Friday, December 06, 2013

Highlights of a Tour to the Maldives

The Maldives might be tiny, but they're now big on the tourist map. The beaches and resorts here are regularly ranked among the best beaches in the world. The atolls of this island country are country are spectacular, to say the least. And the resorts are some of the most luxurious ones. The coral reefs are amazing. And there are plenty of water sports to choose from as well. Here are the highlights of a tour to the Maldives.

Seaplanes
Seaplanes can both land on and take off from water and, in the Maldives, they are the most efficient mode of transportation.  Island hopping among the Maldives' thousands of tiny islands via boat or ferry can be very time consuming. A seaplane can take you from one island to another quickly. But there’s one more reason to choose the plane instead of the boat – for the view you will get from the top. It is fantastic. You will see the atolls, the coral reefs, the small palm-fringed islands, the water villas, and the turquoise deep-blue vastness of the Indian Ocean. It’s a ride you will remember forever.

Sea Food
The Maldives are a paradise for everybody who loves seafood. You get the fish fresh delivered from the reef straight to your resort. There are lobsters, crab, octopus, prawns, and much more. There are also a lot of salad options to choose from. Enjoy your meal at a beachfront BBQ as you hear the sound of the waves lapping against the shore. You may even be able to choose your fish from a tank and ask for a specific preparation. The chefs are pleased to delight you. Have your meal with the best drinks.

Island Hopping
You will obviously want to stay in one of the islands while visiting the Maldives. But there are many others in the same atoll, and then, there are many other atolls as well. You should certainly not restrict your Maldives vacation to the island resort you are staying in. Go for an island-hopping tour in the Maldives, which can take you to some of the most scenic locations in the country. You’ll spend time at some of the most outstanding island paradises anywhere in the world.

Water Sports
You won’t have it better anywhere else in the world if you are into water sports. There are infinity pools in almost all premium resorts in the Maldives. There's also jetskiing, kayaking, canoeing, water scooters, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, parasailing, and banana boat riding. You can even visit other islands on a jet ski safari. As for beach activities, you can choose from beach volleyball and soccer. Snorkeling and scuba diving are also available, but select your Maldives scuba tour wisely. There are many exciting dive spots, including wreckage sites. You are sure to come close to colorful marine life. And, of course, you get to see amazing corals. There is the option of night diving, too. Have time on your hands? Go for a PADI certification course. Not up to scuba diving? You can always try snorkeling.