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Maldives – a tropical paradise in the ocean

Tourists in the Maldives are awaited by the most exotic and romantic vacation

Weather – tropical

The climate in the Maldives is tropical, with high humidity. The most suitable time for a vacation in terms of weather is the period from mid-December to the end of April, when precipitation is minimal due to the circulation of the dry monsoon. Air and ocean water temperatures hover around 30 degrees. However, it should be noted that during this period accommodation prices are higher. From May to June, accommodation prices decrease, but there is a lot of rain during this period.

Sports and relaxation under the palms

Most leisure activities in the Maldives are associated with the sea or water sports. The Maldives are an ideal place for divers. The local waters are home to a large number of underwater inhabitants, such as dolphins, whale sharks, moray eels, and turtles. You can also explore underwater caves or sunken ships.

Most hotels have professional diving centers and rental points for various sports equipment. The islands also offer favorable conditions for surfing. For lovers of land sports, there are tennis and squash courts, a gym, and saunas. For example, the Club Med Kani resort offers a combination of beach relaxation with sports activities: snorkeling, aqua aerobics, yoga, kayaking (with a transparent bottom for observing the rich fauna of the underwater world). Women in their free time can visit spa salons with a wide selection of wellness treatments.

Wedding on exotic islands

The Maldives are the most romantic place for wedding ceremonies. Symbolic ceremonies are intended for couples who want to renew their wedding vows in an exotic setting on the beaches of the Indian Ocean. No documents are required for these ceremonies.

The basic wedding package in the Maldives typically includes:

• makeup for the bride;
• solemn ceremony;
• wedding bouquet and cake;
• romantic candlelit dinner;
• music;
• wedding photos;
• wedding certificate;
• accommodation and meals.

The beautiful archipelago of the Maldives offers its guests accommodation in about 150 centers. You can book accommodation both in simple bungalows located on white beaches and in luxurious villas that have their own pools and additional servants.

Food in local restaurants is very tasty, with notes of Mediterranean, Indian, Arabic, and Asian cuisine. The main ingredients for cooking are fish and seafood, chicken and beef, rice, vegetables, and spices. Delicious fresh juices are most often made from bananas, pineapple, lime, and papaya.

Interesting facts

• The Maldives is the smallest Muslim country in the world.

• The highest point of the Maldives Islands is only 2.5 meters above sea level.

• One of the safest countries in the world for travelers, due to the small area of the islands.

• The Maldives is a separate state, 90% of whose territory consists of water and only 10% land.

• In 2009, the Maldives became the first country in the world to hold a government meeting underwater. The purpose of the event was to draw attention to the problem of climate change.

• In the Maldives, there is a strict ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places.

• Weekend days in the Maldives are Friday and Saturday.

• The smallest inhabited island in the Maldives is only 80 meters long and 40 meters wide.