When it is time to get that much-awaited holiday, there are various tourist destination spots around the world that you can choose to spend your precious days with. But if you love the sun, beaches, corals, sea life, art, old architectural building, don't go elsewhere as a Maldives holiday can bring you those vacation essentials you need. Yes, this popular tourist holiday vacation spot has varieties of happenings and lots of natural attractions that you will never feel anything except bliss and tranquility when you set your foot in this island.
The Location
Maldives is an archipelago seated just on the equator, South West from Sri Lanka. A group of coral islands consists this archipelago, making it the perfect haven for water sports enthusiasts. 200 of the islands are inhabited and you can find here most of the popular exclusive beach resorts. The other islands are uninhabited giving you those most pristine, undiscovered beach locations. Also, while the most ideal part of the year to go to Maldives is from December to April, the temperature and sunshine soak the archipelago all year long.
Hence, anytime of the year is alright to visit especially if you are after the warm temperature. You will also receive warm hospitality from the local people. There is no problem interacting with them since while their native language is Dhivehi, English is commonly spoken.
The Activities That Make Maldives Famous
The pristine waters that engulf the island are one foremost reason why vacationers and travelers love coming back to this holiday destination. In addition to that, the abundance of aquatic life, particularly the wide variety of fishes and corals, is a remarkable attraction to island. With all the waters around, there are so many marine activities you can do. You can try diving, snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, and even reeling in with some fish species like tuna, sailfish, and marlin.
Deep sea fishing is also one of the favorite water activities. The locales' favorite however is hand-reel fishing, so why not do it too? And if you are in for a romantic stroll, you can do so by walking and picnic lunching on one of the various deserted islands near the area where you're staying.
You will also love a Maldives holiday because of the fact that the island's capital city is stretched into semi-urban ambiance, having a famous museum housing 7000-year old artifacts. The city is best explored on foot since it only takes about 20 minutes from the island. Bicycles are also available for rent and are the native's transportation mode.
Where to Stay
People usually go to an all-inclusive holiday on one of the many resorts found in Maldives. However, you can do your own holiday bookings should you decide to personally select which resort that fits most to your preference and taste. Don't worry as Maldives boasts of the many hotels or guesthouses found on most inhabited islands; thus, lots of options for you. When you arrive in the island, you can walk around and book in one of those places.
You can find that rates are mostly reasonable with breakfast as inclusive offerings. Most of these dwellings are accessible from the scattered quaint stores and local markets, so you can roam around to shop for handicrafts and local products which you can bring home as souvenirs.
Ask anyone who loves traveling and they would tell you that one of the things they like most when in a new place is that they get the chance to taste outstanding and really delectable cuisine of the places they visit. Each country has its own specialty but what makes each different is how they specialty is prepared and served. This is what makes the Maldives a perfect destination when you are after a gastronomical holiday. Read through and have a taste of what a Maldives holiday is like!
Because the Maldives is surrounded of water, it is not surprising to find out that fish, particularly tuna, is the most prominent and most important element of a Maldivian cuisine. However, because many travelers around the world visit the place, new vegetables, seasonings and spices were introduced to the island, adding more taste and flavor to the existing and limited repertoire of the Maldives' seafood and tubers. Each addition and new discoveries were perfectly incorporated in the diet that is most palatable and appetizing to the Maldivian taste buds.
Therefore, the Maldivian cuisine is now the perfect summary and combination of the Indian, Arabic, Sri Lankan and Oriental tastes deliciously blended into a perfectly unique cuisine making up a culinary identity that is truly Maldivian.
Aside from the different cuisines mentioned above, other diverse international cuisines like Thai and continental cuisine are also available in the different resorts in the islands of the Maldives. Most of these resorts have more than one restaurant and café to choose from. Despite the heavy influence of other cuisines in the island, the Maldivian cuisine retains its particular and idiosyncratic flavor with a long-lasting effect.
If you are worried that the Maldivian cuisine might ruin your figure for a nice swim at the beach, you can go for a light snack in the coffee shops in the resorts. Moreover, if you are spending your holiday in one of the many live-aboard vessels in the Maldives, you will surely find the dishes the restaurants serve. Since the Maldives is a Muslim country, it would be impossible to find pork dishes and alcoholic beverages so it would be a good idea to visit one of those live-aboard vessels in the Maldives if you are craving for the dishes prohibited in the island.
If you are looking for a different experience, the best place to visit is the island's capital, Male. Most hotels, guesthouses and restaurants in the capital serve eastern and western specialties in addition to the continental, traditional and some local dishes. The cafes in the capital, more commonly known as hotaa, is the perfect place if you look forward to savoring the local tastes.
Also, you will never completely taste the Maldives holiday without trying out the hedika – the Maldivian short eats. Many of these may only be tasted in the Maldives and they come in spicy, sweet and sour varieties.
Indeed, the taste of a Maldives holiday is a fusion of tradition, diversity, uniqueness, and perfection. Look around the island and what you can see is a perfect beauty that is yet to be discovered when you visit the Maldives and visit each and every restaurant and what awaits you is the cuisine that is yet to be discovered by your very own taste buds.
That's the perfect taste of a Maldives holiday!
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