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How to Enjoy a Week in Maldives

Immerse Yourself in an Island Paradise

By peter caneciasPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
How to Enjoy a Week in Maldives
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The idyllic Maldives has secured a firm reputation as one of the most entrancing holiday destinations on the globe. These lovely islands would offer picturesque natural scenery, alluring beaches, delightful tropical weather and many enjoyable things to do. Irrespective of whether you desire to relax and unwind amidst the exotic surroundings or engage in exciting activities, you wouldn’t be disappointed here. Provided below are some suggestions for enjoying a week-long holiday in the Maldives.

Experience leisure on the beach

Naturally, you would spend a lot of time lounging on scenic beaches during your holiday in the Maldives. These sun-kissed shorelines would be counted amongst the finest in the world especially at private island resorts, offering spotless sandy expanses, shimmering clear waters and picturesque palm trees that would create a magical scene. As you enjoy leisure at these marvellous coastal hotspots, your everyday concerns and worries would seem to melt away. There would also be many opportunities for romance with your beloved or enjoying quality time with your family as you spend time on these beaches.

Go snorkelling or diving

The Maldives is also rightfully renowned for the fantastic snorkelling and diving opportunities that it would offer. Snorkelling would be an uncomplicated and enjoyable water activity that many holidaymakers could engage in. As you snorkel, you could admire the enthralling marine life of the Maldives which would include exotic corals, vibrantly coloured fish and many other denizens of the deep. Meanwhile, you could experience the entrancing undersea environment to the fullest by going scuba diving in the local waters with a chance to encounter creatures like sharks, manta rays and sea turtles.

Engage in other water sports

There would also be a myriad of other captivating water-based activities that you could involve yourself in during your week in the Maldives. One of these would be jet skiing, which would provide you with the opportunity to skim over the surface of the waters at speed and impress your loved one or family members; on the other hand, novices could obtain guidance from skilled instructors to help them get the hang of this activity. Other exciting water sports in Maldives to try would be surfing, waterskiing, parasailing, kayaking, flyboarding, catamaran sailing, banana boating and so on.

Relax with spa treatments

Another not to be missed experience would be enjoying holistic wellness treatments at the outstanding spas you would find at the island resorts. In the Maldives, you would find spas with features like special treatment rooms, steam and sauna areas and a yoga pavilion. You would be able to experience traditional and modern treatments including a selection of massages, other therapies and wellness programmes that would refresh and rejuvenate your body, soul and mind. These treatments would be delivered by highly motivated and expert therapists using the finest spa products too. An accommodation choice to consider where you could enjoy spa treatments as described above would be OBLU SELECT Sangeli.

Embark on a dolphin-spotting cruise

One of the popular Maldives adventure activities which the whole family can enjoy would be taking a dolphin-spotting cruise. On one of these excursions, you would head out into the ocean expanses generally near the time of dusk in a modern boat or charming traditional dhoni sailing vessel. On your cruise, you could take in the coastal scenery and enjoy the company of loved ones. Naturally, the highlight of this trip would be the sight of these playful marine mammals swimming wild and free in their natural habitat. They may swim near your boat and some could even leap out of the water which will be an unforgettable memory indeed!

Experience Male

Your visit to the Maldives wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the nation’s capital, Male. There would be a myriad of interesting things to see and experience in this tiny but captivating city. You may take the opportunity to visit noteworthy attractions like the Old Friday Mosque which would be a fascinating religious highlight. You could also tour the National Museum which would present an array of engrossing artefacts relating to the island nation’s history and culture. Other popular attractions would include the Grand Friday Mosque, Sultan Park, the Artificial Beach and the Male Fish Market.

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