The Maldives is very attractive to tourists for its stunning beaches, azure shores and a variety of exotic flora and fauna. The rich resort is considered one of the most expensive places on the planet and is popular among affluent travelers.
This South Asian state is located among a group of volcanic islands and is located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. The climate here is excellent for year-round recreation, the temperature of the air and water is 25-30 degrees Celsius.
Tourism began after the restructuring of the resort in 2003, before that about the Maldives knew only the richest and most influential people in the world, when the first hotel was built on the islands in 1971. Today the Maldives offers a large number of hotels for all tastes and price categories.
The structure of the Maldives is that the country is composed of separate atolls, this article will focus on the atolls of Ari and Rasdu. Atoll Ari is considered the largest in the archipelago, it includes 44 islands, in the north of it is a small atoll Rasdu.
On the territory of the atolls a huge number of restaurants with cuisines of all nationalities and restaurants with a certain direction of dishes, such as only seafood dishes or only dishes cooked on the grill.
In addition to the standard chess, billiards and tennis, tourists are invited to participate in a kind of competitions – crab races. For a fee a tourist chooses “his” crab and cheers for him. The task of the participant is to come first. Usually this event causes a lot of emotions.
Since the coconut industry is widely developed on the island, a large area of Ari and Rasdu are coconut plantations. For particularly selective tourists – helicopter flights.
From the passenger seat, tourists can see the islands, beaches, lagoons, and parks. To experience new emotions, you can sit in the pilot’s seat and fly the plane during the flight. But for this you need to take special courses and pass the test for a certificate.
And since the cost of this entertainment is much higher, not all tourists can afford it. For fans of less extreme flights is open for sale tickets for hydroplanes.
On each of the islands tourists are offered spa services that will help you relax and feel more rested. On the atolls of Ari and Rasdu is widely developed hotel business. And the policy of the hotels is that each of them has its own unique zest.
Thus Nika Island Resort has a reputation as the most romantic hotel. It is located in the northwest of Ari Atoll. A seaplane transfer is arranged from the airport, which is about 25 minutes. At exactly twelve o’clock at night, the lights go out all over the island, from the streetlights to the restaurants and cafes.
The lights go off for three minutes. According to the organizers’ plan, during this time the lovers on the island should say to each other the three cherished phrases – “I love you.” And just romantic natures can lie on the sand and for three minutes admire the stars in the night sky.
Banyan Tree Maldives Manodivaru is for people who want privacy and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle and other tourists. The hotel can be reached in 35 minutes by seaplane from the airport. The hotel is designed for only 2-18 guests.
There are all conditions to ensure that the guests of the hotel do not cross with each other, so each room has its own butler.
Affluent travelers can stay at the W Retreat & Spa. It is located 80 km from the airport (30 minutes by seaplane) and is a high-class hotel. It provides an individual approach to each client, chic restaurants and bars.
For active recreation choose Sun Island Resort & Spa (100 km from the airport in Rasdu Atoll). The hotel is one of the largest hotels in the Maldives. Its territory has the largest freshwater pool in the Maldives. The hotel can devote your vacation to land and water sports under the responsive guidance of instructors.
On the atolls of Ari and Rasdu you can find a hotel that meets the purpose of tourists’ stay in the Maldives, their needs, wishes and hobbies. This ensures a pleasant stay and an excellent holiday that will leave only the best memories.
You can get to the islands from the capital Male:
30 minutes seaplane flight and you’re on Ari
High speed boat and after 2,5 hours you will be on Rasda
Also on the islands, if you’re tired of just relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere, you can do sports:
- diving,
- windsurfing,
- snorkeling,
- sea kayaking,
- water skiing,
- sailing,
- catamaran rides,
- water banana rides,
- jet skis,
- parasailing,
- bike rides and much more.
Some hotels offer an excursion to the capital, where you will be introduced to the culture of the city, you will visit a museum, markets, stores and other attractions.