You’re laid back on a hammock rocking from left to right with a tropical drink in your hand. You watch as the wave crashes onto the shore, the sky is painted ombre colors. The water is crystal clear and the salty sea breeze blows through your hair; you can take a real vacation here and not think or stress about anything. This place is quite possibly heaven on earth, and not many people have heard of it.
According to Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a South Asian island country located in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of India and Sri Lanka. The Maldives is one of the world’s most geographically dispersed countries, as well as the smallest Asian country by both land area and population, with a little over 393,500 inhabitants. Malé is the capital and most populated city, traditionally called the “King’s Island” for its central location.
According to Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, the customs and social behavior of the Maldivians have been greatly influenced by the Indians, Sri Lankans, Arabs and North Africans who visited the Maldives while traversing through the trading routes of the central Indian Ocean. The Maldivian culture is rich and vibrant due to the infusion of various other cultural elements. Though Maldives was culturally influenced by other traditions, Maldivians have built and preserved an exclusive cultural identity.
Traditionally the island communities were very close-knit; this togetherness is still prevailing in the small island societies. Men will be mainly engaged in fishery, carpentry and toddy tapping. Women were mainly engaged in household duties and raising families. Certain rituals and practices were followed on the islands on special occasions like weddings. Some of these rituals survive to this day. The advent of tourism in the 1970’s accelerated the modernisation process of the country. Today an increasing number of women hold crucial positions within the public and private sector. As a result of economic growth, dramatic lifestyle changes were introduced.
There are hundreds of world famous dive spots scattered across the country. Each day you can explore a new dive site, offering new experiences. Pinnacles, overhangs, gardens of corals and underwater caves are commonly and conveniently found. Spot Whale Sharks, Turtles, Grey Reef Sharks, Napoleon Wrasses, Spotted Eagle Rays, Reef Manta Rays, Whitetip Reef Sharks,Blacktip Reef Sharks, Moray Eels and Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks during your diving adventure.
It depends on where you’re staying, some resorts have lots of activities every day. For example, beach soccer, beach volleyball, snorkeling, yoga, water polo, aquafitness cardio-training room, waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayak, stand up paddleboarding, transparent bottom kayak, deep sea fishing, and surfing.
There have been constant debates about whether the Maldives is going to sink in the next ten years due to global warming. So if you want to see the pristine turquoise waters stretch out to the horizon and palm trees swaying in the breeze, it’s best to plan your next vacation to this idyllic destination.
