An island whose main source of income are tourism and fishing is one that is both captivating and welcoming. With a population of 314,000 the Maldives resorts offers relaxation and some of the best scuba diving experiences in the world. The average temperature is 85 degrees offering a haven away from the hustle and bustle [...]

A Maldives Holiday is what dreams are made of. Picture everlasting white sandy beaches, crystal clear lagoons, brilliantly dazzling marine life and stunning sunsets and night skies. In fact, the glossy travel magazines and brochures cannot replicate the exhilaration of witnessing a beautiful tropical sunrise on your Maldives holiday, as the first rays bounce off [...]

Wrasse in the Maldives. There are many different species of wrasse in the world, and several species are present in the Maldives. The most common pelagic fish in the Maldives is the napoleon wrasse which can be found at many different Maldives dive sites and is quite an impressive looking Maldives fish. The napoleon wrasse, [...]

The population of the Maldives is around 390,000 (2010 estimate) and the nation spans a territorial area of a whopping 90,000km2. However, a majority (99%!) of that is water, bringing the total land mass to just under 300km2. This unique geographical constellation is one of the greatest attractions for Maldives holidays; Drifting lazily around the [...]

Diving with whale sharks Maldives is difficult and unusual because most whale shark encounters happen on the surface, so snorkeling or swimming with whale sharks Maldives is a better way to look for whale sharks in the Maldives. Definitely the most sought after variety of Maldives sharks are the whale sharks. Because the abundance of [...]

All visits to the Maldives start at the Maldives international airport since the jet is the only way to get access to the islands. Located in Male Maldives airport, the Maldives international airport is a new facility, with direct flights to hundreds of cities internationally. There are countless things to benefit from whilst on a [...]

You’ll typically spot the whale sharks when you see a large group of birds descending on a patch of open water. At this point, you’ll get as close to the area as possible by boat and jump into the water to see if you can swim with the whale shark. It is very unusual to [...]

The Maldives islands are located in the Indian Ocean, roughly 250 miles south-west off the coast of India. On your perfect Maldives vacation you will discover an island formation consisting of 26 atolls stretching in a north-south plane; In fact, it is not uncommon to find yourself completely alone on a small island or sandbank [...]

There are places to dive with manta ray across the globe, but when it comes to diving with manta rays in the Maldives, the best place to find them is at one of the many manta ray cleaning station Maldives, where the mantas gather to have the plankton removed from their grills by smaller fish. [...]

Moreover, in the traditional “summer months” the Maldives weather retains its pleasantly enjoyable temperatures, however with the added certainty of rainfall. As you would expect from the rainy season in the Maldives, strong winds and heavy rain showers occur more than often, and can last anywhere from a couple of hours to several days at [...]