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Enjoy Sunset Hand Line Fishing Excursions in Paradise Archipelago Maldives

Travellers on the lookout for luxurious Maldives hotels with villa accommodation will be more than pleased with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Offering guests the best in contemporary amenities in a tranquil setting this beachside resort is one of the finest rests in the region.

Maldives is a group of 1190 islands famous for its clear blue seas, white, sandy beaches and perhaps as a holiday destination that one simply cannot afford to miss on a tour of Asia. Although many enjoy snorkeling and sunbathing and engaging in various water sports activities in this holiday Mecca a vacation in the Maldives would be incomplete without trying one’s hand at the traditional form of hand line fishing.

Also known as bottom fishing or legering, night fishing, this method of fishing is available in many of the archipelago’s divine resorts. As an ancient form of fishing, it is fishing method in which the bait is put on a hook and dropped to the bottom of the sea with a weight. The line is pulled back up a little from the sea bed so that it does not get entangled in the corals littering the ocean floor. Then it’s a matter of waiting and enjoying a breathtaking sunset or a starry night sky while anticipating a tug at the end of the line. The day’s catch is cooked for the fisherman and consumed by the fishing party according to local custom.

As many forms of commercial fishing is forbidden in most islands in Maldives, hand line fishing is one of the most common forms of fishing available in the Maldives in addition to pelagic fishing and reef fishing.

Hand line fishing is most often carried out in small boats named Bokkuraas. Three to four people can ride in these boats for the duration of a 4 to 5 hour trip. Different types of bait ranging from live bait to fish waste are used to catch different types of fish. These tours are organized by many of the resorts and hotels in Maldives to let tourists enjoy an ancient method of fishing still in practice today.

Maldivians made their livelihood from the sea. Passed on from generation to generation the traditions of the fisherman can still be experienced by an outsider. All those who experience fishing in the Maldives for even one day will come to learn of the respect and love locals have for the sea and the delicate balance that must be maintained for the survival of man and nature.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Wind Surfing in Maldives

Endless stretches of clear blue skies spreading above lapis lazuli blue waters of the ocean that borders pristine white sands, creates the perfect setting where life takes on a form that is beautiful, mesmerizing and truly wonderful. The ideal romantic hideaway it is, with the sea and sand complementing the finest luxuries and comforts offered to you lavishly on this land of golden sunshine. Some may argue that it is indeed the ultimate beach getaway. Maldives Islands of undisputed loveliness lies invitingly on the waters of the Indian Ocean, waiting to be discovered and to be loved. Maldives also has plenty of resorts such as Kurumba Maldives which is one of the leading diving resorts Maldives which can be considered if you wish to discover ultimate luxury while also enjoying the ultimate pleasure of windsurfing.

Maldives Islands are certainly a favorite holiday destination for many across the world. The ultimate combination of the loveliness of its dazzling beaches and the blue green waters is found to be a thing of truly irresistible appeal by many. However basking in the glory of its surreal beauty is not the only enjoyment available on these magical shores. The waters of the Indian Ocean that cover a greater part of the country are open to many water sports to those adventurous folks who holiday here.

Wind surfing on the crystal clear lagoons of Maldives is truly a breathtakingly wonderful experience. The salty breeze playing harsh with you as you glide on the polished surface of the ocean while the golden sun beats down on you heightening the truly tropical sensation is an experience truly worth having indeed.

Many resorts that Maldives Islands is richly abounding of will certainly provide the facilities to engage in the sport provided that their lagoon is large enough to support windsurfers. These resorts along with the water sport centres dotting the shore provide material needed for windsurfing as well so one need not go through the hassle of bringing along their own equipment. Beginners too can safely learn the sport given the expert guidance and customized equipment that is available here.

Large lagoons that are not crowded with snorkelers and swimmers where the coral bed is not quite thick will provide the best of windsurfing experiences that you will never forget here in Maldives, the land of ultimate indulgence.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Snorkeling Tips in Maldives

The irresistible urge to witness the hidden world down under, with all its mystic charm and quiet, endless beauty, is surely strongly felt while on the magical land of the Maldives. The blue green ocean beauty, spreading as far as the eye can behold, glimmering and glistening under the golden influence of the noon day sun safely hides away its treasures of absolute perfection from the mortal world, saved from the eyes of the adventurer who boldly chooses to delve in to her glorious depths. Maldives luxury resorts such as Baros Maldives are excellent to enjoy the glory of luxurious accommodation as well as the thrill of diving in Maldives to your heart’s content.

Snorkeling is a popular water sport enjoyed by many tourists around the year in Maldives. The calm and clear water of the land is indeed providing much more than the absolute necessities to enjoy a perfect time of relaxation upon its surface. The beginner is however best advised to bring along his own snorkeling gear as loose fitting equipment can certainly affect the quality of the experience. Snorkeling masks that do not fit well can let the water come seeping in, making your vision blurred which can also strike terror and fear in to the inexperienced heart. Reef shoes are also an important part of the gear that must be given prominence to, as they prevent your feet from being bruised by the jutting edges of the coral reefs that abide in the shallow waters.

It is indeed important to take heed of the advice and tips that are given by the experts upon your arrival on the islands. The information given on the best snorkeling spots as well as the entrance points to the reef will help you to stay on course and enjoy hours of floating on these mesmerizing waters.

Planning your holiday well in advance will also help you to get the best of snorkeling experiences in Maldives. Certain islands possess a house reef that many swarms of colorful marine life find refuge in, which can be found within easy swimming distance, while resorts that do not have a house reef arrange trips to locations where coral reefs can be found on deep waters. Needless to say the beginner is best advised to choose a resort with a house reef that he may snorkel safely, without being threatened by high currents and the daunting sights of the endless depths.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Fun Tube in Maldives

Tube rides in crystal clear waters is one of the most popular water sports in Maldives. A variety of inflatable tubes are used in this exciting outdoor activity and it is mostly popular among the young water sport enthusiasts. If you are staying at Kurumba Maldives which is among the top luxury hotels Maldives has in store, you can certainly make the best of your holiday as it provides guidance to most of the things  to do in Maldives. These water sports are sometimes organized by the Maldives resorts with the support of the local service providers. When you are on a fun tube ride in the Indian Ocean, all you could do is to giggle with excitement and certainly scream for more thrilling rounds.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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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.

Seaplane Photo Flights

Maldives is an archipelagic island nation in the Indian Ocean and it has thousands of islets of varying sizes. While some of them are inhabited, the majority of atolls are uninhabited islets, which are scattered in the region.

Tourists who visit these islands by the hundreds of thousands every year only get to spend their time at a selected few islands which have been turned into luxury resorts where one can enjoy the best of comforts, local healing therapies and spa treatments and year round sunshine.

With white sandy beaches and blue green waters, these islands are indeed a photographer’s dream come true. When one reaches the Male International Airport at the capital one gets a glimpse of the scenic beauty of this part of the world.

One of the best ways to have a memorable time in the Maldives is to head off on a seaplane photo flight. It is an opportunity to enjoy sightseeing from a different angle and a view of a lifetime. It is one of the finest views of this island nation. Tourists will be flying over uninhabited islands, which one might not get to see otherwise, shallow lagoons, fishing villages with their fish laid out in the sun to dry, luxury resorts with their cabanas dotting the sea in diverse shapes and the varied shades of blue of the ocean mingling with the blue of the sky. What is more, one can even spot schools of colourful fish and certain times even dolphins jumping off the water with their bodies glistening in the sun; it is sure to be a view worth cherishing.

What is also one of the most exciting parts about one of these sea plane tours is the fact that both the take off and the landing will be on the water. Any traveller keen on taking some beautiful shots of these islands would have a great time on one of these sea place photo flights and even if you are not a photographer, these views are simply breathtaking.

These flights can be arranged for tourists staying at a Maldives resort such as Cocoa Island Maldives. It is one of the finest to choose from for any traveller keen on enjoying the best of holidays at Maldives luxury resorts.

 

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.

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HP Reef, North Male Atoll

Also known as the Rainbow Reef because of the vividness of its bio diversity, the HP Reef is indeed a paradise beyond the surface. There are plenty of Maldives luxury resorts located surrounding this site and if you are interested in a bit of diving, choose Baros Maldives, a popular diving resort Maldives has to offer for those avid divers. Coral blocks, caves and crevices dot this magnificent reef and this very formation itself acts as a magnet to the abundance of marine life that can be observed here. The overhangs and swim troughs are covered with a beautifully soft coral while many schools of fish are seen swimming about the reef. Some of the most commonly seen fish are schools of Trevallies, Snappers, Fusiliers, Sweetlips, and White Tip Sharks while Eagle Rays, turtles and Grey Reef sharks too are seen in abundance here.

Diving Season in Maldives

When in the Maldives one of the many things that one could enjoy is a quiet dive in its calm waters. Kurumba Maldives is amongst Maldives resorts that offer diving tours to the most discerning of adventurer. Featured amongst diving resorts Maldives has to offer, this resort will not only offer you good accommodation facilities but also provide you easy access to wonderful dive sites that are found in its waters.
The weather in this part of the world is seen as one of the deciding factors when preparing oneself for a diving adventure. Choosing the best time would give you plenty of opportunities to capture the alluring sights of the deep blue. The months spanning from December to January is considered as the Maldivian summer and is by far the most suitable time to dive down. Affording outstanding visibility, divers can take time to witness species such as the Whale Shark and the Manta Ray along with a host of other colourful specimens that frequent the Maldivian waters. Should you be in the mood for a more relaxed dive, then the month of March must be looked at. Here divers will enjoy low currents which would give them an easier time to explore and appreciate the abundance of life in the Maldives. December is the period where rough weather sets in making it an arduous task for divers to enjoy this absorbing water sport. The high winds and rain should be avoided at all costs when one ponders as to what time is the best time for an outstanding diving experience in the Maldivian isles.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Top Diving Sites in Maldives Discovering the Hidden Treasures of the World Down Under

Life in its glorious forms takes place in this wondrous place of absolute pleasure, where you can indulge in the finest of luxurious experiences, basking in the glory of the vistas of the sea and sun. Beauty and charm lurk in every corner while sheer loveliness surrounds you, engulfs you in this place that dreams are made of. Maldives Islands certainly boast of riches and wonders of the ultimate paradise island.

One may also choose to explore the waves of the Indian Ocean that cover 99% of the country. It is indeed a treasure trove to those who find pleasure in the crash and fury, as well as the wild, strong currents of the high seas. Here in Maldives, scuba divers have found supreme bliss, since the early days of the 1970’s in the waters that still charm and allure the adventurous. Today, Maldives is recognized as one of the premiere scuba diving destinations in the world, where corals with beautiful and fascinating creatures of the sea lie carefully hidden to the eyes of the common man.

In Maldives, many diving sites are popular among different types of divers, based on the level of expertise needed to navigate the waters as well the beauties to be discovered in the world down under. In the Ari Atoll which is one of the largest atolls in Maldives, one will find many interesting diving sites. Broken Rock, where creatures such as puffer fish and moray eels abound, is rich with colourful corals while the Gangehi Kandu, which is for the advanced diver, is home to many species of sharks including gray reef sharks and the leopard shark. In Gangehi Kandu too, one will see coral reefs of many a shade. The Maaya Thila in Ari Atoll is a place for the beginner as well, where day and night time scuba diving takes place. The Mushi Mas Mingili Thila (Fish Head) is one of the most popular dive sites in Maldives, which has been declared as an official Protected Marine Area.

In the South Male Atoll, Cocoa Corner is one of the most popular places to see many shark species in their numbers, while the Guraidhoo Kandu South, which is strictly reserved to the advanced divers, is characterized by underwater turbulence, giving it the irresistible fascination of the dangerous.

The Banana Reef which was the first dive site to be recognized in Maldives and the Kuda Haa, on the North Male Atoll, are considered to be quite popular among the divers given its colorful and plentiful marine life. In the Addu Atoll, the 134 metre long beauty of the British Royalty, sleeping forever upon the sea bed, can be witnessed, giving one an eerie feeling of the horrors of the sea.

Scuba diving can be experienced to its fullest extent while enjoying luxury accommodation in Maldives. A Maldives resort such as Anantara Dhigu Maldives will give one a holiday to remember, lost amidst sheer luxury and absolute oceanic beauty.

 

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Caliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.

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Popular Diving Sites in Maldives

With its sun-drenched coastlines the Maldives is certainly one of the top ranked destinations in terms of outdoor sports and adventure treks. Diving is one of the major reasons as to why tourists arrive in their numbers and if you are staying at any of the resorts in Maldives, then going on a diving expedition is a must. Maafushivaru Maldives which is considered by many as a luxury Maldives island hotel will provide you with a good choice of accommodation which will out you in the mood for diving and a whole lot more.
Banana Reef located in the North Male Atoll will be an excellent start to your diving holiday here in the Maldivian isles. With its caves, overhangs and vibrant coral life, one would certainly be spoilt for choice when deciding as to where to begin exploring this paradise, hidden beneath the ocean waters. Schools of fusilier, puffer fish and soldier fish can be found in large numbers. Home to a wider range of exotic species that call these waters their own; Cocoa Corner found in the South Male Atoll is next on the list of dive sites. Here you are bound to encounter Jack Fish, Eagle Rays and large numbers of Grey Reef Sharks. For that extra dose of adrenaline, do consider a dive at the Fesdhoo Wreck site. The ideal time to go diving in this part of Maldives is during the early hours of the morning where Hammerhead Sharks would be an all too familiar site. Decorated with soft and hard coral, the area will transport you to the heart of an underwater spectacle that would be difficult to replicate anywhere else in the country.

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