If the weather is not bright and sunny
where you are, want to escape to an exotic island to enjoy the warmth and
spectacular beauty of nature, then hang on with me. Let’s go for ride to
beautifully and naturally endowed place. Where dark clouds are placed by
sunshine and sadness by smiles.
Welcome to Maldives: The Maldives is a
preferred travel destination for people who are looking for an island retreat
to escape the hustle and bustle of the regular city life. This beautiful south
Asian country is located in Indian Ocean. It’s made up of 26 atolls that
stretch out over a distance of about 298 square kilometres approximately. It
has population of about 400000 people making it the smallest country in Asia in
terms of both land, mass and population. The capital of Maldives is densely
populated and known as Male.
Interesting facts about Maldives
1. Maldives is made up of 1190
islands. It might sound pretty wild but the Maldives consist of 1190 islands.
But what even more amazing is the fact that every single luxury resort that’s
available in the Maldives is actually situated on its own island that’s pretty
cool and amazing.
2. Maldives is world’s lowest
country. The Maldives has a ground level elevation or height above sea level
about 1.5 meters or 4 feet 11 inches. The highest region in the island country
is only 2.4 meters or 7 feet 10 inches.
3. Maldives has great weather
throughout the year. You have a bit of rainfall from time to time but not
enough to dampen your travel experience and expectations. Most of the times you
left with bright blue skies and sunshine to keep you in the mood of
exploration.
4. Maldives is rich in exotic sea
life. If you are interested in sea life, then going to Maldives may be the best
decision you would ever make. Between second and fourth quarter of year your
chances of witnessing wild manta rays, whales and sharks is very high. There
are boating trips that are organised to give you closer view of these beautiful
animals and to satisfy your hunger for wildlife exploration and adventure.
5. Resorts in Maldives offers snorkeling
guides. Maldives offers you an opportunity to try out new experiences, one
activity you would love to do is snorkeling. Some resorts in Maldives have
experienced and courteous snorkel guides that will help you to select the most
beautiful and safest sports for you to have snorkeling experience of lifetime.
6. The Maldives is known for
having some of the best water villas in the world. Your Maldives experience is
not complete without you spending a night or two in one of the water villas
available on the island country. These luxury villas offers you the experience
of various water sports like water skiing and surfing. You also get to eat
seafood while you relax and enjoy sea breeze.
7. Transportation from one island
to another is by sea plane or boat. Travelling by sea plane adds to excitement
of trips as you can get aerial view of Maldives.
8. Maldives is great for family
vacation. If you thought the travelling to the Maldives is just great for
tourists and newly weds on their honeymoon, then I am sorry to say you are
wrong.
9. If you are flying from USA or
Europe you can spend as much as 450 dollars per person on flight tickets alone.
Luxury resorts on island don’t come cheap. Daily rates started from $200. Local
transportation is either by sea plane or ferry. If you go by ferry, you can pay
as low as $350 per person. Well the ferries are not much comfortable.
BEST OF LUCK FOR YOUR JOURNEY
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