldives Information

The Maldives is an island country made up of a group of idyllic atolls in the Indian Ocean, 185 islets of the 1,192 islets are inhabited. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of both population and area and it is also the smallest predominantly Muslim nation in the world.

Maldives People

Originally inhabited by Buddhists, people came to the Maldives under the influence of the Portugese and the Dutch.  Ultimately, the island nation became a British protectorate. The variety of foreign influences in Maldives have helped to shape Maldives as the perfect exotic getaway, considering its exuberant surroundings.

Destination Maldives

Although considered terra incognita since the 1970’s, the Maldives has risen to become one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, boasting pristine turquoise waters that lap peacefully against the sand, as well as gorgeous coconut groves that provide an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.  The Madives’ population of 300,000 people live on just 185 of the 1,192 islands.  The others are used exclusively for tourism and agriculture. All land above the ocean surface in the Maldives is of coralline origin and the atolls of the Maldives form an impressive sight.

Maldives Scuba Diving

Maldives Liveaboard Blue Lagoon

The Maldives is established as a prime destination for scuba divers.  The many beautiful dive sites here feature spectacular coral reefs and exotic marine wildlife that will surely fascinate both veterans and first-time scuba divers. Many scuba divers choose to take a liveaboard holiday, which allows them to visit many dive sites all over the Maldives while cruising around these amazing islands in style.  The resorts around the islands also provide luxurious accommodations set in dazzling natural while still offering all the comforts and conveniences of home. Dining is definitely not a problem, as restaurants all over the islands and on the liveaboards cater to a host of different palates and dietary requirements.

More Maldives Activities

Action and adventure abound in the Maldives.  Hotels and liveaboards alike offer a variety of tours and excursions which allow you to visit other islands, native communities or go shopping in Male, the capital of the Maldives.   The rest of the time, you can spend your days enjoying countless water sports, from scuba diving and snorkeling to water skiing and banana boating. 

Snorkeling in the Maldives

R & R, Maldives Style!

Rest and relaxation are the biggest attractions of the Maldives for tourists, who flock here from around the world to bask in the sun and frolic in the clear blue waters of  the Maldives. For true relaxation, visitors should take advantage of one of the island nations’ many spas, which offer a whole menu of treatments and procedures.

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