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Para Sailing in Maldives

The exotic tropical islands that are known as the Maldives are an idyllic holiday destination for visitors looking for serenity and relaxation. The magnificent settings of glistening blue waters that stretch far into the horizon, soft white sand beaches and the comfortable tropical weather make it one of the most sought after places to visit among travellers. Days can be spent just basking in the sun by the sea, or taking a quiet dip in the ocean, but the islands are also the ideal vacation spot for those who want fun and adventure, spiced up with adrenaline and excitement. Thus no matter what visitors want from their vacation, the Maldives has options for a memorable vacation.

Maldives has an extensive range of water sports for visitors to participate in, under the sea, on it as well as above. Para sailing is one of the most exciting activities there are to participate in while in the Maldives, and for those who dare to partake in the exhilarating activity of which the memory will have their blood pumping for a lifetime. Visitors wear an open parachute which is attached to a high speed motor boat, and as the boat accelerates through the water they are raised up in the air. The speed and the height make it an extremely exciting activity.

Para sailing in the Maldives is unlike anything anywhere else in the world, as visitors who take part in the exciting activity here have the added benefit of the astoundingly beautiful view to admire. From up in the sky they will see various coral embossed atolls, stylish resorts and vast expanses of exquisite blue water. Thus looking down from above will be an absolute treat to the eyes. Many of the best resorts offer Para sailing amongst many other interesting activities that visitors may want to try out, but if the resort they stay at doesn’t offer the activity they can always visit another or contact a group that provides it. For those with a passion for adventure, para sailing is a must try when vacationing in the Maldives.

One such Maldives resort that offers this as well as a host of other activities and facilities is Anantara Dhigu Maldives. The tranquil and peaceful luxury resort is the perfect accommodation in Maldives for a memorable tropical holiday.

Enjoying Exciting Windsurfing in Maldives!

The Maldives is a paradise when it comes to water sports offering a myriad of activities such as windsurfing that lets you really enjoy the sun and the surf. If you are in search of a Maldives island hotel that lets you take part in such activities, then Velassaru Maldives makes an ideal choice. This luxurious Maldives resort has a water sports centre that also offers a range of other activities for you to enjoy. The lagoons that one will find around most islands are ideal spots for windsurfing. The conditions here are perfect for beginners in particular. Since this activity involves harnessing the power of the wind, the period between May to October is considered the best time for windsurfing since the winds pick up during this time.

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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Dive Sites in South Ari Atoll

Referred to as Alifu Dhaalu, the South Ari Atoll is home to a wealth of dive sites that offer a fascinating look into the country’s stunning array of coral and marine life. Those in search of Maldives island resorts that make an ideal base from which to set off on diving excursions can stay at Maafushivaru Maldives. One of the resorts in Maldives, it also features a PADI dive centre which caters to both beginners and experts. Moofushi Faru is a popular dive site worth exploring and has a 2km long reef as well as sea fans and such marine species as manta rays and sharks. Kudadhoo Corner, Maamigili Faru, Dhigura Arches and Vilamendhoo Thila are among the other dive sites in the South Ari Atoll one can visit. Not to be missed is a chance to explore Rangali South where you will find electric eels and eagle rays.

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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Sea Explorers Dive School; have fun and learn

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is one of the top Maldives Spa Resorts which provide an impeccable service to all its guests with all the modern facilities and friendly services. All Maldives Resorts have the luxury of being located near the crystal clear Indian Ocean. So while in Maldives take advantage of this great option.

The Sea Explorers Dive School is Male’s first dive school and the leading. Courses offered by them range from introductory programs to professional programs. The friendly and knowledge staff at this diving school provides a huge service to all their customers. With low price and high flexibility of the staff the things that one could gain from this diving school is immense and priceless.

HP Reef

Offering an unforgettable diving excursion, the HP Reef in the Maldives is definitely worth exploring. If you are on the lookout for a suitable Maldives island resort that also gives you a chance to enjoy such activities as diving, then Kuramathi Island is an ideal choice. Featuring elegant Maldives villas, Kuramathi Island has a number of dive programmes for intrepid adventurers looking to explore the seas. A protected marine area, HP Reef can be found in the North Male Atoll’s, Himmafushi Channel. Ideal for even novice divers, the site has a depth range of 5 to 30 metres and is home to fascinating caves and reefs as well as a variety of fish. As you explore this underwater haven you can expect to come across such species as barracuda, rainbow runner, bannerfish, angelfish, eagle rays and even gray reef sharks.

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Enjoys the Joys of Angling on a Sport Fishing Vacation in Maldives

Tipped to be one of the most breathtaking fishing venues not only in Asia but in the world at large the island archipelago of Maldives is a dream come true for angling enthusiasts across the globe. Blessed with sunny skies and azure oceans that stretch on for hundreds of nautical miles the island collective is a globally recognized fishing hub frequented by seasoned anglers and sport fishing enthusiasts all year round. A veritable hotbed for diverse marine species fishing fans will find wahooos, marlins, sailfish and swordfish among the many varieties of game fish up for grabs.

Those who wish to engage in traditional “Pole and Line” fishing method can head off on a conventional fishing vessel used by Maldivian fishermen for generations known as a Dhoni. Some of the prized catches include dogtooth tunas, marlins, giant trivially, red snappers, yellow-fin tunas, wahoos, sail-fish, dorados and barracudas. Fly fishing enthusiasts will also find plenty to write home about on a fishing excursion in the Maldives as the shallow sandy banks around islands provides the perfect conditions to secure catches using sea worms as well as artificial bait fish.

Trolling is another popular sport fishing method used in the country. Typical catches on a trolling trip include marlins, dogtooth tunas, dorados and sailfish which are caught using bait such as flies. Reef casting is another frequently used sport fishing method in the Maldives. A reef casting tour of Maldivian oceans yields barracudas, rainbow runners giant travallys and rainbow runners. Night fishing excursions are unique to the Maldives and are reserved for angling enthusiasts with a flair for adventure and intrigue. Traversing the outer fringes of the atoll reefs once the sun goes down is also a tranquil experience despite the thrills of finding snappers, squirrelfish, jacks and emperors at the end of one’s line.

Travellers in search of a luxury Maldives island resort should look to Adaaran Prestige Vadoo for all their accommodation needs. Offering guest a breathtaking hideaway in Asia’s paradise archipelago this Maldives resort offers guests an unforgettable holiday complete with all contemporary amenities and facilities.

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. Google+

Snorkelling In Maldives

The archipelago of Maldives, which is situated in the Laccadive Sea, consists of over one thousand islands. The islands are quite unusual in that they are completely made up of coral. It is believed that the islands were formed when volcanoes in the region were overgrown with coral. Eventually the volcanoes sank back but the coral remained forming the famous holiday destination called Maldives. The extensive network of coral found around Maldives act as a home to a wide variety of exotic and colourful sea creatures, and no trip to the country can be considered complete without visiting some of these aquatic denizens.

Snorkelling is one of the most popular activities in Maldives. As the waters around the islands are very clear and are full of life, it provides a perfectly acceptable alternative for those who do not want to go scuba diving. While snorkelling one will come across giant turtles, clownfish, butterflyfish, oriental sweetlip, parrotfish, angelfish and maybe even a shark or two. Although one will definitely come across an eclectic collection of fish, sightings of whale sharks and manta rays are not all that common in shallow waters. As for those who want to experience the archipelago’s vast oceanic bounty, scuba diving is the way to go. After all, Maldives does have some of the best scuba diving spots in the world.

In addition to snorkelling and scuba diving, one can try out a whole range of water related activities here. The shallow waters found in certain regions form the ideal spot for beginners to try out the whole range of water sports on offer. The long list of options include parasailing, surfing, jet skiing, kayaking, kite surfing and water skiing. One can choose from the many operations that are dedicated to water sports, or one can merely pick a hotel that already comes with such facilities.

As a popular holiday spot, the tourism industry in Maldives is highly developed. A good Maldives resort, such as the Cocoa Island Maldives, offers more than just accommodation. The Maldives luxury hotel also has an excellent restaurant, a divine spa and the facilities for numerous water sports.

The Maldives Victory Day in November

An intimate private Maldives Resort the Cocoa Island Maldives is a magical accommodation facility that offers overwater suites providing the guests a unique experience. Because of this beautiful accommodation setting many tourists are attracted to this Maldives Luxury Hotel. With all the luxury facilities and the divine cuisine this surely adds more spice to the paradise of Maldives.

Maldives has been an independent and free country since 1965. In 1988 a group of terrorists which comprised of Sri Lankans and Maldivians attacked the capital Male and the president’s Office and other government buildings. This attack was defeated in the end by the government of Maldives at a cost of 11 civilian and 8 soldiers’ lives. This day is marked as victory day in the Maldives and is still celebrated on the 3rd of November.

Atoll Surf in Maldives

Despite being small in size the Maldives islands are one of the most sought after and popular tourist destinations in the world, among holiday makers who want a getaway in closest place there is to heaven on earth. Surrounded by the breathtakingly blue waters of the Indian Ocean visitors will enjoy a vacation centered on sun, and the sea. Many of the country’s visitors enjoy basking in the magnificence around them by spending their vacation relaxing, but for others the perfect vacation entails action and excitement, and of this too there is no shortage in the Maldives. The ocean provides visitors with a range of options for water sports for an excitement filled vacation.

In the still waters visitors will enjoy canoeing, diving and snorkeling, where they can enjoy the beauty of their surroundings and the magical underwater world. But for those who want something more fast paced and action packed Atoll Surfing will be an ideal option. There are three different areas that surfers will enjoy around the Maldives islands, namely the Male atolls, Central Atolls and the South Atolls. Within these areas there are hundreds of spots where surfers head over to and enjoy action packed hours in the sun. Some of these surfing sites have to be accessed by boat adding more adventure to the journey as surfers have to find the ideal spot that suites them.

Though there are water activities to partake in all year long, the season for surfing starts in March and ends in November, yet it is at its peak between April and October. There are areas that suit all levels of surfers, from the beginners and intermediate levels to those that are best for advanced surfers. Some of the best loved of these spots are Chickens which is located near an uninhabited island, Cokes, and Lohi’s. There are many groups and companies that surfers can contact to provide all that is needed to find the perfect site for them. It is a great way for those who want to try something new to spend time during a scenic holiday to the beautiful island nation.

Excitement isn’t all that visitors will be looking for during their vacation, and anyone would enjoy indulging in the luxury of Maldives spa resorts. The tranquil Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas are a fine choice among Maldives resorts, for visitors who want an unforgettable experience.

Riding the Waves and Surfing in Maldives!

Set amidst cool blue waters and pristine beaches, the Maldives offers the perfect playground for water sports such as surfing. Those in search of a Maldives island resort from which to set off on excursions to the country’s best surf spots can stay at Kuramathi Island. Offering elegant Maldives villas, this luxurious resort also provides plenty of water sport activities including windsurfing and kayaking. Those interested in more action packed surfing should look to visit between February and November which is generally considered the surf season, with June to August being the months when one can expect relatively bigger swells. The North Male Atoll is one of the best places for surfing and such hotspots as Chickens at Villingilimathi Huraa, Cokes in Thulusdhoo, Gurus near Male and Honky’s in Thamburudhoo provide plenty of thrills for surfers. Not to be missed is a trip to the South Male Atoll where such sites as Kate’s, Twin Peaks and Riptides are also popular among surfing enthusiasts.

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