Visit the Maldives and experience life stripped down to simplicity, from its cobalt blue seas to the expanses of endless horizons and sunny days. In a nation that stems solely from coral islands, the Maldives is unbridled in possibilities of romantic getaways, luxurious villas and excellent dive spots. From sun worshippers, dive enthusiasts to those looking for a little nook to hide away in, the Maldives is perhaps the most alluring of holiday destinations to be found around the world. By no means is it cheap, the Maldives is packed with accommodation options that could beseech even the wealthiest of travellers. But be rest assured, that the views before you will take your breath away, the pampering will be world class, the sand that is beneath your feet will be one of the finest, and the faces that greet you will be some of the friendliest.
If you are a certified diver, all you need is your licence and you will enjoy free reign on the reefs and atolls of Maldives. Equipment is readily available for rent or purchase, as are a number of diving schools and operators. Even if you are an amateur diver, the dive schools will teach you how to go about diving and take you to the safer spots to dive in to. Of the many options available, there are scuba diving, drift diving, wreck diving and night diving.
There are many dive sites available to be explored, of those worth mentioning are Wreck of the Maldives Victory, Banana Reef, Shark Point, Barracuda Giri and Manta Point. Off the island of Hulule a 35,000 tonne wreck can be found that was capsized in 1981, and is just waiting to be explored. Banana Reef situated at the northern Male atoll is excellent for photography, the fish are not afraid of photographers and will come up close and personal for some spectacular shots. At Shark Point, divers can find friendly gray and whitetip reef sharks, which are known to swim up and down the channel that make up this dive spot. Manta Point located near Ari Atoll is famous for the manta rays that can be seen from December through to April.
When looking for your idyllic, Maldives Resorts you need not look any further than the legendary Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa. Providing discerning guests some of the finest Maldives villas, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa features some of the most innovative spa facilities coupled with the finest of accommodation and dining options to relax, revive and restore body, mind and soul.
