Maldives Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

Located on the Indian sub-continent, Maldives is a fascinating string of islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a paradise vacation destination for those seeking to spend time in the sun or engaging in water sports. There are twenty-six natural atolls in the country that offer a multitude of activities for both night and day. Enjoy the enormous lagoons in this country, take a night fishing or a scuba diving trip or if you are more adventurous, try windsurfing. You can even get a full look at the islands with an aerial sightseeing trip.

Male is the capital city of the Maldives and has many hidden treasures for you to uncover. Visit the National Museum in Sultan's Park to view the exquisite collection of artifacts or the Friday Mosque dating back to the 17th century. There are many mosques in this city, so you could spend a lot of time just getting to see them all. Experienced divers will want to take a trip to the Victory Wreck located on the western side of Hulule.

See the traditional techniques used in creating the exciting crafts of the country at the Baa Atoll market in Male. If money is not a problem, you could spend some time at the most expensive resort in the country on the island of Makunudhoo, where cocoanut trees surround the beautiful lagoon. You can even have your own island for a day when you visit Maldives. There are many uninhabited islands for which you can charter a boat to take you and your loved one to a location where you can pretend you have been marooned. The island-hopping tour is popular with tourists who want to get a glimpse of all that this country has to offer.