Find out about the Maldives' magical wonders.People use the word "paradise" too much, but the Maldives is one of the few places on Earth that really deserves the name. This country has more than just luxury villas. It is made up of more than 1,190 coral islands spread out across the turquoise Indian Ocean. Every place has a different story to tell, from the busy cultural heart of its capital to the peaceful, untouched atolls.Many people come for "barefoot luxury," but the Maldives' real magic is in how different it is. Y
ou can visit the old coral stone mosques in Malé, dive into the neon-lit depths of Banana Reef, or get away from it all on a private sandbank. The Maldives invites you to step off the deck and into a world of wonder. You can surf on world-class waves in the southern atolls or swim with whale sharks in protected marine parks. Let Skanda Holidays show you around the islands' most interesting places.
Maafushi Island is in the South Malé Atoll and is known as the "budget Maldives" because it is a lively and easy-to-reach alternative to the country's private resorts. It used to be a quiet fishing village,
The Maldives come with plenty of sunshine and great temperatures that average out (with exceptional consistency) at around 30°C, throughout the year.
Take a boat, or register on a tour and do a little island hopping.
The beautiful white sands and the enveloping turquoise blue waters are your reason for visiting the Maldives - so make the most of them.
You can choose what to do - nothing but relaxation is generally on the top of most people’s lists.
Is there anywhere more romantic than the Maldives? Viewed from above, the islands look like tiny dots of white sand floating atop the most pristine of blue waters.
As the Maldives comprises (much) more sea than land, fish (mainly tuna) have always been the most prominent element of local cuisine.
Tipping is not compulsory in the Maldives as you’ll note that a 10% service charge is added to almost everything - but we recommend that, especially when faced with exceptional service, that you add...
