CHEAP CARIBBEAN HOLIDAYS

The Maldives are the perfect destination for anyone seeking a luxury holiday as they offer more than 80 islands for exploration. Each island has its own unique atmosphere and there are plenty of resorts that provide everything you could ever want from a tropical island. The Maldives are not only a popular destination with honeymooners and couples seeking romance, they also offer adventure.

There are actually around 1,200 separate islands located in the Maldives, although many of them are uninhabited. Set in the Indian Ocean, the nearest neighbors are India and Sri Lanka. The most populated island is Male, a busy thriving island where at least a third of the population lives and home to the international airport. Most people arriving in The Maldives fly into this airport and then have to get another smaller aircraft or a boat out to their chosen island or resort. The main area of Male is the northern waterfront and where most of the trade and business is carried out. The waterfront area and surrounding streets are teeming with shops selling plenty of local goods and produce. In the same area can be found the Fish Market and the Local Market, an interesting place to soak up the local culture and pick up a few bargains. You will see dried fish, fresh fruits and vegetables and the catch of the day arriving fresh from the fishermen.

The climate in the Maldives is constant all year around and temperatures average 70 – 80 degrees on most days. The islands are lush with foliage and exotic plants and the cool evening breezes from the ocean means that it is never too hot for visitors.

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