Maldives - how promising this word sounds! Bright impressions and a unique holiday await people tired of everyday life or romantic lovers couples.
Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, attracting travelers from all over the world. Snow-white beaches encompass the green of mangrove trees and coconut palms, and next to the azure ocean sparkles in the sun. The magnificent world of coral reefs and picturesque lagoons will give you a measured, complete peace of mind.
The best atolls in the Maldives
Before the trip it is important to decide which type of vacation you prefer. All atolls, despite their seeming similarity, differ from each other. The most popular of them are:
- Atoll Ari - the most beautiful and large tourism center, consists of 26 large islands and more than 100 small ones. It is popular with diving enthusiasts. The best islands are Kuramathi and San Island, the beach is suitable for Angag;
- atoll South Male - suitable for families with children. This popularity is explained by the proximity of the airport, which makes it very convenient to get to the hotel. Of the 30 islands, 17 are occupied by hotels . The island of Kanduma is very fond of surfers for excellent waves;
- Atoll Laviani - fairly large, including 63 islands. You can get there by plane. Here is the best diving in the Maldives . Kuredu Island has its own water sports school, where it is possible to get all the immersion skills quickly and qualitatively;
- Addu Atoll - the best islands in the Maldives for a budget holiday.
Best holiday for lovers
Transparent blue water, snow-white beaches and beautiful cozy rooms overlooking the Indian Ocean - that's where it is better to relax in the Maldives lovers. For newly married couples or romantic couples, a marriage ceremony can be held here, which will be remembered for the rest of your life. The organizers of the hotels will turn these days into an unforgettable fairy tale. Honeymooners and their guests are waiting for spa treatments, a solemn ceremony at the hotel or on a desert island, and then - a romantic dinner by candlelight on the ocean under the dome of the starry sky.
Each hotel has its own rules and traditions for the ceremony and organization of the wedding in the Maldives , but in all the hotels young people are given pleasant gifts. Of course, this ceremony is not official and you will not receive any confirmation documents, except for a formal certificate. But at your service are photographers, organizers, decorating, musical accompaniment and other wedding attributes.
Where can I hold a marriage ceremony in the Maldives:
- South Male, hotel "Holiday inn resort kandooma Maldives";
- Northern Male , the capital hotel "Sheraton Maldives full moon resorts & spa";
- Northern Male, Bandos Island, the hotel "Bandos island resort & spa";
- island of Rangali, hotel «Conrad Maldives rangali»;
- island of Duni Colu, hotel «Coco palm»;
- Atoll Nunu , Iru-Fushi Island, Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi.
Best holiday in the Maldives with children
If you decide to show the child the wonderful world of the Maldives, you should carefully approach the choice of the hotel. The kid should be fun and comfortable, so that your holiday was full. In such institutions there is a children's menu, strollers, babysitters, playgrounds, water slides, swimming pools and much more that will make recreation with children more interesting. In most establishments all these services are provided free of charge. Older children can do snorkeling or feed the rays.
Hotels where it is best to relax in the Maldives with children:
- South Male, Digu island, Naladhu hotels and Anantara Veli hotels;
- Atoll Dhaalu , Velavaru island, Angsana Resort & spa;
- Atoll Laviani, Kanifushi Island, Atmosphere Kanifushi Hotel;
- Atoll Gaafu-Dhaalu , Maguduva Island, Ayada Maldives Hotel;
- North Male, the capital hotels "Bandos Maldives" and "Sheraton Maldives full moon resorts & spa".
The best beaches in the Maldives
It is better to rest in the Maldives where there are good beaches. In this area it is rather difficult to find bad, and this is the main advantage of the Maldives. Tourists note the following beaches as the best:
- Ari Atoll, Cocoa Island beaches and Sun Island;
- Baa atoll , beaches of Phoe Seasons Landaa Giraawaru, Fulhadhu;
- northern Male, beaches of Pho Seasons Kuda Huraa;
- South Male, Biadu beach.
These beaches are sparsely populated and fantastically clean, with a soft sand and sun reflecting in the azure water.
Best diving in Maldives
Repeatedly Maldives was recognized as the best place in the world for diving - crystal clear water gives an opportunity to see the whole underwater world of the Indian Ocean. Coral reefs are the most interesting places for diving. Almost all the islands have schools specializing in diving training, and you do not need to purchase all necessary equipment, you can simply rent it out.
Places on the Maldives, where divers are waiting for the best rest:
- on Haa Alif you can see reef sharks, morays, rays, sea turtles;
- atoll Faafu with reef Filiteiko will please divers with various kinds of coral fish;
- a banana reef and the island of Miir of North Male;
- Batala, Alaveli, Ellaidu, Viligilivaru and many other islands of Ari Atoll;
- reefs of Daalou atoll are the most dangerous, but around the islands there are a lot of sunken ships of different periods of human history, as well as reef sharks.
The best budget vacation in the Maldives
Surprisingly, in the Maldives you can have a good rest, but still save money. You can pay for housing $ 50-60 per day or for $ 30 to rent a room from the local. This became possible due to the fact that a few years ago the government allowed residents to open guest houses. Also there are many islands where you can relax at a reasonable price:
- Hulhumale , Maafushi , Guraydo , and Todd ;
- Rasdu , Ukulhas , Digura, Huraa.
There are other inexpensive islands in the Maldives, but these are the most popular and close to the airport (no need to spend money on the flight). The indisputable leader among them is Maafushi - it seems to be created for those who want to save the family budget. The advantages of this island is that here:
- a huge selection of guest houses;
- inexpensive and fast transfer from Male and the airport;
- a good choice of excursions to the islands-rezorty;
- a beach for tourists with tall palms, a wonderful sand and azure ocean;
- In the evening, the island is decorated with palm trees with colorful LED ribbons;
- there is a restaurant where you can dine right on the beach.