Maldives Holidays At Late Deals
A Truly Fascinating And Idyllic Base
Maldives holidays are highly sought after and provide a truly fascinating and idyllic base - the Maldives are situated in the Indian Ocean south west of Sri Lanka. They consist of over a thousand coral islands grouped in a chain of twenty six atolls strung across the Indian Ocean. These islands are fringed with colourful exotic coral; the amazing turquoise sea of the ocean having a rainbow of marine life making the islands of the Maldives paradise. The Maldives are mostly flat although some have dunes, small lakes and marshes.
In traditional times the economy and livelihood of the Maldivians was based around fishing and crop growing and was renowned for tuna, cowry shell, coir rope, tropical fruits and vegetables. Today the economy is boosted by shipping and tourism.
The Maldives have many secluded resorts and they only differ in shape, each resort is a self contained community with its own sports and leisure facilities, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Maldives holidays offer various types of accommodation for you to stay in on these lush tropical islands. Thatched bungalows are set amongst tropical palm trees, whilst beach villas with a tranquil atmosphere are set on white sandy beaches. The most luxurious and romantic accommodation in the Maldives are the water bungalows, these are built on stilts over the turquoise seas, where you can enjoy the moonlight from your own private sundeck.
Colourful Coral And Amazing Variety Of Marine Life
The mouth watering cuisine in the Maldives offers a range of seafood and vegetarian dishes. The cuisine is influenced by India and Sri Lanka and cooked using traditional recipes. The desserts consist of an abundance of local tropical fruits. Enjoy folk performances and local music as you enjoy the vibrant culture of the Maldives.
The climate changes in the Maldives are affected by monsoons, the ideal time to holiday is between November and April.
There are plenty of water sports to keep you active, the colourful coral, variety of marine life and aquatic plants make snorkelling and scuba diving ideal. Windsurfing, jet skiing and parasailing are also very popular on holidays in the Maldives - if you don’t want to get your feet wet you could try the catamaran rides. The white sandy beaches offer you the chance to laze under the blue skies; while the beach masseuses offer you massages while you relax and top up your tan.
The main resorts on the Maldives are Male, South Ari Atoll and North Ari Atoll all offer a unique style and natural beauty that is hard to beat. You really will feel like you’ve gone to paradise on your own island castaway. Book holidays to the Maldives online here at Late Deals.