Are you feeling stressed, tired and in dire need of some time off? Are you dreaming of lazing around on pristine beaches as the tropical sun warms you? Then, put some serious thought into making your next vacation a visit to the pleasant cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean. Blessed with spectacular natural beauty and endowed with a relaxing atmosphere, the Republic of Maldives attracts thousands of tourists to her islands every year.
Maldives is the true embodiment of having ‘a holiday in the sun’ with around one hundred islands catering specifically to the needs of tourists. Once in Maldives, your options are endless. For those who wish to experience the beauties of the underwater world without getting wet, night fishing, night snorkelling and rides in glass bottomed boats are sure to satisfy you. If you wish to spend your vacation with as many water sports as you like, Maldives provides you with the options of scuba diving, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, snorkelling, parasailing, knee boarding, kite surfing and many more!
For the avid diver, the experience takes on a whole new meaning in Maldives for the North Atoll of this nation is very well known for its superb diving sites. The underwater marine life too is in abundance for there are a number of coral reefs and shipwrecks conducive for the showcasing of manta rays, a myriad of fish, octopus and many more.
One of the most popular diving points in the North Atoll, coincidentally the first such point to be discovered, is Banana Reef. Diving in Banana Reef is a truly colourful and enjoyable experience for marine life is found in abundance in the coral reef. Some of the fish that can be sighted include the banner fish, morays, jackfish, blue striped snapper and the squirrelfish and the cliffs and caves of the area simply add to the beauty of the site.
A number of Maldives island resorts are located on the North Atoll itself making accommodation convenient. When selecting a Maldives resort, you would be bombarded with a number of choices and making the correct decision will influence the quality of your holiday. Opting to stay a hotel like Adaaran Hudhuranfushi is sure to guarantee you an aura of tranquility yet be complete with a number of activities, including diving expeditions to the Banana Reef.
