Pleasure and holiday seekers flock to the Maldives Islands known as an idyllic destination. Located in the Indian Ocean, the islands are a gathering of over 1200 small coral islets which provide white pristine beaches, translucent shimmering waters and settings that are both picturesque and perfect.
Visitors to the islands will be enamoured with the range of leisure and sporting activities on offer. Water sports are a popular pastime for visitors to the islands. These include surfing, water skiing, jet skiing and parasailing. For the more adventurous, exploring the surrounding islands proves to be a great activity. While cruising the atolls on vessels known as livaboards, visitors can experience unique expeditions.
This destination is renowned as a diving hot-spot. The underwater life surrounding the Maldives islands provides guests a magical experience. Hundreds of species are found in these waters including rare and endangered kinds. The barracuda, angel fish and even the grey reef shark can be found in these waters.
The Maldives is also a haven for diving aficionados as many resorts have their own diving schools promoting snorkelling and diving. Underwater photography is another activity that the Maldives are famous for. These expeditions are the ideal way to take in the beauty of the marine life.
Surrounding the atolls are the exotic coral reefs. These natural obstacles offer marine life and fish a much needed shelter. Scientific exploration has found out that the coral formation was created through some kind of volcanic explosion and continues to live in large colonies. The intricate and delicate nature of the coral formation creates beautiful underwater murals that are definitely a must see.
Heralded by marine lovers as precious, the presence of underwater life in the coral reefs contributes towards sustaining the ecosystems. With over 200 coral species found, the splendour of these formations must be preserved.
For a glimpse of paradise, visitors to the islands can elect to stay at the Anantara, Kivavah, located on Baa Atoll which is within a short plane ride from the mainland. These individual abodes epitomize a luxurious villa in Maldives, standing out among all Maldives resorts .Breathtakingly appointed abodes where every minute detail has been taken care of, helping to ensure the most memorable of stays.