It is not only an occupation, not just an amusement; it is the ‘lifeblood’ of Maldives and it is fishing that we are talking about. The deep connection of fishing to the beginning of the Maldivian connection, indeed, vivifies Maldives’ charm. The history of Maldives indicates that this Marine Life Paradise was first discovered by fishermen, who were looking for an abundant source of underwater marine life. Now it is the second main industry of the nation and is supported by the Government, actively. Several initiatives of liberalization and deregulation have been undertaken to increase export and invite more foreign investments. Both on commercial and recreational basis, fishing is considered to be an integral part of Maldives’ social mainstream.Some Facts:Fishing industry contributes 20%...

Exploring the seas never gave you more incentive than the excuse of cruising in the Maldives does. The tropical climate that prevails on Maldivian atmosphere, throughout the year, is perhaps a cherry on the cake. The best time to be abound the seas is from August to February. Let us now take a look at what a typical cruise around the Maldivian atolls entails. The Hulumale lagoon, an extension of the airport reef, is a must as an anchor-point for the boat. There are some familiarizing dives to the depths of the ocean floor that contains enough wealth to blind one’s eyes with out-of-the-world spectacles. These are then followed by other dives in regions like the Banana Reef or the Airport outside. Mantas reign uninhibited in these regions, especially in summer. Reef fish, reef sharks, moray...

A pearl- untouched, pristine, unique and enfolded in the ocean’s womb- is certainly the right analog to Ithaa, the world’s first underwater restaurant brought forth by the Hilton Maldives Resort. Putting all the false “underwater” claims of other restaurants surrounded by aquarium views to shame, Ithaa stands ,majestically, submerged in the deep blue belly of the Indian Ocean, five meters below sea level. Hilton Worldwide Resorts, with their wide global network of resorts in exotic locales like the Americas, the Arabian Gulf, the Asia-pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, Egypt and the Indian Ocean, have invested a whopping sum of five million US Dollars to create the most sensational experience of dining amidst the dazzling wealth of the Maldivian sea life.Mr. Ahmed Saleem, one of the owners of...