Located on the Indian Ocean, just south of Sri Lanka, is the island nation of Maldives. Comprising of over 1,000 small islands, Maldives is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Asia owing to its beautiful tropical scenery, pristine coastal features, and thriving hospitality and tourist industry. It is also home to a variety of cultural and leisure attractions, making it a fun and exciting destination.
Since Maldives is known for its wonderful beaches and turquoise waters, aqua activities are quite the highlight, and one of the most thrilling and mesmerizing underwater experiences offered by Maldives is swimming with Whale Sharks. A most exciting and sought after activity on most tourists’ Maldivian “to do lists”, swimming with these gigantic fish is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Whale Sharks are the largest species of fish in the oceans, and are known to grow up to 40 feet and weigh over 47,000lbs. Although these giant fish are a species of sharks, they are far from violent and aggressive. On the contrary, they are gentle and timid creatures with a tendency to be playful or friendly with scuba divers and swimmers. Dotted with unique white spots and lines on its body, whale sharks are magnificent creatures, and swimming with them is truly a wonderful experience. Many local scuba diving centres in Maldives offer the opportunity to swim with these large sharks, and even accompany you on the dive so that you have a safe but memorable experience.
Divers have been advised to resort only to passive interaction with these gentle giants of the water, because any overly active action can be mistaken as a sign of aggression and scare them away. What is more fascinating about swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives is that you will also get an opportunity to witness the truly stunning beauty of the many coral reefs and diverse marine life that exist beneath the surface of the waters. Thus, for a thrilling and exciting underwater experience include swimming with whale sharks to your list of things to do in Maldives.
Tucked away on the tip of the South Male Atoll is Adaaran Club Rannalhi, a luxury and tranquil Maldives resort. Offering accommodation in a plush Standard Rooms and elegant Water Bungalows, this reputed Maldives hotel also provides a host of wellness, relaxation, and leisure facilities and amenities, making it ideal for a soothing and memorable stay.
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Duolun Street in Shanghai was originally constructed in the early 20th century and went by the name of a long forgotten British missionary. It came into its own in the 1920s and 30s when the writer Lu Xun and other progressive writers of the time like Mao Dun, Guo Moruo and Ding Ling moved into the area gathering other similar literary types around them making the street a cultural and literary centre. Doulun Street was opened to the public as Culture Street in 1998 and is the place that people come to, to find links with China’s pre revolutionary cultural scene. Located north of the Bund the once lavish homes and shops in this 8 km stretch have been refurbished and cars have been banned so that it is now a lovely pedestrian area of bookshops, tea houses, antique shops, galleries and historic homes. The Duolun Museum of Modern Art is there as is a 1920s Christian church with upturned eaves, the old film café that shows Chinese movies of the 1920s and 30s, the League of Leftist Writers Museum with the hall where the league was founded restored to its original condition and a mid 1920s mansion of a fabulously wealthy Shanghai entrepreneur are all in the neighbourhood.
Located halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka in New Zealand, on the Cardrona Valley, the Cardrona Adventure Park guarantees fun for the whole family. With so many activities ranging from quad bikes, buggy and monster truck rides, visitors whether amateurs or veterans, will love the energetic experience of the park. There is something for everyone here. The park is open from 10.00 am to 5 pm every day, and all you need to bring along is sturdy footwear. Be dressed in appropriate clothes for the ride, and bring along your excitement of course!
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Located in a hidden stretch in the Eastern borders of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, Passikudah is certainly a treat both on the surface and under. With shallow waters stretching several meters into the ocean, the Passikudah beach has come to be famously known as Natures very own shallow pool. Now the Eastern Sri Lanka is slowly blossoming with a whole new vigor that is making it on par or perhaps even better than the rest of the island.
For many the name Passikudah barely rings a bell and the reason is simple; for years this tiny little town was occupied by the rebellions. Destroyed and damaged, the many wonders of Passikudah that was once cherished by locals had become the forgotten treasure of the island. With the end of the internal conflict in the island, Sri Lanka blossomed with a whole new vigor and ardor. The many zones in the island that were neglected due to war became the primary focus of the government and private funders. Passikudah was one such town; known for its sparkling blue shallow ocean Passikudah is paradise for a long lazy splash and also quite famous for snorkeling. Of late diving has become a popular activity in this town. With perfect water, with a clear and a warm soothing temperature, the underwater world is not short of wonder in Passikudah. Schools of fish swim pass you and corals garland your way as you swim through the many wonders of the aquatic zone. Passikudah Sea is the underwater Eden in Sri Lanka that is quite interesting to explore if you are a good swimmer, you need not be a professional; the ocean in Passikudah is calm and ever so welcoming.