Must Know Information Before You Plan Your Maldive Holidays
March 11, 2010Julius Corinthius No Comments »Many a traveler wanting a five-star luxury getaway reserve their vacation in the Maldives. It’s one of the world’s best exotic island destinations. It’s paradise on earth while being the home to the world’s best resorts. Maldives vacations are very special occasions.
The Maldives are located near the equator in the Indian Ocean just south of Sri Lanka. It’s an island nation consisting of over one thousand coral islands occupying 1% of its 90,000 km2 territory. The resident population lives on 185 islands. Many of the remaining islands are deserted and they are used for tourism and agriculture.
Twenty eight percent of the country’s GDP is from tourism. The government’s tax revenues are largely derived from imports and tourism making up about 90%. Tourism is the fastest growing sector of the Maldives economy.
Between 1972 and the present, the number of resorts has grown from 2 to over 100. Over 8.4 million tourists have visited the Maldives since 1972.
The Bandos Island Resort and the Kurumba Village Resort were the first two resorts that opened in 1972.
On secluded Vabbinfaru Island, you’ll find the five-star Banyan Tree Resort. This resort is most known for its luxurious Maldives bungalow-style rooms. The subgenus of tropical figs commonly referred to as the banyan tree is what the resort is named after.
On the northern reef called Lhaviyano Atoll is where the Kuredu Island Resort Maldives is located. The island has pristine white sand beaches making up more than 3 kilometers of the island. This island paradise is complete with thatched villas and bungalows, crystal blue water and incredible views.
Maldives snorkeling and scuba diving is the best the world has to offer. It’s very popular throughout the year because the weather remains temperate. The average year round temperature is 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Maldives is a popular place for honeymooners. For this reason, resorts are often reserved in advance so it’s best to make your reservations early regardless of what time of year you’re planning to travel. Due to its tropical climate, the Maldives never really gets cold so you can travel there comfortably in the winter months and still enjoy it.
Maldives vacations are very expensive and are reserved for those seeking a luxury destination. Honeymoon in Maldives islands is popular. Most average people generally save for years in order to afford a first-class honeymoon.
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