MALDIVES – REALISE THE DREAM IN THE MALDIVES, THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE!
Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.
Baros Maldives
Comfort-loving Crusoes will revel in the Maldives mood of barefoot sophistication. Add to this an intriguing culture and language, shaped by Arab, Indian and Sri Lankan influences and even by British ones, too (the Brits were here until 1965), so non-Dhiveli speakers can relax! When it comes to description, it’s hard to resist traditional lyrical metaphors about green-and-gold jewels scattered over velvet seas of sapphire blue. That’s exactly how this spectacular cluster of coral atolls appears when first seen from the air and, yes, the sea really is that translucent blue seen in the photos.
Relaxation Maldives Style
The Maldives’ remoteness – Sri Lanka, the nearest land, is 750 miles away – creates the sense of a world apart. Distance, time and lifestyle can seem like those of a community bypassed by a bigger brasher beyond. Most established hotel resorts are located amid three atoll clusters nearest to the capital Malé, whilst many newer ones are scattered on more distant atolls, reached by seaplane or scheduled local flights. Few of these palm-edged and lagoon-encircled enclaves need more than minutes to stroll across. You’ll expend most of your energy on the resorts’ main raison d’être – those fabulous water sports.
The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. The highest level of visibility that one could expect – sometimes exceeding 50 metres – and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving. All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs. Just a short swim from the beach and snorkellers too can experience the same pleasures from the surface.
Maldivian Sunset
The relaxed, low-key style of the Maldives makes them an ideal destination if you love the beach life. They make the perfect retreat for the truly romantic – and for the more adventurous and self-sufficient who are not dependent upon a host of amenities, or lively nightlife and entertainment. Realise the dream in the Maldives – the sunny side of life!
