Visiting the paradise of the Maldives
Let’s start our discovery of the day with the essential end-of-day activity: the Sunset Cruise
This activity offered on most of the island-hotels on offer is one of the highlights of the trip.
About 30 minutes before sunset, you set sail aboard a dhoni, the traditional Maldivian boat to enjoy the sunset at sea. The colors change successively from yellow to orange, then to red, and end with a deep purple. Sometimes, dolphins join the trip for a few minutes and then move away and their silhouettes stand out in shadow. Don’t forget your camera to capture those moments.
Some cruises are accompanied by a cocktail, with or without alcohol, to be enjoyed quietly as the boat glides gently in the evening breeze. It is a very peaceful moment when the freshness of the sea air pleasantly caresses the skin overheated by a day spent on the beach.
Let’s continue our suggestions with a day on a desert island
With the Maldives archipelago made up of over 1,200 islands and countless sandbanks, there is always a desert island near your hotel. The resorts offer to spend half a day or a day and sometimes even a night (all comfort, of course). It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a staple on your trip. Spending time on a desert island allows you to discover more preserved coral reefs. Real aquatic gardens. These excursions are also a great way to get a change of scenery and see another island.
For your safety, a boat and an employee of your hotel remain discreetly nearby in case of need and especially with a good stock of cold drinks, without forgetting to eat. Play Robinson Crusoe!
Depending on the types of excursions you choose to take, you can enjoy a barbecue of fresh fish on the deserted beach, sometimes caught by the crew that takes you to the island. Couldn’t get any cooler. If you spend a night there, it’s right on the beach and you’ll sleep in a soft four-poster bed with a mosquito net. Imagine falling asleep with the only sound of the lullaby waves and under the stars.
As a reminder, topless and naturism are strictly prohibited in the Maldives, even on deserted islands.
A magnificent archipelago about an hour’s flight from southern India or Sri Lanka, the Maldives undoubtedly offers one of the most paradisiacal settings in the world. Surrounded by 1,200 atolls and islets, the country has a large number of small corners of paradise, where it is easy to feel alone in the world. Alone, or with his other half. Although the archipelago is probably the ideal destination for lovers, the fact remains that a stay on the island will also delight families, sports enthusiasts who love diving and surfing, or globetrotters.
A relaxing stopover that goes perfectly with a discovery of the cultural treasures of Sri Lanka, located less than an hour’s flight away. After the millennial splendours of Sigiriya or Polonnaruwa and a refreshing visit to Ceylon’s tea plantations, there is nothing like ending your journey gently, on a pristine sandy beach bordered by the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. These magnificent lagoons offer a magnificent underwater spectacle where multicolored fish, turtles and sharks evolve. A unique fragile world that local authorities are undertaking to preserve at all costs in the face of the dangers generated by climate change. Thus, the 1400 km² of coral reefs of Baa Atoll have been classified as a biosphere reserve by Unesco
A trip to the Maldives, combined with a visit to Sri Lankan heritage, is the assurance of fulfilling all your desires for escape and discovery, both culturally and naturally.
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