Maldives, a paradise for sea life lovers is an ideal travel destination all times of the year. The place with nature at its very best, unpolluted and pristine clear ocean water and fabled coral gardens will take you to a different world all together away from the humdrum of daily grind. Perhaps one of the most popular of destinations and still less explored compared to other spots, Maldives should be on the travel itinerary of tourists who want to be near the water and enjoy it to the hilt.

How to Reach
No prior visa is required to enter the Republic of Maldives. Entry permit will be granted to visitors on arrival at designated ports of entry, based on the immigration requirements. Male International airport is the gateway to the beautiful island. Male is connected with a few international airlines operating their services. For example Mumbai-Male Mumbai sector is serviced by Sri Lankan Airlines via Colombo. Tourists will have to do some research to find out the best way to reach this wonderful island. ferry service is available from the airport island to the capital around the clock. Set charge per person for the ferry service is USD 1/- during normal operating hours and a charge of USD 2/- per person at midnight. Since the airport island is geographically separate from the capital the only means of transport to the capital is by sea. Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways operate special air transfer trips to most of the resorts.





Where to Stay
Maldives has plenty of options for tourists of all budget and tastes. From luxurious start resorts, having their own beach front villas to modest beach apartments and hotels, Maldives can offer everything.

What to Do
The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. Tourists can while away their time by vegetating on the beach, getting the perfect tan, lying in the eternity Jacuzzi for hours or go kayaking around the island. The highest level of visibility that one could expect- sometimes exceeding 50 metres - and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving and snorkeling. The water lovers would find themselves in the middle of ocean with coral all around, swimming with amazing and beautiful fishes of all colors, shapes and sizes. The holiday is a pure bliss for all sea life lovers and there can not be a better place than Maldives to be in to enjoy the pleasure. All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs. Just a short swim from the beach and snorkellers too can experience the same pleasures from the surface. Those who do not want to enter the waters, the dolphin/whale watching trips are a great option.





Gourmet
Maldives is a paradise for foodies especially the sea food lovers. There is a wide variety of choices from Italian, Thai and Mediterranean Grill. Sea food is to die for in Maldives and you will have great time in exploring the joints selling that.

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