Made up of more than a thousand tiny coral islets the island paradise of Maldives is a beach holiday lover’s dream come true in Asia. With its crystal clear oceans littered with stunning tropical islands and its ocean floors covered in breathtaking coral reefs, one could hardly conceive of a more suitable location for engaging excursions the likes of island hopping tours and diving expeditions. But there is another more recently introduced sporting activity that is gaining traction among frequent visitors to the island and that is the water sport known as parasailing.
Offering visitors a truly unique perspective of the paradise isles and its boundless natural beauty a parasailing excursion is an activity that is open to tourists of all fitness levels. Most resorts on the archipelago provide parasailing facilities, gear and even offer lessons for those who are new to the sport. All one needs is a healthy sense of adventure and no fear of heights as the soaring experience takes visitors to awe inspiring heights fuelled by the strong gusts of wind that are prevalent in the Maldives for most of the year.
The fundamentals of parasailing include tugging along a parachute fastened participant wearing skis that glide along the water before soaring several hundreds of feet above the water to witness truly spectacular views of the surroundings. The super fast speed boats begin at a regular pace before accelerating their speed to reach the correct conditions for parasailing activities. The participants in turn glide along the water surface at first and then soar to the sky with the aid of the wind aerating their parachutes and the speed of the boat. Couples can go parasailing together and enjoy a romantic experience akin to flying above the ocean floor while single individuals can either parasail solo or partner up with a fellow tourist for company.
Those taking part in parasailing can expect to see coral islands and resorts for miles around on this brief aerial tour which affords panoramic views of the Maldives from a truly unique vantage point, suspended above the ocean waters.
Travellers in search of quality accommodation in Maldives will find no finer alternative to the living space at Anantara Dhigu Maldives. Offering guests a variety of stylish guestrooms with contemporary amenities this Maldives resort is perfectly suited for both holidaymakers and those on business.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.