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Diving at Rasfari Manta Point

While the Maldives has quite a number of great areas for diving, some sites stand out amongst the rest; Rasfari Manta Point is a case in point. If you love to dive or even want to learn, then look to stay at Maldives luxury resorts such as Baros Maldives which has its own dive centre. Featuring Maldives villa accommodation, this luxurious resort provides excursions to a variety of dive sites in the country.

Rasfari Manta Point can be found in the North Male Atoll which offers plenty of underwater adventure. The key highlight of this famous site is the fact that divers have the opportunity of seeing magnificent manta rays gliding through the waters. Make sure to also explore the waters around Rasfari Island which are part of a protected marine area. The depth ranges from 10 to 30 metres and one will find an assorted array of coral here as well. Apart from giving you the chance to see exotic fish, one may also catch glimpses of barracudas, oceanic white-tip sharks and grey reef sharks when diving here, making for a truly remarkable excursion beneath the waves.

Diving in Bodu Hithi Thila

The North Male Atoll of Maldives is home to the Bodu Hithi Thila which is often referred to as Manta Point and is an excellent destination to view manta rays in their natural habitat. The Maldives possesses a wealth of water based activities that one may indulge in out of which diving holds a special place. If its luxury hotels, Maldives has quite a few to choose from. Maldives resorts such as Kurumba Maldives would provide easy access to the thila where one may engage in diving.

The thila which is more than 300 metres in length would pave the way for a riveting and memorable dive where you can be joined by a number of marine species that frequent its waters. If one heads over between the months of December and April, one might come across Manta Rays and even the much larger Eagle Rays. The corals nearby provide a wealth of treasures that would certainly add to the excitement. The three tiny bays that are found in close proximity to the area can also be explored as species such as oriental sweetlips, tunas and fusiliers call these waters home.

Night Diving in Maldives

Discover the vibrant shades of the underwater world come alive at night, when you indulge in a spot of night diving in Maldives. Any Maldives island resort will be happy to organize this mesmerizing experience for you, and a Maldives luxury resort of prominent standing and courteous hospitality is the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Keep your eyes peeled and your underwater camera at the ready, as the underwater world assumes a different guise when the sun dips over the horizon. You will witness an enthralling array of marine life that emerges only after dusk, in search of food and entertainment. The surrounding darkness adds a touch of intriguing mystery and spooky delight, as you do not know what may be lurking behind the next bend. If you are a professional diver, a night diving experience must form part of your trade, as you are treated to a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Without the light of the sun downing out the vibrant colours of the deep, the underwater world is revealed in all its resplendent glory, so indulge in some fascinating night diving the next time you are in the Maldives.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Maldives –Underwater Perfection

The islands of the Maldives offer all visitors the chance to engage in pure bliss. In addition to its lush beaches that are geared to take your breath away, the Maldives boasts some of the most fascinating underwater scenery. The fecund Indian Ocean that frames the 1,190 islands that comprise this fantastic nation is rich in fish, corals, and sponges and exhibit spectacular colors and a healthy biodiversity. There are so many modes to view this underwater world but nothing quite matches up to the authentic exploration experience that you can enjoy with scuba diving and snorkelling.

Throughout the world, the Maldives is known as one of the finest destinations for a fascinating diving experience. This little nation actually consists of 26 different atolls that boast some immaculate underwater scenery. In addition to the beauty, the water happens to be crystal clear with perfect visibility. Even the water temperature is perfect, making a dip into this ocean absolutely blissful. There are several diving spots in Maldives each with its own highlights; some have ship wrecks, others have caves, some are abundant in school fish, and others have the bigger predators. A couple of favorite spots include the North Maale Atoll, the Vaavu Atoll, the Lankanfinolhu and the Lhaviyani Atoll. Fish you are likely to encounter in these spot include Reef Sharks, Manta Rays, Barracuda, Travelly, the Snapper fish and eels, among others.

If you are not quite up for the challenge that the scuba diving would impose, try a lesser but equally exciting activity of snorkelling. This enjoyable pastime is relatively easy and safe and gives plenty of opportunity to enjoy the reefs of the Maldives without straying too far from the shore. In this activity, you are likely to encounter numerous species of beautiful Reef fish that boast an array of exquisite colors. Snorkeling can also be enjoyed at night time where the flashlight illuminating the ocean gives one a completely different experience.

While choosing an ideal Maldives Resort to stay at, consider a prime property such as the Anantara Veli Maldives. Its gracious surrounds provide peaceful overwater Maldives bungalows with exquisite facilities and unmatched views are designed to make you fall in love with the Maldives, over and over again.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.

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Parasailing in Maldives

The warm, humid weather of the Maldives beckons for you to try out a variety of water sports activities that are both thrilling and action-packed. When in the Maldives you simply have to dive into adventure which will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Parasailing is one such activity that can be enjoyed by staying at Adaaran Prestige Water Villas which is home to a range of Maldives water villas. Such villas in Maldives will out you in the mood for the outdoors and stimulate the adventurer in you.
Get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding coral islands that constitute the Maldives while being suspended high up in the air with only a parachute and a motor boat below to keep you on course. Beat the local temperatures and welcome the cool breeze as you savour a quite breathtaking experience. Have the ultimate adrenaline rush as you speed through the air while being bathed in sea spray. Watch as hotel resorts and white sandy beaches seem but mere specks in the horizon as you rise higher and higher in the sky.

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Dive Sites in South Male Atoll

Offering an enchanting getaway where one can have plenty of laidback fun in the sun, the Maldives is a true picture of paradise. It offers an idyllic getaway where one can enjoy a carefree island lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This tropical paradise is also renowned amongst divers for offering truly exhilarating diving excursions at the many underwater sites that can be found spread across the waters that surround the islands. The South Male Atoll is one area divers should look to explore since it features a variety of dive sites, each providing something new and fascinating to discover.

Those planning to head to the dive sites in South Male Atoll have much to choose from. One site worth exploring is the Vaadhoo Reef and Caves. This impressive reef which has a depth that goes up to about 30 metres, is perfect for drift diving. Those venturing into these waters will find several caves in the area along with a range of fish species including moray eels, squirrel fish, white-tip reef sharks and eagle rays.

Embudhoo Canyon is a dive site of some repute amongst divers and the canyon that can be found between the reef and the rock has a depth of about 20 metres. Located only 35 minutes from Male by dhoni, Embudhoo Canyon is where one can expect to see honeycomb moray eels, trevallies and midnight snappers.

Also worth visiting is the site known as Embudhoo Express which has been made a Protected Marine area as well. Suited for more experienced divers, Embudhoo Express is known for its strong currents, notable depths and sharks including whit-tip reef sharks and grey reef sharks.

Guraidhoo Kandu which is approximately 90 metres wide, the Vellasaru Caves where one can see sting rays, Cocoa Corner which is known for being an ideal place to channel dive and Kuda Giri where one will find a small wreck are amongst the other dive sites in South Male Atoll.

If you love diving, look to stay at a Maldives Resort or resort in the South Male Atoll. One of the leading Maldives Bunglows in this region, Naladhu Maldives features its own PADI Dive Centre and offers excursions to dive sites too, making it an ideal option for those planning to go diving when on holiday.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Snorkelling Sites in Maldives

If your ideal holiday involves exploring an underwater world full of colour, life and mystery, then snorkelling in Maldives is just the thing for you. One of the easiest ways to experience such adventures is to stay at resorts in Maldives which organise snorkelling excursions. Maafushivaru Maldives is just such an option which features snorkel safaris to a variety of reefs.

The Maldives has a range of snorkelling sites that provide intrepid snorkelers with hours of adventure and exploration and a chance to see everything from stingrays to sweetlips and sharks to surgeonfish. Vadinolhu Kandu is a great spot for snorkelling and features whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays and fusiliers. Those heading to the Rakeedhoo reefs can view hump head parrot fish and blue-fin jacks, while tuna, snappers and manta rays can be seen when snorkelling in Vattaru Atoll. For a unique experience try night snorkelling at sites such as Fahala Reef where octopuses and whale sharks inhabit the waters.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

Adventurous Diversions at Maldives

Whilst relaxing on the beach or wading in the pristine turquoise waters are what the Maldives is most famous for, you’d be missing out on a world of adventure if you didn’t explore the world beneath the waves during your time here. You’ll also encounter a splendid array of resorts in Maldives that will be more than happy to set up a series of fun excursions under water. One of the best Maldives island resorts that offer a thrilling itinerary is the Maafushivaru Maldives which even features a resident Marine Biologist who provides all guests with a complimentary information session at the onsite Water Sports School. Use your new-found knowledge to explore the reef located in-house, and familiarise yourself with the quaint coral offerings before heading out to wilder waters at sea. When you’re ready to come face-to-face with mantas and reef sharks, embark on fun excursions that’ll provide excellent fodder for your camera. The Bodu (large) and Kuda (small) reefs are decorated with brightly coloured soft coral and feature a charming array of reef fish dancing and flitting about in their natural habitat. Or get up close and personal with one of the earth’s oldest reptiles, the sea turtle, which populates the dive site at Boli Thila, a popular snorkelling site amongst marine life lovers. And of course, no excursion in the Maldives is truly complete without a night diving experience, with guided tours that reveal the enigmatic lives of nighttime denizens such as coral polyps, bioluminescent plankton (yup, they glow in the dark), and other intriguing specimens guaranteed to take your breath away. Which is perfectly fine, since you’ve already got your breathing apparatus on.

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Explore Asia’s Windsurfing Haven in Tropical Paradise Maldives

Tipped to be Asia’s finest water sports hub the island archipelago of Maldives is a dream come true for divers, snorkelers and jet skiers the world over. But there is another water sporting activity that is fast gaining traction in the scenic lagoons of the country and that is windsurfing. With sunny skies all year round and persistent wind conditions prevalent for most of the year the calm watered island collective is literally tailor made for windsurfing excursions. Avid windsurfers and novices alike will be pleased to find that the weather and water conditions of the island collective are perfectly geared towards the sport which uses the power of the wind to glide and propel forward on ocean waters. Blessed with its fair share of sprawling lagoons the resort islands of the country are fully equipped to aid and assist travellers engaging in their water sport of choice.

Windsurfers heading to the Maldives should reserve accommodation in a resort island with a large lagoon as those with smaller lagoons typically do not offer windsurfing facilities although most do house water sports training centers and service providers for a variety of water based sporting activities. Resorts with large lagoons not only offer windsurfing gear and a large lagoon to test one’s skills on but expert guides and instructors to aid amateurs in navigating the waves and teach essential skills to beginners.

Windsurfing season in the Maldives officially falls in the Monsoon months in the country which falls between the period from May and October although beginners can engage in windsurfing practice sessions and learn the sport throughout the year. The windsurfing season however is reserved for those who are skilled in navigating larger waves and heavy wind conditions that are typical of the wet season. The clouds turn dark casting intriguing shadows on the ocean surface that is pummeled with strong winds for most of the day during the period making it a spectacular sight to behold let alone surf in. Some of the windsurfing highlights around the Maldives include the resort islands in Dhiggu, Medhufushi, Baros, Velassaru, Rihiveli, and Meedhupparu.

Travellers in search of luxurious Maldives bungalows should look no further than Anantara Veli Maldives for all their accommodation needs. Providing guests with a unique holiday experience this elegant Maldives resort pulls out all the stops when it comes to private vacations in paradise.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Kite Surfing

The popular sport of kite surfing is a happy combination of wakeboarding, surfing, paragliding, windsurfing, and some good ‘ol gymnastics to result in one completely awesome water sport enjoyed by first timers and sought after by professional kiters. This exciting water sport is a feature of many a Maldives island resort and your kiteboarding expectations will be surpassed at a Maldives luxury resort such as the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, which will be happy to set you up with equipment for a fun session out under the sun. Beginners in this fun sport can enjoy it all year round, whilst pros will enjoy it best during May to October which features ideal natural conditions for the most thrills. One of the most exciting experiences is gliding across the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon and witnessing the vibrant marine life teeming beneath the waves. You’ll be able to catch sight of multi-hued fish and even sting rays, if you’re lucky. For the best gliding over water, you’ll want to ensure that you surf on islands that feature lagoons and generally stay away from those fringed by corals.

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