The Maldives

Photo: Provided by Aeroceania Paradises International

The Maldives are located on the equator in the Indian Ocean. The 1,000 coral islands that make up the Maldives are some of the most pristine in all the world.

Each year, over 250,000 visitors come to the Maldives to stay in reclusive resorts each located on private islands called "atolls." See Hello Maldives to receive a printed travel publication. Also see Consular Information Sheet> for travel requirements and tourist information.

See Travelin Maldives for the best travel information to the islands. Travelin Maldives has a beautiful online photo gallery of the Maldives that can be seen at Travelin Maldives Photo Gallery. Also see Maldivesonline for information about the country, people, and business. And see Maldives Ministry of Tourism for more travel information. Finally, the see the local newspaper Haveeru Dailey.

Photo: Provided by Aeroceania Paradises International; At Fun Island
These pristine unspoiled islands offer some of the best scuba diving in the world. See Voyages Maldives for scuba charters. And for scuba vacations and a list of diving resorts, see Sun Holidays Maldives. For a PADI 5 star diving center, see ProDivers also located Kuredu Island Resort. For a live-a-board scuba diving cruise, see MSS Barutheela.

Even more extraordinary is the price of some stunning resorts in the Maldives. For example, Asdu Sun Island on North Male Atoll has accommodations beginning at $ 40.00 (us) per day, and that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can afford it! And if you bid on the price of your air travel (see Priceline.com above), a vacation to The Maldives could cost less than any trip you have ever taken.

For a resort with stunning luxury, see the The Hilton Maldives on Rangali Island. Also in the luxury class is Lily Beach Resort offering tennis, a gym, and scuba. Another example, see Universal Resorts, the first 5 Star resort in the islands. And one more extraordinary resort, see Bandos Resort , the largest and most luxurious resort in the islands.

The Banyon Tree Resort, Maldives
The list of extraordinary resorts is endless. But I our favorite is The Banyon Tree Resort (Photos above). Take a look at how beautiful this resort is. The Website is breath taking. And The Banyon Tree Resort has a golf course.

Photo: Provided by Aeroceana Paradises Int: At Halaveli Village
For yacht charter and sailing, see South Asian Charter, the first company to offer a crewed sailing charter in the Maldives. Also see S/V Sea Coral, for sailing and diving charters. The Sea Coral can accommodate 10 guest in 5 cabins.

Photo: Provided by Aeroceana Paradises Int: At Fun Island
What a wonderful place to visit and enjoy secluded resorts, beautiful islands, sailing, snorkeling, fine dining, scuba diving, and golf. For those who cherish privacy and pristine beauty, The Maldives are our number one recommended travel destination in the world.