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The Maldives, a paradise of white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, world-renowned resorts, floating resort rooms, infinity pools looking onto beautiful tropical oceans, water activities to keep you busy for days and food fit for kings. Speak to one of our Maldives experts to plan your relaxing beach safari today.The Maldives is an Asian country officially the lowest country in the world with its highest point only reaching 2.4 meters. It lies in the Indian Ocean approximately 1,000 km Southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The country is made up of 26 atolls some 1190 individual islands stretching from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to the Addu City in the south covering an area of 298 square kilometres (115 sq mi) and boasts a population of around 427,756.

What to do in the Maldives

Snorkelling and diving

Do some everyday diving and snorkelling admiring tropical fish, coral reefs, reef sharks, tortoises or visit Hanifaru Bay home to the largest feeding station where the high density of planktons attracts mantas and whale sharks. The whale shark season is from May to December when planktons get trapped in a 1300 metre like funnel 600 metres at it's narrowest with the opportunity to spot hundreds of mantas and several whale sharks at any given time.Where: Hanifaru Bay

Underwater spa date

Pamper your loved one with a romantic underwater spa date staring out at turquoise waters and marine life through glass walls while enjoying your selection of spa treatments.Where: Per Aquum Huvafen Fushi

Parasailing

There is something both peaceful and exhilarating about soring over the ocean behind a speedboat and the views of the beautiful turquoise waters and coral reef formations are fantastic.

Explore the local culture

Visit one of the local Islands to explore the local cultureWhere: Maafushi Island, Addu city, Thulusdoo, Thulhaadoo, Ishdoo Island

Enjoy a Traditional dhoni sunset cruise

Relax by the poolPrivate picnic on a sandbankRent the Piano Deck at Baros

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