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Welcome to Maldives Islands -
Where to Stay in Maldives
Christmas Maldives and New Year Maldives Special Packages view offers
The Maldives has a wide variety of accommodation for the
visitor. Choices vary from 73 resort islands which will increase to
74 in the very near future.
A resort island is a world by itself. Developed on uninhabited islands
each island is just one hotel exclusively maintained in pristine form
and serviced for only a limited number of guests. The untouched white
beaches are perfect for relaxation and a healthy tan under the Maldivian
sun. Crowned by majestic coconut palms which characterise the Maldives
the vegetation on all islands are quite similar; rings of tropical vegetation
adapting to a variety of environments salt resistant and hardy varieties
closer to the beach-line giving way to shrubs and plants and more delicate
and dense greenery towards the centre.
Just inside the vegetation line well dispersed for maximum privacy along
the beach in a typical resort island are small bungalow style rooms
where accommodation is provided. The rooms, though mostly shaded by
trees, allow a clear view of the beach the lagoon and the horizon beyond.
They are generally equipped with modern conveniences, with ensuite facilities.
Most of the resort islands have at least two restaurants.
Some of the larger resorts may offer as many as five different restaurants.
Local and continental cuisine is available in addition to exotic buffets
and barbecues. Normally the hotel rates quoted are for full board -
bed breakfast, lunch and dinner included. In club style resorts and
in some smaller resort islands this is often preferred. Except in the
evening, when wining and dining under the stars may be the choice for
most there is never enough time to exhaust the wonders of the sea.
Naturally, most of the activities centre around the sea. The reefs around
the islands are excellent for diving and snorkelling. Activities such
as water-skiing and windsurfing may seem strenuous but exciting. Water
sports equipment and a facilities are available for hire on all resort
islands. There Is either a fully equipped diving school or a more elaborate
water sports centre.
There is sufficient activity on all resorts which are self contained
worlds of their own. Equipment for sports such as lawn tennis, football
volleyball and indoor games such as billiards, table tennis, chess or
darts are usually available free of charge in many of the resort islands.
Those who wish to relax can spend time on the beach; sit under the sun
or under the cool green shade; admire the surrounding natural beauty
or perhaps simply gaze at the horizon lined with green islands springing
out of the blue ocean. The blue ocean beaches are peaceful and never
crowded. Every island resort is Robinson Crusoe 's island but equipped
with modern amenities subtly hidden away. As depicted by local artists
in stencil prints unique to the Maldives, relaxing on the beach is not
only aesthetic but a sport and an art in itself. There are only a few
places in the world where so much pleasure can be dervied by doing nothing.
Cruising among the islands may be an exciting alternative to lazing
on resort beaches. Yachts and yacht-dhonis with bunk beds or private
cabins are available for hire. These boats can accommodate between eight
to twenty passengers on cruises that sail for ten to fifteen days. Some
of the larger vessels have scuba diving and windsurfing facilities with
qualified instructors on board. Food prepared by the crew using the
day 's fresh catch of fish may be modest but a tourist resort is never
too far to stop for a sumptuous meal or a drink.
On a cruise dining under a clear sky in the Maldives can be an experience
in itself. With the equator running through the Maldives it is an astronomer
's dream too.
Besides safari boats and resorts there are a few hotels and guest houses
in Male as well. These facilities cater mainly for the business traveller.
The larger establishments provide meals. Tourist accommodation is also
available on Gan Island in Addu; the southern-most atoll of the Maldives.
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