Maldives is an island state located in the Indian Ocean on small picturesque land areas with beautiful sandy beaches and clear turquoise lagoons.
FIRST REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
BEACHES – LAGOONS – REEFS
Beaches in the Maldives are the most exotic in the world! The Maldivian beaches, unsurpassed in their beauty, have the softest, whitest sand. The unique and almost untouched island beaches are the result of the activity of millions of parrot fish that absorb pebbles, corals and process them. The color of the sea water has many bright shades of blue and green, the turquoise lagoons are especially beautiful. A characteristic feature of the Maldivian beach is the presence of long sandbanks, as a continuation of the beach line, or sandy islands, placed in the middle of the ocean. Being on a sandbank, you will be able to stand on the soft white sand surrounded by emerald waters and blue skies in the middle of the open ocean. На Мальдивах 5 лучших пляжей мира (из рейтинга ТОП-20).
SECOND REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
PRIVATE ISLAND RESORTS
Resort hotels in the Maldives are located mainly on one or more islands where you can enjoy the pristine nature. Each private island has two main types of accommodation: a beach villa and a water villa, as well as villas built among treetops. Most of the islands in the Maldives are surrounded by mangroves, palm trees and tropical flowers. Beachfront villas have turquoise ocean views and direct access to a beautiful white sand beach. These villas are usually protected for privacy. The Water Bungalows are modern wooden villas with palm thatch roofs built over the water with direct access to the lagoon or house reef where you can see different types of colorful coral, exotic colorful fish and marine life. Staying in an overwater bungalow is a unique experience of seclusion, privacy and contemplation of the clear azure waters of a tranquil lagoon that stretches to the horizon! There are villas with pools, consisting of several rooms for large families, personal gyms, libraries, as well as villas that occupy one island.
THIRD REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
GOURMET RESTAURANTS
Private Maldivian island resorts usually have a main restaurant and additional signature restaurants. Restaurants are located on the beach, above or under the water or even above trees, in the form of unique glass or wooden structures, where you can taste delicious dishes of the Maldivian and international cuisine, enjoy the finest drinks and cocktails with real freshly squeezed exotic fruits not only on sunset or under the starry sky, but also on the exotic landscapes, white sand beaches, azure waters with a variety of bright colors. Have a wine tasting in the most unusual and mysterious atmosphere, among the beauty of the ocean, in an underwater restaurant surrounded by an active house reef! Being in the hall with panoramic windows and mirrors, you can watch smoothly swaying corals, peacefully swimming colorful exotic fish and other underwater fabulous inhabitants. The exquisite cuisine of the Maldivian restaurants will exceed all your expectations. Highly qualified chefs will prepare amazingly tasty and nutritious dishes for you from fish, shrimp, king mackerel and lobster caught in the reefs of the Indian Ocean by local fishermen. While enjoying the beauty of the seascape, you will be able to taste excellent cuts of high quality beef delivered from Australia and Japan, as well as fruits and vegetables imported from Sri Lanka, with the exception of herbs and amazing little watermelons grown in the Maldives!
FORTH REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
PREMIUM CLASS SPA
The picturesque Maldives with soft white sand beaches washed by the warm Indian Ocean is a heavenly natural SPA center in itself, where nature invites you to wonderful rest and tranquility. The resorts of Maldives are known for some of the best spa treatments in the world, which include all types of massage at the highest level, Ayurvedic and Thai treatments. Experienced cosmetologists and massage therapists perform facial and body treatments using highly professional natural cosmetics. Also stylist services are offered. During the procedures, you can admire the amazing view of the Indian Ocean, watch how tall palm trees, standing as if they are bowing before the waters, enchanting with their extraordinary beauty, washing the beaches of powdery white sand. Maldives has the only underwater spas in the world where while underwater you can enjoy stunning views of the coral reef. Pamper your body with signature spa treatments including a scrub made with coconut oil and coral sand. The Maldives is home to 3 of the best spas in Asia and the only underwater spa in the world.
FIFTH REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
DIVING IN THE CORAL REEFS
Underwater life in the Maldives is amazing and incredibly diverse. One of the ways for a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the underwater world is scuba diving with a mask and fins (snorkeling). A more difficult option is immersion. All resorts offer diving courses for those who do not yet have a scuba diving certification. Maldives offers many places for snorkeling and diving. You can choose blue lagoons or small islands where you can swim along coral reefs or among shipwrecks. The central site of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay is a vital breeding ground for manta rays and whale sharks, where you can spot these incredible marine giants while snorkeling. The best time to visit manta rays is from May to November; whale sharks can be seen here throughout the year. Situated to the west of the capital, in a luxurious reef-dotted lagoon, Ari Atoll is renowned for its superb diving and star-studded beaches. The composition of the water in the lagoon is rich in nutrients, and the water creates a favorable habitat for ocean creatures, therefore attracting divers from all over the world. South Ari Atoll, a Marine Protected Area, remains one of the best places in the world to see whale sharks year-round. North Ari Atoll is famous for its hammerhead sharks, although they are much more elusive and require a deep dive to see them. A small natural atoll of Rasdu, located in the northeast of Ari Atoll, and the only island of Thoddoo, which houses colorful boarding houses, attracts tourists on a budget in search of an inexpensive diving holiday. The crystal clear and warm blue waters provide incredible visibility so there is no need to dive in a wetsuit. Maaya Thila is one of the most famous spots in the Maldives and is one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. The most amazing part of Maaya Thila is the reef rock that descends to a depth of more than 30m, covered with magnificent corals and surrounded by an incredible variety of marine life. This is a natural gift for divers who study the beauty of the underwater kingdom. Maaya Thila is one of the most famous spots in the Maldives and is one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
SIXTH REASON TO FLY TO MALDIVES
TRANSFER BY HYDROPLANE
When tourists arrive at Male airport to transfer to their preferred island resort, it is necessary to use a speedboat (for nearby resorts) or seaplane and domestic flights for islands that are located away from Male. A seaplane is a small aircraft with 12 seats which are operated by the famous barefoot pilots! A seaplane can only take off and land at sea. Seaplane flights operate only during daylight (sunrise to sunset) and in relatively good weather. The flight takes place at a lower altitude than normal flights and you will have an incredible opportunity to enjoy every island and every atoll on the way to your desired island! A sea plane is very safe as it can land even if both engines are not working! Seaplane transfers are one of the most exciting and exciting trips over the Maldives. There is something fabulous about flying over the Maldives and seeing a magical array of coral islands below, creating an extraordinarily beautiful pattern when the deep ocean touches sandbanks and coral reefs.
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