Overview
MALDIVES Tourist Guide
99% of the Maldives – a nation of over 1,000 islands and sandbanks - is water. Water such as dreams are made of. Every shade of blue you could imagine, and then some, is distilled in the crystal Indian Ocean lagoons that lap these romantic coral islands. If you’re Maldives-bound and watersports are your ‘thing’ then be prepared to go to Heaven. Oh, and there’s another ‘unique selling point’ we should mention. Escapism here is just a matter of stepping out on to your beach terrace or overwater sundeck. Most Maldives hotels stand on once uninhabited islands, each with just one resort. Comfort-loving Crusoes will revel in the Maldives mood of barefoot sophistication. The only crowds here are the shoals of exotic fish – over 700 species – that flourish in the warm tropical seas. Come on in, the water’s lovely . . .
Island Adventure
There are no jungles to explore or mountains to climb in the Maldives. Make for the sea. Polish your watersports skills to perfection – or acquire some new ones. We challenge you to find a more perfect setting. You’ll expend most of your energy on the resort’s main raison d’etre – those fabulous watersports.
Nightlife & Party with Locals
Making a case for coming to the Maldives for their nightlife would be like recommending New York for its tranquillity. Some hotels do offer dancing and island-style entertainment – but otherwise you may have to make do with dining under the stars and moonlight cruises . . .
Gourmet Cuisine & Dining Out
The leading resorts set high culinary standards and tend to serve a range of international, Oriental, Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, with fish a major feature. Maldivian fare is spicy but milder than the food found in some neighbouring countries.
World’s Best Scuba Dive Sites
The Maldives offer both experienced and novice divers superb underwater conditions for drift diving, wreck diving, night diving and more. 70 species of coral attract a rich marine life, with large pelagics mixing easily with a rainbow array of tropical fish. Most dive sites are in the shallower reefs. Many inter-island channels also offer excellent sport.
Family Holidays
Some resorts do not accept young children during peak season (late-December – April), but otherwise it would be hard to imagine a more child-friendly setting than the safe Maldives beaches – though don’t expect highly organised children’s activities.
YOUR HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES
Late-night revellers be warned. Nightlife at the resorts is pretty low-key - although most do have informal discos around the bar, sometimes featuring live bands. Beach parties and barbecues are popular and many resorts also have regular cultural shows. On some islands there are a few restaurants in addition to those run by the resorts - but the only bars are those at the resorts. Even in Malé (where no alcohol is available) ‘nightlife’ is confined to teahouses and a few western-style restaurants.
Nightlif
Unspoilt. Uncrowded, Unhurried. Unbelievable. That’s the idyllic way of things here in the Maldives. During the treasured first days after your marriage these islands will wrap you in a cocoon of tropical island romance and pampered well-being in which the ordinary and the everyday will play no part. . .
Luxury Holidays Direct Honeymoon Bonuses: At selected hotels we’ll help make your stay that extra little bit special as soon as you check-in, thanks to features ranging from complimentary gifts, champagne or wine and fruit or flowers to a special romantic meal, complimentary or discounted Spa treatments and in some cases a room upgrade when available.
Making the Most of your Stay: Choosing the right honeymoon hotel and room setting is vital. Tell us your priorities and we’ll guide you to the choices that best fit your needs.
For full details of Luxury Holidays Direct Maldives Honeymoon Bonuses please visit http://www.luxuryholidaysdirect.com .
