MALDIVES TOUR FROM INDIA

Staying at an overwater villa retreat with direct access to a turquoise lagoon is the quintessential posh Maldivian experience you must treat yourself to.

A spacious overwater villa or bungalow with private pools, personal butlers, top-notch personalized hospitality, a spa, a great restaurant (and some water sports adventure on the side) is the ultimate beach vacation and there is, perhaps, no other place in the world that tops such an experience.

We recommend the North Male Atoll, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Hurawalhi Island and Lhaviyani Atoll.

Sharpe ridges rising from the ocean floor create a unique phenomenon of 26 natural ring-like atolls and 1190 coral islands spreading over 34,700 sq. m.

This unique natural wonder of white-sand beaches and lush green tropical scenery amidst turquoise crystal-clear waters of the ocean is a spellbinding sight to behold and does not find many parallels elsewhere in the world.

One experience we particularly recommend is checking yourself into A TOP-NOTCH PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT with personalized service, complete seclusion and unlimited opportunities for marine and water sports adventures.

Renowned for its turquoise waters, amazing coral reefs and exotic marine life, the Maldives is the ideal destination for snorkeling and diving adventures. Its coral reefs teem with colorful fish, turtles, manta rays and other undersea life.

With warm water that averages 80° F temperature, 100 feet of visibility and guidance from experts, diving into the ocean is not a hassle— even for beginners.

Maldives’ undersea world is just perfect for marine exploration. The best diving sites are North Male Atoll, Baa Atoll, and Lhaviyani Atoll, whereas the Banana Reef, Vaavu Atoll and Ari Atoll is popular for snorkeling.

Picture scenic white-sand beaches, swaying coconut trees, invigorating gentle breezes, mesmerizing marine life and crystal-clear seas. Could there possibly be a better destination for a yacht cruise?

Yachting cruises are available at Male, the capital. In the atolls at Baa, Laamu, Addu and Ari you can sail out in the vast Indian Ocean and enjoy diving and snorkeling and magical sunsets.

The Maldives prides itself on being a top-of-the-line high-end travel destination and that claim cannot be tenable without a posh spa experience.

The country boasts world-class “destination spas” that offer rejuvenating programs and therapies. The best spas in the Maldives are Vakkaru, Vila Park, Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Hurawalhi Island Resort.

Lagoons and reefs of the Maldives are home to amazing dolphins. Areas and routes these dolphins frequent are often not far from key tourist destinations.

A dolphin-watching expedition from your resort is one experience that you ought to keep on your checklist. You may also encounter some dolphins while diving and snorkeling in the lagoons.

Sunsets in the Maldives are magical and otherworldly. The golden sun of the twilight hours sinking into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean makes for a delightful spectacle.

It is one thing to witness this spectacle from the shores of an atoll or coral island, quite another to see it sink into the blue waters aboard a traditional Dhoni or catamaran far out in the vast expanse of the ocean. We highly recommend sailing out to the sea to witness a Maldivian sunset.

Unwinding at a private island resort with world-class hospitality and luxury is all good, but you have got to get the adrenaline pumping with some jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding and windsurfing adventure—all of which are readily available everywhere in the Maldives.

Here is why water sports adventures in the Maldives are a great idea: the clear waters of the ocean have a 100 feet visibility (making it perfect for marine-life sightings) and the white-sand beaches and palm trees form just the perfect background for such activities.