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Top Ten Things To Do In Maldives

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Life is short and you want to enjoy every moment of it. Why not, then, engage in what Maldives has to offer to you! The extent of activities, that you may indulge yourself in, is extremely wide and fascinating. Right from things demanding physical involvement to the ones involving mere observation, there is a lot awaiting your arrival in Maldives.

Each activity is captivating in itself, offering varying levels of fun and enjoyment. Mentioned below are ten best activities, according to us, which you can engage in, while in the Maldives:-

• Water Sports & Activities: There is a lot to do on the Maldivian islands; crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean provides you enough opportunities to play. Parasailing, snorkeling, banana boating, scuba diving will let you open yourself up and you can float, dive and cuddle up with water. The importance of water activities in the Maldives is such that even professional water sports enthusiasts visit this place to experience the excitement of water sports on offer here.

• Sightseeing: Maldives has numerous repositories and buildings that are worth watching. The beauty and grace of these sights are capable of leaving any person astounded. Some of the famous places that you can visit in the Maldives are Hukuru Miski, Sultan Park, National Museum etc, in the capital city of Male’. The National Museum is situated in a palace where you will find a number of old instruments and sculptures.

• The Flora And Fauna: You sure wouldn’t want to miss this. Look out for the beautiful life under the Maldivian waters! They serve as a beautiful habitat to the amazing flora and fauna of Maldives. A huge variety of rare species of fishes, squids, whales, dolphins and many other stunning creatures living among the fascinating structures of coral elements and rare stones send out waves of visual pleasure. Although less in number, the birds and trees belong to rare families and they are a great source of attraction to the visitors.

• Living On A Liveaboard: Another very interesting thing to do in Maldives is to experience the islands' beauty on a liveaboard. The people who benefit the most out of liveaboards are the divers. Dive into the water and pick up the chance to get the divine experience without worrying about going back to various diving spots to dive every time.

• Experiencing The Nightlife: Just in case you thought that nightlife in Maldives can’t be exciting, a typical night in a good Maldives resort is beautiful, mild and just the way one would want it to be on a vacation. The well-arranged bars and discos facilitate the purpose of letting the visitors loosen up and provide them with moments to enjoy their life. It's balmy, modest and just perfect.

• Fishing: The comely water bodies in Maldives allow tourists a very pleasant experience of fishing. In addition to this, fishing in the night can also be looked upon as a very good activity to do here.

• Island Hopping: As the name suggests, it has to do with hopping from one island to the other! You can visit the islands which are situated next to the island you are staying on. Observe the fascinating life of the local people on these islands and view the exotic scenery. You are bound to receive a holistic sight of the lifestyle of the local inhabitants.

• Wedding: Get wedded! With wedding bells ringing for you, you may want to get married on a Maldivian island; it might just be one of the most delightful experiences. The fantastic locations and settings on the islands are just perfect for a dreamy wedding.

• Massage At a Spa: Apart from the water sports and the beautiful sceneries in the country, the spas in Maldives are worth spending a considerable amount of time in relaxing and reviving your body muscles, where each has that perfect ambience to soothe you. Come to the spas in Maldives and rejuvenate your senses! There is a wide variety to choose from.

• Enjoying The Food: Maldives offers plenty of restaurants and eating spots, which provide multi-cuisine dishes to excite the taste-buds of every person visiting the place. No wonder that Maldivian food is so popular worldwide! The food, here, is heavenly for sea-food lovers.

Do you need more reasons from Maldives to attract you? Maldives is calling!

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Planning A Trip To the Maldives

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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As one steps on the land of the Maldives, nature's grandeur forces any heart to skip a beat. The eyes witness a magnificent view of nature's glorious creation on earth - the Maldives. The green colour of the islands surrounded by pure blue water bodies of the Indian Ocean and the glistering white sand is bound to take anyone's breath away. It has been rightly termed as 'The Tropical Paradise'.

The country has separate islands, which are separated by the sea. 99% of Maldives is covered by sea. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals, and so many other marine lives which make diving in the Maldivian sea an unforgettable experience.

As you take a first look of the islands, you can find numerous coconut palms surrounding the acres of land. This adds to the grace of the islands. The view of the islands, while travelling on a seaplane, is the most tremendous experience one can ever have. Approximately 1190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of atolls (coral reefs) constitute the country of the Maldives. Spread across an approximate area of about 90,000 sq. kilometers, Maldives is one of the most disparate countries in the world.

Home to an extended variety of ecosystems, the country is best known for its elegant coral reefs, which acts as a habitat to about 300 species of fish. This is one of the most fascinating reasons as to why the Maldives is considered as a highly recommended place for spending vacations or to experience moments of sheer bliss

To Keep In Mind:-

Before making a trip to the Maldives, many significant issues have to be kept in mind. To ease off the job, here are a few points which can be considered -

Getting To The Maldives- Getting to Maldives is not as tough as one might think because it is a tropical area surrounded by water bodies. The Male' International Airport is just 15 minutes from Male', the capital of Maldives. The airport is small but fully equipped with all the necessities that should be present on an airport. The tourists get highly efficient assistance at the airport to make their way to the islands and resorts. There are various means of getting ahead once you reach the airport such as- seaplanes, boats etc.

Clothes To Be Picked- The climate in the Maldives is dominated by mild sunshine on the islands. Hence, the ideal type of dressing items that should be packed before getting to Maldives is light summer clothes, preferably cotton and accessories.

Arrangement Of Stay- Tourists coming to the Maldives should have a prior peek at the accomodation facilities at their selected resort of stay. There are numerous classic resorts in the Maldives with every facility one can think of. There are starred resorts and hotels for the luxury loving people, who have a lot of moolah to spare, as well as low end hotels for the budget-conscious crowd. However, the beauty of the stay in the Maldives still remains untouched, irrespective of any other element. To get a better understanding of the accommodation arrangements, tourists can seek assistance from various service providers available.

Choosing reliable service providers also makes the whole holiday more planned, organised, convenient and affordable. A particular service provider should be chosen from the kind of offers they provide, as the offers vary from operator to operator.

Fascinating Activities- There are various activities which can make your trip memorable and cherished, for a lifetime.

Scuba diving
Water sports
Excursions to various exotic local islands
Spa and wellness
Snorkeling
Surfing
Fishing
Angling
Reef casting
Sailing

So, it is upto you to decide which form of excitement is to be experienced in the splendid Maldives and it is for sure that the place will leave your memories of this visit tingling your mind forever.

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Journey into Maldives History, Culture & Heritage

Friday, September 10, 2010

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Maldives, a country of exquisite islands and absolute touring pleasure, has undergone several transformations in cultural and political terms since the ancient days. Maldives culture bears influences from multiple communities which originated from differant parts of the world. It is diverse and rich in artfull skills.The abundance of natural marine resources, and its strategic importance of the location have attracted many eyes, including colonial ambitions. This, in turn, made those early visitors contribute their inherited cultural mementos.

There is no concrete conclusion to the origin of the beginners of civilization in Maldives , but comparitive studies of Maldivian culture and customs suggest that they are most likely to have come from the southern parts of the Indian subcontinent. There is prominent influence of Sinhalese, Sanskrit and Tamil in Maldivian language (though hints of Arabic, Urdu and Persian also exist). The Historians also believe that the Aryan immigrants from India and Sri Lanka came here in the 5th century BC. Until 1153, Buddhism was practiced. During its earliest decades, Maldives was governed by Kings and Queens (occasionally), but in 1153, a huge conversion to the Islam practices took place when the king adopted Islam, by a learned scholar. The governance of the Monarchy took its inception. The Portugese found their interest in this prolific source of Cowry Shells, Ambergris and Coir Ropes. They seized control in 1558 after attacking the Capital Male'; that was the time when colonial invasions started hunting this nation. But after a restless period and attempts made against the Portugese Ruling, Maldives regained its control. The nation came under British protectorate in 1887. Finally, Maldives achieved independence in 1965 and the republic was established.

Maldivian culture has evolved with different elements from several sources, but closer connections can be attributed to those from South India and Sri Lanka. African elements are also visible in some islands of the Northern Ari Atoll and Southern Maalhosmadulhu Atoll. With later influence from the Northern part of the Indian subcontinent, the language is said to be of Indo-Iranian Sanskrit origin. Belonging to the conversion in the 12th century, the central ideas of religious faith is dominated by Islamic traditions.

There is no remarkable archeological artifact of the earliest Maldives civilization. The headmen of the society did not mandate getting a palace of stone build for them to reside. There was no religious requirement of large temples or compounds. The buildings were possibly made of wood and other perishable materials which have been decayed by salt and wind of the tropical climate. You can see the music played with bodu-beeru, bearing close resemblence to African drumming. The unique Maldivian sailing boat "Dhoni" has congruence with the typical Arabian dows and demonstrates high skilled craftsmanship. The fine artistic capabilities are evident in the subtle designs on the wood beams of antique mosques. This represents the inspiration of South East Asian architecture. The incomparable geometric designs on mats, the embriodered necklines and ornaments as a part of women's traditional dress, spot another notion of creativity. These art might have been derived from some unknown origin.

Maldivian society is very adaptive to cultural reformations and influences from outside. The basic occupation of fishing still prevails in the local lifestyle where tourism, quite evidently, has occupied a large share of the commercial activities. Despite the traditional belief of 'Unity in Faith', a whole new idea of liberalization has taken place with changes in time. Waves of modernisation have characterised new dimension to its belief and identity.

Well, did you notice that Maldives' history of invasions is very much similar to India's?

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Best resort islands of the Maldives - Conrad!

Thursday, September 02, 2010

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Speaking of resorts, the Conrad Maldives Resort in Rangali Islands can be considered as one of the most prominent and spectacular island resorts in Maldives. Connected by a footbridge, between them are the tiny islands of Rangali and Rangalifinolhu. On these two islands is situated the exquisite Conrad Maldives Resort and Spa. The resort is an inordinately accomplished spot for everyone, which gratifies the expectations of all the people, ranging from those who desire for a cuisine paradise to the ones who are in quest of a perfect water-sport location.

In a recent poll conducted by the online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia, the Conrad's spa has been chosen number 1in the list of top 25 Spas, Restaurants and Hotels in Asia!

The Conrad Maldives Resort caters with the most attractive and romantic holiday background settings in Maldives, which is a huge factor for attracting huge mass of tourists to this particular location. The key features that attractthe major number of crowd over here include the following key points:-

Conrad Maldives is looked upon as a luxury spot for spending quality time with your beloved and other loved ones.
The marvelous surroundings of Conrad Maldives Resort and Spa include the vivacious coral reefs of the area and the turqoise coloured lagoon which catches the interest of the visitors here.
Each of the villas in the Conrad Maldives Resort reflects the contemporary and serene styling of the resort's setting.
All the villas in the Conrad Maldives Resort have been designed in such a way that they create a perfect blend of ambience with the island.
The resort has 50 water villas, 79 beach villas and 21 spa water villas spread over the breathtaking location in Maldives.

Food At Conrad Maldives

As far as the food is concerned, the Conrad Maldives resort comprises of one of the best restaurants in the entire Maldives. The resort believes that an experience of any tropical paradise is assumed to be incomplete without the presence of exotic food.

Conrad Maldives has a stunning underwater restaurant called "Ithaa"; people can dine 16 feet below the sea with a 180 degree view of the marvelous marine life.
The coral reef market place is a real culinary theatre; there are open kitchens everywhere and the mesmerising smell of the scrumptious food attracts the senses of the visitors.
There is an expansive wine cellar as well, where wine tastings and dinners can be hosted in a classic manner; there are around 10,000 bottles of wine in the cellar.

Other Striking Features

Some other features of the wonderful resort which makes the experience at the place all the more benignant are:-

Full-facility spa which caters to the beauty and body related needs of the people to give them a soulful experience.
Well equipped fitness centers.
Gracious boutiques.
Scuba Diving schools.
Personal trainers.

Activities To Do At Conrad Maldives

There are numerous activities to indulge in and get a taste of life along with experiencing the essence which could not have been there in a normal daily life.

Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Island hopping
Sunset cruises
Fitness classes
Glass bottomed boat cruises
Meditation
Yoga
Excursions to local villages

Being a part of these activities would make anybody feel that the world still has stunningly beautiful places in existence and there is still a lot more to dobeyond the normal work in a person's life . The environment of the resort is sensational beyond expectations and while being out here, it would rarely come to one's mind that nothing can be perfect. Yes, Conrad Maldives works towards perfection.!

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Best resort islands of the Maldives - Anantara!

Friday, August 27, 2010

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It is time for Maldives Live to introduce you to a yet another outstanding tropical island in the Maldives - Anantara. The island is blessed with beautiful natural creations. The name of the island has been derived from the Sanskrit word “Anantara” which means “without end”. Located in the South Malé Atoll, the island is surrounded by fine turquoise water and it stretches across the aesthetic beaches of the Maldives. You can reach Anantara Island conveniently by a mere 35 minute speed-boat journey from the international airport. The tranquil nature of the ocean and the amazing coral reefs make it an irresistible fun spot for tourists. Anantara is also a member of the Global Hotels Alliance, which gives you a unique and luxurious hotel-stay experience.

Enchanting lagoons and unspoilt tropical beaches are some common delights to be found on Anantara. Over the span of time, it has developed into an amazing tourist destination with luxurious lifestyle and quality amusement activities. There are countless attractions which you would have barely enjoyed before. One of its most remarkable specialty is the expert spa treatment facility, which covers all practices, from the ancient to the modern holistic ones. Not only that; while being treated, you can feel the warmth of the perfect ambiance essential for spa therapy. The traditional Ayurveda treatment lets you earn back your health alignment and mental harmony. The Saltwater Treatment is another beneficial therapeutic relief which has been widely used during the days of our parents and grandparents. All these are made available to you at an arm’s length; relax and order at your leisure.

These 3 famous islands now shelter a whole spate of luxurious holiday premium accommodation facilities. Most of them feature stylish beach bungalows, over water-villas, beach-front pool villas and exclusive over-water pool suites. Take a brief but exciting glance - they all are equipped with enticing private pools, unique outdoor bathrooms with rain-showers, private plunge pools situated in tropical gardens, private sundecks and open air bathtubs. Apart from these, there are many excursion activities and sports activities to let you experience, and not just feel, that you are being gifted with what you expect from an exciting stay in the incredible Maldives. Sailing excursions, water skiing, seaplane flights, deep sea fishing or sunset cruises, all of them are even more exciting than they sound.

Be it the golden days or silver nights, Anantara does nothing less to carry on the fascination of a Maldives trip. Don’t deprive yourself of these fantasies; bestow them with just a few days at this island with Maldives Live always at your service and have a great outing. Visit Anantara Island and gift yourself another addiction!

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Maldivian weddings

Monday, August 16, 2010

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The most important day for a man and a woman is the day when they become groom and bride. Can there be anything to make it more special than exchange your vows at a special place? If not, Maldivian Weddings offer you a perfect romantic wedding experience. Come here and find why.

A private wedding ceremony amidst the glory of nature, to give their blessings makes for a perfect wedding gift, right? Make the sun kissed beaches and the Indian ocean the witnesses of your wedding and take your pick from a resort wedding, beach wedding or underwater wedding.

Maldives has evolved as a very popular destination for people to either take their first vow or renew them. Have a romantic, yet relaxing, wedding ceremony on a beach or an adventurous one with an underwater wedding ceremony; there is something for everyone at Maldives- an experience that you will never forget.

Weddings at Maldives have certain rules attached to it though. Non-Muslim weddings are not available at Maldives currently. To go along with that, you can always have a vow renewal at Maldives, following a legal ceremony elsewhere. Trust me, you'll love this experience at the Maldives.

Muslim marriage style is adopted in Maldives. Marriage is taken very seriously, as an important institution in the islands. Hence, the wedding ceremonies are very traditional and perfectly depict the true culture of the islands. Celebrate your best day in the perfect Maldivian style, performing the wedding ceremony in water bungalows or on a beach side or a resort of a private island.

According to the Maldivian custom, the bride is dressed in a white robe and the groom in black and white. A ‘Tree Planting Ceremony’, as the ceremony begins, is done by the bride and groom, where they plant a coconut tree symbolizing their eternal love and the start of a new life. The couple takes their vows in front of the priest, after this. After exchanging vows, the couple drinks coconut water and cuts the cake.

Due to the growing popularity of Maldives as a wedding destination, most of the resorts and hotels situated there provide with reasonable and attractive packages that make the wedding and honeymoon an experience to cherish forever. January and February are considered to be the best months to wed in Maldives, before the islands are hit by rainy season. Be different from others; exchange your vows in the Maldivian style and stand a tad above the rest.

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An Exotic Honeymoon in Maldives

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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One takes extra care when it comes to selecting a destination for a new beginning: a destination where you can live carefree for a few days. And why not, it’s your honeymoon destination, after all! You surely don’t want to treat those moments like another humdrum amusement, especially when they are spent with your beloved. After hundreds of considerations, what if you choose a place that is decked with placid beauty and luxury; something that drenches your senses in romance and a sense of togetherness with adventure and excitement. It surely takes your inclination since it has something more than just a beach, a mountain or a snow-blanket for you. It can’t get better when you discover a new world while setting off for a new journey in your life.

Experience the ecstatic dreamland of Maldives, a honeymoon destination that gives you enriched natural beauty, blended with exotic natural atolls. Maldives, a territory at the heart of the Indian Ocean filled up with honeymoon spots with stunningly beautiful islands and underwater wonders. You just cannot think of anything else other than relaxing when you land your feet on the best of private islands – something that you ask for when you wish to make it special for your partner. These private islands are perfectly adorned with coral reefs, unihabitats, white beaches and striking scenic pleasures- a sight that both of you have exactly imagined- hardly seen before and always craved for.

Share your sensual moments in the luxurious beach villas, bungalows and even over water villas or bungalows as you desire. Dining facilities with numerous cuisines accompanied by sophistication is what you can expect in those fine restaurants. To add some exceptionality, even Ayurveda restaurants and exotic private dining facilities are there at your choice, to heighten your honeymoon romance.

Imagine yourself and your special one in a lover’s cruise or exploring a desert island. Go hand in hand in this dream that you never want to lose. Or if you prefer, offer your new life a ping of change with adventures and water sports. You will start counting and give up when you hear about the various excursion and sports activities like night fishing, desert island visits, underwater diving and snorkeling, boating, indoor games, water polo, beach volleyball, windsurfing, Jacuzzi, discotheque and plenty of more. All this just to spice up your honeymoon!

Needless to mention that the most preferred destination for your honeymoon should be an exotic destination. It’s a time that gives you an out-of-the-world sharing. Explore the ‘no- blemish’ islands with pure and carefully preserved native lives. Feel the breeze touching uncontaminated wet leaves or go and have a blast and share the excitement, Maldives has it all for you and your better half. So Maldives welcomes you! Feel yourself lost in the hours that belong to you. Enjoy and only cherish your better half, the way he/she deserve to be treated.