Specks of emerald green enveloped by dazzling turquoise waters like scattered beads in the ocean; white powdery beaches, tall palms lean on towards the sea, crystalline white sands giving way to crystal clear waters, shades of turquoise blend flawlessly with deeper hues of blues; pristine coral refs and some of the most incredible underwater life on our planet. Welcome to the Maldives.
Rising from the deep blue of the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean are more than a thousand islands and a thousand more reefs that form the Maldives. The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round and a great deal of sunshine. The warm tropical climate results in relatively minor variations in daily temperature throughout the year. The weather is determined largely by the monsoons; the southwest monsoon from May to November and the northeast monsoon from December to April.
Flying Time: Approx 11 hours to Male.
Time: GMT +5 hours.
Visa Requirements: British passport holders do not require a visa for stay of less than 30 days.
Health Requirements: Polio, Malaria, Hepatitis B & Typhoid are recommended, however please check with your GP prior to departure.
Currency: Rufiyaa (approx. MRf 20.00 = £1 / The US dollar is also widely accepted)
Best Buys: Thudu Kuna - the Maldivian mat woven with local natural fibers.
Island hopping
An 'island-hopping' excursion would take you to another resort, an uninhabited island an an inhabited island all in a day-tour designed to give you a taste of the country. You would also get the opportunity to snorkel in the clear waters of a desert island and experience a barbecue on the beach. Some resorts take this a step further by conducting the excusrsion by sea plane.
Malé excursion
Malé excusrion are orgaized regularly by resorts in Malé Atoll, however some resorts in other atolls also offer you the opportunity to visit the capital during your stay. Malé is the political and commercial hub of the country.
Photo flights
Resorts also offer ou the opportunity to savor the beauty of the Maldives from the air. While some resorts offer organized photo flights by seaplane, you have the option of arranging your own aerial expedition as well.
Night fishing
Night fishing is a special Maldivian form of evening entertainment in which you could enjoy the peace and stillness of the night under starry skies while you fish for snapper or grouper, and end the evening with a barbecue prepared with your very own catch.
Diving
Maldives is home to some of the most diverse marine fauna and flora in the world. Tens of thousands of reefs, a thousand recorded specis of fish, over two hundred species of coral and hundreds more species of other marine life; no wonder many see this as one of the greates dive destinations on earth.
Water Sports
All resorts without exception have water sports centers that provie a range of water sports and fun activities. The most popular among these are snorkeling, windsurfind and catamaran sailing. The water sports centers are equipped with boards and sails of different sizes and some offers courses for beginners and advanced windsurfers and sailors.
Spas
The Maldives' spas are in a world of their own. It is the perfect blend of luxurious therapies, health and beauty experiences and sensory stimulation complemented by the tranquil surrounding and blissful tropical beauty.
Spas offer a large number of therapies and facilities ranging from aromatherapy, massage to Jacuzzis and saunas. Many of the treatments combine traditional Asian therapies with classic European spa techniques.
While some resorts own and operate their own spas many of the resort spas are operated by spa chains.
Specks of emerald green enveloped by dazzling turquoise waters like scattered beads in the ocean; white powdery beaches, tall palms lean on towards the sea, crystalline white sands giving way to crystal clear waters, shades of turquoise blend flawlessly with deeper hues of blues; pristine coral refs and some of the most incredible underwater life on our planet. Welcome to the Maldives. 
