There is no wrong way to holiday in the Maldives. You can fish around and find out, but you will return to the palm-ringed coral islands with vibrant reefs and colourful curries. Stay too long and become softened, possibly unable to return to the hard world outside.
This chain of old seafarer safe havens has had occupants as far back as 1500 BC. The same Aryian travellers thought to have settled in Sri Lanka are expected to settle or wash up in the Maldives. The driftwood shelters of old have been replaced with luxurious holiday resort in Maldives.
The northern Indian Ocean current brought Middle-east traders as it runs down the west side of the island chain, around the south, and then back up the eastern side. This carries and deposits generous nutrients to the area for bountiful, sweet, and succulent marine diversity to enjoy.
If you cruise over to Shark Park, you can free dive as 23 different “dolphin” species play in the area. The first Whale Shark you see will make you squeal with excitement. The islands are coral mountains, not only reefs sticking up here and there. You can find tunnels and caves teaming with diversity and colours, in ultra-filtered water.
So much fishing and trading was done around the Maldives, that they were coined “Money Islands” due to the local cowrie shells being recognized as a global currency. Eat your heart out BitCoin. They export mostly fish and import mostly fuel and are on a great route to do so.
The overwater bungalows harken back to colonial times but only in their remote, natural locations. The updated and sumptuously adorned accommodations are fit with all the conveniences you could need. The rhythm of the ocean gently undulates as you slumber. Your private infinity pool looks over a private view of the vast Indian Ocean.
Stay in and relax while ordering catering service, or dine beneath the ocean in a unique setting as sharks swirl overhead. Either way, the food will be of the highest freshness and quality. Nearly everything but the seafood is flown in daily to keep the island running. There are costs with such exclusivity.
Reserve a seaplane tour and count how many whales you see out of the left, and how many dolphins out of the right. Your first launch hand landing on water is exhilarating. Hopefully, the breathtaking beauty will be imprinted in your mind for future recollection.
The Maldives was once an offshore tax haven, now it’s just a haven offshore. Depending on the season, tourists spend 5-14 days here per trip. Due to the expenses, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for most of us. Make the most of your trip.
Sleep on your flight home. Live, experience, and eat the Maldives while you are here. Your enjoyment and happiness in life are far more important than money. You can not become worldly without travelling the world.
