Destinations Of the Month           

 
 Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of ‘the last paradise on earth’, and if your idea of paradise is a pristine tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons, then the Maldives will not disappoint.
            Not only does Maldives consist of the most beautiful tropical islands, but 99% of its area is covered by the sea. Over 1,100 islands are spread over 26 atolls, ring-like coral formations enclosing a lagoon, which gives the Maldives its unique paradise-like appearance.
           No more than 200 islands are inhabited; the rest includes the 87 tourist resorts and uninhabited islands, some of which are used for drying fish or other agricultural activities.
      The atolls of the Maldives are formed from coral structures, separated by lagoons. The islands are low lying with the highest point at approximately 8 feet above sea level. 'Faru' or ring-shaped reef structures from the atolls and these reefs provide natural defense against wind and wave action, on these delicate islands.
       The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. It's also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous coral reefs and the wealth of marine life. Every resort in the Maldives caters for scuba divers and international certificates of all types are accepted.
       Now with the introduction of the German built Whale Submarine, divers and non-divers can enjoy the enchanting beautiful coral reefs and magnificent tropical fish from the comfort of an air-conditioned submarine with friends, family or loved ones.
        This incredible adventure takes place aboard the world's deep diving largest passenger submarine! Descend to 100 feet below the ocean surface and witness ocean life and other treasures, sights once only seen by scuba divers.
         Boasting with a 100% safety record worldwide this is a must experience for every visitor, an excursion only available in a very few parts of the world.
         But it's not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do.