15 Things You Didn't know About Maldives
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Welcome to the Maldives the Maldives is a preferred travel destination for people who are looking for an island retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of the regular city life this beautiful South Asian island country is located in the Indian Ocean and it's made up of 26 atolls that stretch out over a distance of about 115 square miles it has a population of about 400,000 people making it the smallest country in Asia in terms of both land mass and population the capital of the Maldives is densely populated and known as male but popularly is called the Kings Island because of its more central location amongst the other islands that make up this exquisite country if you've heard a lot about the Maldives from travel agents family and friends and you want to include this island nation in your summer holiday travel plans it might be wise for you to first learn a little bit more about this exotic travel destination people are making any hotel reservations and booking your flight before we get started we'd like to thank our sponsors which make our daily videos possible this video is funded by our team at a lakhs comm we built this platform for like-minded people we want you to show your ideas your stories and your vision for the world be a part of the largest community of luxury and fine living enthusiasts in the world at a Lux calm here are 15 things you may not know about the Maldives.
1 The Maldives is made up of 1190 islands it might sound pretty wild but the Maldives consist of eleven hundred and ninety I but what's even more amazing is the fact that every single luxury resort that's available in the Maldives is actually situated on its own Island that's pretty cool isn't it.
2 Maldives is the world's lowest country the Maldives has a ground-level elevation or height above sea level about 1.5 meters or 4 feet 11 inches the highest region in the island country is only 2.4 meters or 7 feet 10 inches high and because of this there are concerns about the effects of rising sea levels and the dangers of flooding on the island however the government in the Maldives have put measures in place to protect both people's lives and properties from the threat posed by rising sea levels.
3 The Maldives is predominantly a Muslim country that's right it's important to know that the Maldives is a Muslim country and over 90 percent of its population is predominantly Muslim why is this important well what it means is that alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being brought into the country so when packing for your travels you might want to leave that bottle of scotch at home the good news for lovers of vintage alcoholic beverages is you can get a variety of alcoholic drinks from the resort you choose to lodging a shot of whiskey please.
4 Alcoholic beverages at the luxury resorts are affordable just to dispel any misconceptions you may have about the value of alcoholic beverages in the island resort since you're not allowed to bring in your own alcoholic drink the price of alcoholic beverages at the resorts are not over-the-top and you don't have to spend much money for a glass of your favorite whiskey or wine.
5 While the drinks are cheap a luxury island resort isn't travelling to the Maldives and having a good time can cost money if you're flying from the US or Europe you can spend as much as four hundred and fifty dollars per person on flight tickets alone luxury resorts on the island don't come cheap either with daily rates starting from $200 local transportation is either by sea plane or ferry if you go by ferry you can pay as low as 350 per person well the ferries are not particularly comfortable the experience of meeting new and interesting people as well as the wildlife you get to see like dolphins whales and sharks can also be pretty fun you can easily visit other islands in the country as well using the ferries and save loads of money in the process.
6 Resorts in the Maldives are super cooperative forget about the competition when you come to the Maldives as a resource actually recommend that you visit other resorts in the rest of the islands that make up the country they'll even help you with a booking and reservation process at other resorts this is so cool and gives you the opportunity to go to as many islands as possible during your stay in the country this way you'll be fully immersed in the culture traditions and beauty of the people and places in the Maldives.
7 Maldives is rich in exotic sea life if you're interested in sea life then going to the Maldives may be the best decision you would ever make this island country is rich in sea life and between the second and fourth quarter of the year your chances of witnessing wild manta rays and whales and sharks is very high there are boating trips that are organized to give you a closer view of these beautiful animals and to satisfy your hunger for wildlife exploration and adventure.
8 You can kill three birds with one stone try visiting neighboring countries like India and Sri Lanka the Maldives has India and Sri Lanka as its neighbours so if you ever take a trip to the Maldive you might as well visit great destination sites in these other two countries as well your travel experience can be one to savor for a very long time if you have these countries included in your travel plans the only constraint you'll have is time.
9 The Maldives has great weather all through the year in the Maldives the weather is fantastic all year round you have a bit of rainfall from time to time but not enough to dampen your travel experience and expectation most of the time you're left with bright blue skies and sunshine to keep you in the mood for exploration and adventure no need to work on sunshine here.
10 You can get bargain deals after April for most travelers to the Maldives the period between December and April is the most active there are lots of tourists during this time and making reservations and a resort of your choice may be a little more expensive however if you want to score bargain deals when you travel to the Maldives you should make your travel plans month after April the preferred period to enjoy great deals will be between the months of June and September.
11 resorts in the Maldives offers snorkeling guides the Maldives offer you an opportunity to try out new experiences and one activity you would love to do is snorkeling some resorts in the maldives have experienced and courteous snorkel guides that will help you to select the most beautiful and the safest spots for you to have a snorkeling experience of a lifetime.
12 The mode of transportation from one island to another is by sea plane or boat upon arrival at the Valona International Airport your only means of transportation to your preferred resort is by boat or by plane this adds to the excitement of the trips as you can get an aerial view of the island country and it sure makes your travel experience one-of-a-kind.
13 The Maldives is great for a family vacation if you thought that traveling to the Maldives is just great for tourists and newlyweds on their honeymoon well think again resorts in the Maldives have claimed number of unique tourist packages designed for different types of travelers such as for exploration and adventure seekers honeymooners and those on family vacations each type of traveler will be given an experience to treasure one that will meet and hopefully surpass their expectations.
14 The Maldives is known for having some of the best water villas in the world your Maldives travel experience is not complete without you spending a night or two in one of the water villas available on the island country these luxurious villas offer you the experience of various watersports like water skiing and surfing you'll also get to eat an assortment of seafood unlike anywhere else while you relax and enjoy the cool sea breeze.
15 The internet pictures only tell half the story if you're not convinced by internet pictures showing the luxury resource on the beautiful island country and the luminescent plankton that lights up the clear blue green ocean especially at night doesn't have you convinced you will be pleasantly surprised because the pictures only tell half the story there's nothing that beats your actual presence and the glowing beaches to see the splendor of nature at its best it's truly the only way to do it justice there you have it a Lexus now we want to test you with a quick little question can you tell us when the Maldives gained independence and from which colony you can let us know down in the comments we do hope you've been enlightened a little bit about the Maldives however before we go here's a bonus cost-saving tip for you if you decide to travel today if you're used to having breakfast quite early you can ignore your early-morning hunger pangs and have breakfast between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. when you do this you're less likely to be hungry for lunch and you'll most likely skip lunchtime say between 1 & 2 p.m. instead you can have a meal later on and late afternoon and early evening making you eat just two meals in a day and saving you loads of money during your stay in the maldives however feel free to try out the local fruit and snacks to add to your overall travel experience you can start by making those travel arrangements for you and your family today target the period between June and September for the best deals and don't forget to leave your bottle of scotch behind thank you for spending some time with us.
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