Holiday in the Maldives - think desert island and barefoot paradise. Over 1000 tiny coral atolls make up the Maldives with secluded island resorts and castaway beach retreats. Ideal for scuba diving, the clear water is home to three quarters of the world's reef fish species. Add seamless service, excellent watersports and a truly romantic feel and you've got the perfect tropical holiday escape. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here
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Maldives: Information for holiday makers
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With some of the world's finest deserted tropical beaches, white sand and the brilliant blue Indian Ocean are the norm on every island resort, a picture-postcard view not to take for granted, with crystal clear lagoons teeming with tropical fishes. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here
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Sports
The Maldives are a haven for snorkelling and scuba diving, the Indian Ocean is filled with multi-coloured fishes and soft coral. The islands are a surf hotspot and kite surfing, sailing and canoeing are also favourites. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here Back to top
Local tastes
Most of the food in the Maldives is imported so there's something to suit all tastes. The locals enjoy fish curry or soup with a hot and spicy kick; meat is saved for special occasions. Finger food is popular including chilli coated fish pieces; battered fish rolls and curried vegetable samosas. Despite being Muslim islands, alcohol is freely available; try Raa, a spirit made from coconut palm sap. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here Back to top
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The best souvenir shops and colourful markets are in Male although there are gift outlets on most of the island resorts. Unique Maldivian crafts including finely woven mats, lacquered boxes with intricate floral designs, mother-of-pearl and black coral jewellery, carved model boats and beautiful silk dresses. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here
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Evening flavour
Most of the larger resorts offer live music, Maldivian dancing, folklore shows, fire dancers and even crab racing. People spend the evening watching the sunset with a cocktail or enjoying a beach barbecue. In Male, the capital island, you'll find a great evening atmosphere with outdoor concerts by New Harbour, late-night shopping and night cafés. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here .Back to top
Live the Experience
Explore the capital island of Male including the Grand Friday Mosque, waterfront markets, late afternoon football matches and activity-filled streets after dark. Take an island-hopping trip dhoni, Maldivian boat, to see local fishing villages and what the other atolls have to offer. See the Indian Ocean islands from the air on a seaplane journey where the aerial view of iridescent blue, green and turquoise lagoons is simply unforgettable. see our amazing value Maldives holiday deals click here
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Weather: Use this link ( www.meteorology.gov.mv ) to find what the weather will be like in the Maldives during the period of your vacation.
