Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s Jewel

Jhalak Shanghvi
Jan 31, 2019
2 min read

Updated: Jan 31, 2019

There are approx 110 resorts in Maldives to choose from. The best part is that mostly all of them enjoy a very scenic view due to the natural geographic landscape of the country ands its islands.

The locals are very educated and the literacy rate is almost 98% therefore you can expect a fair and nice experiential visit. Alcohol is only available inside the hotels and resorts.

Since it is near the equator it is relatively warm and the average temperature of Maldives ranges between 23 degrees C to 31 degrees C, and the best season to visit Maldives is between November to April. As the monsoon is also quite heavy due to it proximity to the equator, which runs from May to October. We personally do not suggest the rainy season unless you wish to just stay indoors and do nothing.

Of all there is a sad part, that due to the climatic shift and the sea levels rising, the corals are dying and the islands sinking. Maldives, apart from the amazing coral spread is also home to the ‘Whale Shark’.

Maldives is home to around 21 species of whales and dolphins, 5 species marine turtles. All of this can be enjoyed by means of a boat ride (try the traditional boats called dhows) Maldives, is one of the safest countries in the world.

There are several outdoor adventurous activities available in Maldives such as boarding, free diving, jet skis, kayaking, kite surfing, parasailing, surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, and underwater scooters.

Let’s talk about the finest of experiences of Maldives when it comes to resorts and hotels:

Coco Prive: One of the finest and exclusive in the world. Private island and a hot choice for celebrities. 35 minutes from Male Airport on a place called Kuda Hithi. One of the finest and most extravagant.

Soneva Jani: 45 minutes sea plane ride from Male airport. Twenty-five luxurious overwater villas on an exclusive private Island

Gili Lankanfushi: Private resort island located 20 minutes boat ride from Male airport.

Joali: Set on the 24 acre island of Muravandhoo, and 45 minutes by Seaplane by Male. The villas are enormous, with one of the finest food in Maldives.

St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: Located 40 minutes seaplane ride from Male in the southern Dhaalu Atoll. Most of this island remains undeveloped and the marine life here is magnificent.