6 Incredible Things You Can Do on a Maldives Holiday
The Maldives invites you to experience its idyllic scenery. Surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and lush tropical greenery, the Maldives is made up of 1200 remote islands, each fringed by sugary white sand beaches and kaleidoscopic marine life. Many of these islands are completely private and home to lavish, five-star resorts. While it’s a no-brainer to think of basking in the sun, cocktail in hand by the pool, the Maldives offers so much more. For the smallest country in Asia, there is an incredible number of experiences to be had in this bucket list paradise.
Explore the breathtaking underwater world
Picture-perfect, crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, the Maldives has a reputation for being one of the worlds most stunning places. Encounter stingrays, reef sharks, sea turtles and schools of unique tropical fish when you go scuba diving while holidaying in the Maldives. If you’ve never dived before, not to worry – the Maldives is the ideal place to learn. Many resorts, including OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and Radisson Blu Resort Maldives offer PADI-certified dive courses for beginners. If diving doesn’t tickle your fancy, how about giving snorkelling a try. Most resorts in the Maldives have their own house-reefs teeming with colourful marine life, just waiting for you to explore. Jump straight into the water from your overwater villa and swim to the house-reef to experience the incredible underwater ecosystem. Some resorts will even organize private snorkelling tours led by marine biologists to help you spot some incredible marine life.
Set sail on a traditional Maldivian dhoni at sunset
The Maldives, being a low-laying archipelago of islands and atolls, is best explored via boat. Crafted from coconut wood and usually painted in hues of blue, the traditional Maldivian boat is called a dhoni. A true symbol of this paradise, experience how the original Maldivian people have travelled for centuries. The fluorescent pink sunset on the Indian Ocean, is one of the most magical and awe-inspiring experiences. What better way to sit back, relax and watch the sun go down on the sparkling horizon, than on a traditional dhoni with dolphins playfully surfing the boats bow waves. Sunset is usually their favourite time to peak above the water’s surface and show off an acrobatic display, no doubt enjoying the breathtaking sunset too.
Pamper yourself with an indulgent spa treatment
Famous for its luxury resorts and known as a top-tier, luxury holiday destination, if there’s any place to go all out – it’s the Maldives! Indulge yourself with a treatment (or two) at your resort’s spa for unparallelled relaxation and rejuvenation. Trust us when we say, your body will thank you. Eco-conscious and destination-immersive, many spas incorporate local island ingredients into their treatments, like coral sand, seaweed, pineapple and papaya. There are a range of treatments to choose, from traditional massage, facials and body wraps to bespoke beauty and spa treatments tailored to suit you, like intimate couples’ treatments complete with champagne and chocolate. Most spas also have a beauty salon, offering a menu of treatments like manicures and pedicures, hairdressing and make-up services. Wellness centres are also commonly a part of Spa facilities, offering yoga, sound baths, meditations and a menu of other holistic treatments. With so many different options, relaxation is inevitable.
Get an adrenaline rush with exhilarating water sports
If you have more of a lively itinerary for the Maldives, there are an incredible number of thrilling adventures to get the adrenaline pumping. A water-lovers playground, most resorts will offer motorized or non-motorized water sports. From jet skiing and water skiing to wakeboarding, kitesurfing, tubing, banana boating and much more, there are so many fun ways to enjoy the water. If you’re truly a thrill seeker, perhaps give parasailing or sky diving a try for an aerial view of the islands – A great way to spot hidden gems! If you’d prefer to relax on the water and float blissfully, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing are the way to go. Whichever way you’d like to experience the Maldives, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Dine at an underwater restaurant
Luxury dining in the Maldives is to be expected at your five-star resort. Experience talented Michelin-starred chefs who live to create the most exquisite cuisine to satisfy any craving. With that said, the Maldives has pioneered one of the world’s most unique dining experiences – Underwater restaurants. With only a handful of resorts offering this incredible experience, Subsix, located at Niyama Private Island, is a three-story, subaquatic entertainment venue offering a seafood menu whilst immersed in the world underwater, watching the vibrant marine life glide by. At night, it turns into a nightclub, where adults-only glow parties illuminate the depths of the ocean. The décor is on theme with sea anemone chairs and a shell-shaped bar, the only place on earth to fabulously live out your mermaid dreams.
Only BLU, accessible from both OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, is situated more than six metres below sea level and is the largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives. With a variety of dishes from seafood, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, Only BLU caters for every taste, paired with red and white wines.
Stay in an overwater villa
Wake up to the gentle lapping of waves and the sun aglow on the horizon, bouncing off the water to create a shimmering view from your private, overwater villa. Begin your day jumping straight into the crystal-clear waters from your own deck and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in an overwater villa. The general thought around overwater villas in the Maldives is that they’re expensive and unattainable for the regular holidaymaker, but this is far from true with our all inclusive holiday packages tailored to suit all budgets from smaller one-bedroom bungalows to extravagant villas with pools and water slides, glass floors and retractable roofs.
We love the generous decks at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa – ideal for basking in the sun with your favourite holiday read. Meanwhile, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives’ overwater villas feature private swimming pools. However you choose to experience the Maldives, an overwater villa is an iconic part of the Maldivian holiday dream.
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