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Exciting Things to do in the Maldives

Have you ever daydreamed about what you’d do when you’re surrounded by exquisite stretches of white sand beaches and turquoise waters?! When you make reservations at one of the many Maldives resorts, you will experience the excitement and exhilaration that adventure seekers do.

Parasailing

If you’re looking for a thrilling experience in the Maldives, then Parasailing is a must-experience activity. You’ll feel exhilarated when you feel the ocean breeze on your face while drinking in the views of the azure waters of the Arabian Sea.

Fun Tubing

One of the most exciting things to do in these paradisiacal islands, fun tubing is an excellent activity if you love feeling that insane adrenaline rush through your veins. During your stay at the Maldives at properties such as Baros Maldives, you can try out this fun activity with your loved ones.

Scuba Diving

A different experience from the ones above the water surface, scuba diving provides an ethereal experience for those who brave the deep waters. Swimming alongside manta rays and whale sharks will enhance the sense of adventure.

Water Skiing

One of the most enjoyable water sports is water skiing although you must avoid the months from June through September as the rainy season brings harsh weather conditions. However, one should definitely experience this exciting sport where they get pulled around the ocean behind a boat.

Trick or Treating in Maldives

The diversity and density of underwater fauna in Maldives have made this beautiful island paradise one of the most popular destinations for divers. Read on to know some of its best dive sites.

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The Fotteyo Kandu

The Fotteyo Kandu at the Vaavu Atoll is a very popular dive site that you should definitely visit. Don’t scratch this off your list. The site has plenty of colourful coral and fish, your eyes need to behold with all its natural beauty. The place includes caves, overhangs, and swim-throughs that is laced with soft yellow corals.

Kandooma Thila

Kandooma Thila is another famous dive site that you should not miss. It is home to some of the artistic scenes and an interesting marine life. Around the pinnacle, you can see for yourself some soft corals layering the walls which are often visited by the big-eyed trevally and the red bass fish. Those who are residing at one of the many luxury Maldives resorts the likes of Heritance Aarah, can plan a memorable dive excursion to witness the magnificent underwater world in Kandooma Thila.

Broken Rock

Broken Rock at the South Ari Atoll is a unique place which has been naturally crafted by a canyon that separated the reef into two sections. What to look for? Large fan corals, Napoleon wrasse, turtles, eels, scorpion fish and so on. There are more to witness!

Kudarah Thila

This fascinating dive site is a protected area and it is home to small reef filled with plenty of soft corals and marine life. Make sure to take with you a dive light to explore the large overhang and the arch making the place quite unique and marvellous.

 

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

Maldives Deep Sea Fishing- Go for the Big Catch

Maldives offers fishing experience of all kinds. Just the mention of the deep blue waters of Maldives could kindle the instant hope of any fishing enthusiast. If you are residing at one of the top Maldives spa resorts such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, it would let you experience some of the top holiday activities during your stay in the resort. Known to be one of the best Maldives resorts, this place is ideal for fun loving travellers who are in search of convenient and modern accommodation facilities. Whether you are an armature or a seasoned fishing fanatic, you would just love the perfect sunny beaches and crystal clear waters of Maldives to take up on your fishing expedition. Early morning is the best time to embark on an adventurous deep sea fishing in Maldives as you could be luck with big catches early in the day. There are many boat providers and local fishermen who would be more than willing to join you in your fishing expedition and do not miss out on this great outdoor activity once you step into this island.

Explore Marine Life in Maldives While Snorkelling

Blessed with abundant marine life and clear blue waters, the Maldives is one of the best destinations in the world for snorkelling. An easy way to experience the joys of this activity is to stay at luxury hotels Maldives that provide snorkelling opportunities. One of the leading Maldives resorts, Kurumba Maldives is worth considering since it features a wealth of water sports including offering snorkelling safaris.

The country is home to a diverse array of fish species and coral varieties that can be found along the ocean floor. Since snorkelling does not require prior experience or elaborate equipment, it is a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy. As you explore the world beneath the waves, you will come across vibrant underwater landscapes where one has a chance to see such species as angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, unicornfish, barracuda and clownfish. The corals also showcase multicoloured hues and provide the perfect backdrop for your excursions at sea. Depending on where you snorkel you might also come across sharks, octopuses or rays which add to the allure of this adventure.

Diving in Bodu Hithi Thila

The North Male Atoll of Maldives is home to the Bodu Hithi Thila which is often referred to as Manta Point and is an excellent destination to view manta rays in their natural habitat. The Maldives possesses a wealth of water based activities that one may indulge in out of which diving holds a special place. If its luxury hotels, Maldives has quite a few to choose from. Maldives resorts such as Kurumba Maldives would provide easy access to the thila where one may engage in diving.

The thila which is more than 300 metres in length would pave the way for a riveting and memorable dive where you can be joined by a number of marine species that frequent its waters. If one heads over between the months of December and April, one might come across Manta Rays and even the much larger Eagle Rays. The corals nearby provide a wealth of treasures that would certainly add to the excitement. The three tiny bays that are found in close proximity to the area can also be explored as species such as oriental sweetlips, tunas and fusiliers call these waters home.

Kandooma Thila Diving Site

Located close to the South Male Atoll is a popular site with divers: the Kandooma Thila, with an exciting descent and abundant marine life that is sure to be a treat to capture from behind the lens. It’s best if you check into one of the fine Maldives resorts that will make this dive happen with all the logistical details taken care of, from setting you up with diving equipment to a dive guide who will walk you through the process for optimum safety. One of the best luxury hotels Maldives has on offer is the Kurumba Maldives which specializes in organizing all manner of underwater excursions for a truly unforgettable vacation. Venture into the tar-drop shaped Kandooma Thila and discover another world of underwater delights. Heralded as one of the most exciting dives in the South Male Atoll, its western and northern section afford the most stunning views, toping at 16 metres. Jack corner, the northwestern niche, features a cave at a depth of 23 metres chock full of soft coral, populated by dreamy-eyed trevally, startling red bass, elegant tunas and fearsome barracudas. On the western corner, you’ll encounter several large rock outcrops carpeted by brightly-hued soft corals. Keep your eyes peeled for reef sharks and eagle rays, and the site’s highlight: large green turtles peacefully swimming along the reef’s edge.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Enjoying Thrilling Kite Surfing in Maldives

If you ever thought an island paradise like the Maldives could lack excitement, then you are most mistaken! The country offers a thrilling array of water sports such as kite surfing which provides plenty of adrenaline pumping action. Those in search of Maldives luxury resorts that have their very own watersports centres can consider Cocoa Island Maldives. This luxurious Maldives resort offers the very best in contemporary comforts and lets you enjoy a truly memorable stay.

Kite surfing gives you the chance to skim the waves and explore the waters around the Maldivian islands, taking in the breathtaking coastal scenes that abound. The tropical weather and windy conditions that prevail almost the whole year through make this destination a perfect spot for this activity that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Experienced kite-surfers looking for more thrills should visit between the monsoon season (May to October) when the winds pick up and provide an unforgettable ride on the water.

Seaplane Photo Flights

While parasailing may provide a thrilling view of Maldives from up high, those looking for a truly spectacular bird’s eye view of the islands should look to take seaplane photo flights. Travellers in search of luxury hotels Maldives has to offer that will help to organise such excursions can stay at Kurumba Maldives. One of the leading Maldives resorts it features luxurious accommodation and lets you enjoy unforgettable views by seaplane of the North Male Atoll.

Since seaplanes can take off and land on water, you have a great opportunity to view these islands from rather unique vantage points. On your journey of discovery you will get a chance to enjoy a whole new perspective of the dazzling blues that abound as far as the eyes can see. On this tour you can observe the rich tapestry of nature that is the Maldives; coral formations beneath the waves, scenic lagoons, idyllic stretches of beach drenched in the sun and if you are luck, even glimpse dolphins playfully frolicking in the waters.

Sea Explorers Dive School; have fun and learn

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is one of the top Maldives Spa Resorts which provide an impeccable service to all its guests with all the modern facilities and friendly services. All Maldives Resorts have the luxury of being located near the crystal clear Indian Ocean. So while in Maldives take advantage of this great option.

The Sea Explorers Dive School is Male’s first dive school and the leading. Courses offered by them range from introductory programs to professional programs. The friendly and knowledge staff at this diving school provides a huge service to all their customers. With low price and high flexibility of the staff the things that one could gain from this diving school is immense and priceless.

Atoll Surf in Maldives

Despite being small in size the Maldives islands are one of the most sought after and popular tourist destinations in the world, among holiday makers who want a getaway in closest place there is to heaven on earth. Surrounded by the breathtakingly blue waters of the Indian Ocean visitors will enjoy a vacation centered on sun, and the sea. Many of the country’s visitors enjoy basking in the magnificence around them by spending their vacation relaxing, but for others the perfect vacation entails action and excitement, and of this too there is no shortage in the Maldives. The ocean provides visitors with a range of options for water sports for an excitement filled vacation.

In the still waters visitors will enjoy canoeing, diving and snorkeling, where they can enjoy the beauty of their surroundings and the magical underwater world. But for those who want something more fast paced and action packed Atoll Surfing will be an ideal option. There are three different areas that surfers will enjoy around the Maldives islands, namely the Male atolls, Central Atolls and the South Atolls. Within these areas there are hundreds of spots where surfers head over to and enjoy action packed hours in the sun. Some of these surfing sites have to be accessed by boat adding more adventure to the journey as surfers have to find the ideal spot that suites them.

Though there are water activities to partake in all year long, the season for surfing starts in March and ends in November, yet it is at its peak between April and October. There are areas that suit all levels of surfers, from the beginners and intermediate levels to those that are best for advanced surfers. Some of the best loved of these spots are Chickens which is located near an uninhabited island, Cokes, and Lohi’s. There are many groups and companies that surfers can contact to provide all that is needed to find the perfect site for them. It is a great way for those who want to try something new to spend time during a scenic holiday to the beautiful island nation.

Excitement isn’t all that visitors will be looking for during their vacation, and anyone would enjoy indulging in the luxury of Maldives spa resorts. The tranquil Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas are a fine choice among Maldives resorts, for visitors who want an unforgettable experience.