 Maldives Islands
Maldives is a tourist destination famous for its lucrative
beauties accompanying the hearts of those seeking for the paradise in life and
taking their desires and dreams to a reality. Maldives islands located in the
Indian Ocean are the most beautiful tropical islands in the world where the
Maldives enjoyed for its massive lagoons with different depth and infinite
shades of blue turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens.
Maldives is best
known as the ultimate romantic destination offering the perfect balance in natural
combination of more than thousand tropical islands surrounded by breathtaking
natural beauty and sparkling ocean full of magic. Not only divers and snorkelers enjoy the
abundant underwater resources, but also beach tourists are attracted by the
nature of the beaches and the climatic conditions as well. This environment really
guarantees relaxation and recreation.
   
Tourism in Maldives was first introduced in 1972 only and has
successfully developed so far. Proof is given by the rapidly growing number of
tourists and tourist resorts (islands) currently in the Maldives.
How many Islands are
there in Maldives?
Maldives consist of about 1190 Islands scattered into
naturally formed 26 atolls. For administrative purpose the atolls were counted
as 20 regional atolls. About 200 islands are inhabited and the rest includes
the tourist resort islands, uninhabited islands. Some of the uninhabited
islands are used for drying fish or other agricultural activities by the
locals.
What is an  Atoll?
A ring like coral formations enclosing a lagoon is called an
atoll. Atolls are formed when coral reef grows around a volcanic island that
later subsides into the ocean. The atolls are seen as group of islands and
shallow lagoons when you are flying to the Maldives. The word Atoll comes from
the Maldivian language, Dhivehi (where
it says ‘Atolhu’).
Maldives resorts
Maldives offers resort islands which is a one hotel per
island concept. The resorts of Maldives range from super luxury spa resorts to
unique local style islands with world class facilities and excellent services.
Hotels in Maldives includes world well known brands, such as the Hilton
Maldives Resort, Four Seasons Resorts in Maldives, One & Only Maldives
resorts, W hotels, and there are so many others. Some of the resort hotels are all inclusive,
where as there are some Maldives resorts specialized on luxury specialties and
spa facilities.
Travelers choose Maldives for its exotic environment of
tropical nature blended with the glimmering sunshine over the shiny white sandy
beaches and the tall palm trees making the scene of the paradise, the exciting
water sports activities along with the waves and the undersea beauty of its
marine life for the divers.
Cruising in Maldives
A unique way to experience the Maldives, is to float on a
cruise boat mainly called as safari boats by the locals. The cruising vessels
in the Maldives can take you island-hopping in the atolls. Avid divers, water
enthusiasts, nature lovers can discover remote shores and rarely visited diving spots
and snorkeling sites among the untouched reaches of the exotic atolls. Cruising
in Maldives can be a memorable adventure in itself for diving, surfing, excursions
and a lot more.
There are no other Holiday destination that can
match the white soft sandy beaches of Maldives islands, the crystal clear seas
or can get as close to paradise as the Maldives. That’s why travelers do arrange
their bookings so well ahead of arrival since Maldives resorts at most of the
high season, they all get full.
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