A Review On Maldives

A Review On Maldives


Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a chain of 1,900 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls southwest of Sri Lanka and India.Maldives has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of business and fiscal freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation.

Tourist destinations

1. Male
Thrumming with scooters and cars and Indian bazaars stacked with coconuts and spice, the city of Male – the capital of the Maldives atolls – has the frenetic feel of a place crammed into a slot that’s too small for it.
And that’s because it is.Although rarely visited (most travelers bypass the city on seaplanes heading straight for their resort), the town is crammed onto a pint-sized islet in the North Male Atoll.It manages to fit some fascinating sights between its streets though, like the 17th-century Friday Mosque and the gold-tipped Islamic Centre.

2. Hulhumale Island
Sat just across the sparkling waters from the capital of Male, the island of Hulhumale is forever growing and growing as more and
more land is reclaimed to house the sprawling urban tendrils of the city.It’s also the home of the Velana International Airport, which is the main gateway to these paradisiacal islands for most.However, don’t be put off by how all that sounds – Hulhumale is actually a charming place.

3. Maafushi
Maafushi might not have the sprawling luxury resorts and opulent 5-star hotels that many of its nearby brothers do, but it’s got plenty of charm.Sadly ravaged in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the place has been busy rebuilding its salt-washed fishing jetties and industrious sailor huts in the last decadeSomething that’s helped is the opening up of rights to local guesthouses, which is transforming Maafushi into one of the top off-beat island getaways for budget travelers.

4. Utheemu
Sat on the far northern reaches of the Haa Alif Atoll, itself the northernmost of all the Maldivian island chains, the beautiful site of Utheemu holds a special place in the history of this archipelago nation.That’s because it was once the home of the revered Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu – the leader who’s credited with driving out Portuguese invaders from the isles in the late 16th century.

5. Feydhoo
In the 19th century, the people now living between the leafy streets and tight-knit housing blocks here were the inhabitants of nearby Gan island (more on that one later). When the British came in the run up to WWII, Gan was transformed into an airbase, and the locals were shipped out to live on the next island along in the Seenu Atoll.That was Feydhoo, which is today a pretty picture of lived-in Maldivian life.Come and stroll the winding walkways and sample seafood curries with the locals – the welcome is always warm.

Maldives Country in South Asia

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The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small island nation in South Asia, situated in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 700 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland.

In September last year, the FCO updated its terror guidance on the Maldives, warning that an attack was very likely. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers including tourists, it said. There is no danger to tourists.

The Maldives are not for everyone, but they are absolutely perfect for some people on some trips. I can't think of a better place for us to have spent this specific trip. So yes, the Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives were unquestionably worth it for us on this big and special trip.