BEAUTY OF MALDIVES

Maldives is called as “the tropical paradise” for reasons. Its beauty is none like other. Maldives is a tropical country with separated islands, which are separated by sea. Each each island is surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. It is a wonderful experience to visit and explore the beauty of the islands.

The sea covers about 99% of the Maldives and it is where most attractive things lie in. The natural beauty lies in the Maldivian sea beats no other. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals, and so many other marine lives. And that is the reason people say, diving in Maldives is unforgettable.

Almost all the islands in Maldives are surrounded by beautiful pure white sandy beaches. Even if you have nothing else to do, I am sure you won’t get bored walking in the soft white sandy beaches and leaving your foot prints on.

When you look at an island from a distance, you can find green trees before anything else, and specially the coconut palms. That brings more beauty to the islands, plus you get amazing drink out of the coconut palms.

During my time in Maldives, I also had the opportunity to visit some of the local islands, such as Kihadoo, Donfanu, and others whose names I can no longer recall. These visits allowed me to interact with the local people and gain a understanding of the culture and traditions of Maldives.

All of these islands were located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where I was employed. I was fortunate enough to work in world-class resorts such as Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, The Nautilus Maldives, and sister properties Milaidhoo Maldives . Aside from my work, I also had the chance to visit a variety of other beautiful resorts, including Baros Maldives, Reethi Beach, Anathara Kihavah, Sonivafushi, Finolhu, and many more. Each of these resorts offered a unique and unforgettable experience, showcasing the best that Maldives has to offer.

The natural beauty, cultural richness, and hospitality of Maldives left a lasting impression on me. I am grateful for the opportunities I had to explore this amazing country and its diverse offerings, and I look forward to the day when I can return and experience it all again.

As someone who was based in the Baa Atoll, I frequently visited the capital of the atoll, Eydafushi, for shopping and other errands. This allowed me to get a feel for local life and culture, and to experience the island in a more intimate way.

One of my fondest memories from my time in Maldives was a visit to my friend Siwaz's house in Eydafushi during Ramadan. Siwaz was kind enough to invite me to join him for a traditional Maldivian meal, which was made from breadfruit. The meal was unlike anything I had ever tasted before, and it was a unique and special experience that I will always remember.

The hospitality and kindness of the people in Maldives made my time there truly unforgettable. I am grateful for the friends I made during my time in the country and for the experiences I had that allowed me to understand the culture and traditions of Maldives in a deeper way.

Another highlight of my time in Maldives was the close relationships I formed with my colleagues. Despite the fact that we met on an official basis, they quickly became like brothers to me. We spent many hours together at work and outside of work, and I valued their camaraderie and support.

Working in a foreign country can be challenging, but having supportive colleagues made the experience much more enjoyable. I am grateful for the connections I formed with my colleagues in Maldives and for the memories we made together.

In conclusion, my time in Maldives was truly unforgettable. From the stunning beauty of the country, to the warm and hospitable people, to the close relationships I formed with my colleagues, my experiences in Maldives will always hold a special place in my heart. I am grateful

MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS IN MALDIVES                        1 Ukulhas, Alif Alif Atoll

Best Experience: budget experience holiday, couples and families with kids, beaches, honeymoon, house reef snorkeling, diving, big game fishing

Ukulhas is the winner on our 'most spectacular beaches' list, and the champion of environment protection in the Maldives. With unique features for the Maldives, Ukulhas is an local island of the North Ari atoll that welcome for budget tourism with a wide choice of guest houses and mini-hotels. Known for good ecology, cleanliness and high marine biodiversity, today, an inexpensive holiday on Ukulhas is one of the best ways to discover the sun, sand and sea of the Maldives without breaking the bank! Staying allows you to dive into the local fishing community and get experience of auyhentic Maldives.

Worthy 5-stars award, beautiful beach is on  

  west side with a sunset view. A long strip of sugar-white-soft sand with a fringe of low vegetation borders with crystal clear turquoise waters, ideal for swimming. The tourist beach is a true paradise where you can swim and sunbathe in bikinis, play in the sand or go snorkeling. Just opposite Gunbaru Inn (recommended) there is a narrow channel in the corals to get to the house reef. During the high season a wide range of water sports is offered here. The beach has enough sun beds and umbrellas and in the near future the beach area for tourists is going to expand, which will also include new cafes and restaurants. The most instagrammable beach in Ukulhas and popular sandy play ground is on the southern tip of Ukulhas. Read Full Review...

2 Thoddoo, North Ari Atoll

Best Experience: A fabulous beaches, authentic Maldivian experience holiday, for family, for couples, snorkeling, diving, fishing

The emerald in the setting of golden sand, Thoddoo is one of the local islands of North Ari atoll in the Maldives. To most locals, the island is famous as the “island of watermelons”. This is no surprise as a large percentage of the gorgeous island of Thoddoo is composed of farms used to cultivate the fruit through- out the year. However, the farming on the island are a secondary attraction to the tourists flocking in droves to enjoy the private beach area regarded by many as among the most beautiful beaches in the country. With over 30 guesthouses and economy hotels and surrounded by warm turquoise waters and pristine sea life, Thoddoo offers unlimited options for snorkel, diving, water sports and cheap excursions, including island hopping and a picnic on a sand bank.

Situated on the sunset side of the island, Thoddoo's tourist private beach is one of the most beautiful and iconic in the country. Sugar-white, fine sand is very soft and does not heat up in the sun, which allows you to walk along the shore barefoot, without risking children to burn feet. The beach area for swimming is surrounded by buoys, followed by a house reef that abounds in colorful marine life and is ideal for snorkeling. Read Full Review...

3 Dhigurah, South Ari Atoll

Best Experience: budget experience holiday, beaches, for family, for couples, swimming with mantas and whale sharks, snorkeling, diving

The famous area to swim with whale shark in Maldives, Dhigurah is a long island with stretch of white sandy beaches. Heaven for fans of underwater adventures, Dhigurah island is 20-minutes by domestic flight or 1.5 hour speed-boat ride from Malé airport. Budgetary in width, and stretching for a length of 3 kilometers, a beautiful populated island is considered to be one of the longest in the Maldives.                                                                                                                                                                                                4 Feridhoo, Ari Atoll

Best Experience: budget trip, couples, beaches, house reef snorkeling, diving

Embraced with powdery soft sands and turquoise waters, Feridhoo is an idyllic inhabited island for unforgettable beach experience in the Maldives. With a handful of guest houses, the island offers a relaxed budget holiday for avid divers, snorkeling fans and beach lovers. Located in the North Ari (Alifu Alifu) Atoll, Feridhoo Island is known for its natural beauty, friendly people and their simple way of life.

Embraced with powdery soft sands and turquoise waters, Feridhoo is an idyllic inhabited island for unforgettable beach experience in the Maldives. With a handful of guest houses, the island offers a relaxed budget holiday for avid divers, snorkeling fans and beach lovers. Located in the North Ari (Alifu Alifu) Atoll, Feridhoo Island is known for its natural beauty, friendly people and their simple way of life.

There is a long and beautiful bikini beach on the island with fabulous view and lush jungles in the background, with a lot of sun bed and huts (shade is guaranteed). The 600 meters of unspoilt white beach is maintained by the local community and cleaned every day. You can watch both the sunset and sunrise on the beach. The small sandbar towards the island's west tip is a lovely place to spend a day snorkeling and sunbathing. Read Full Review...

5 Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Best Experience: Easy to reach by air, holiday in Maldives with a small budget, beaches, a great offer of excursions, yoga, big game fishing, diving

The long island is the home to Hanimaadhoo International Airport, in the unspoiled north of the Maldives Well connected to Male international airport by numerous daily 45 minutes flights Hanimaadhoo offers to budget travellers it's miles of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoon, luxuriant vegetation and privacy in an untouched nature, living the genuine and natural Maldives with all modern accommodation facilities. Suited for a water adventures and nature lovers, Hanimadhoo is genuine gateway where to be spoiled with an authentic Maldivian warm hospitality.

6 Fulidhoo, Vaavu atoll

Best Experience: Close to Male, beaches, couples, families, diving, fishing, water adventures

A very special place, Fulidhoo is one of the inhabited islands of the Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives. In recent years, Fulidhoo has seen an inflow of tourists in search of its Maldivian, budget paradise, with an inexpensive accommodation, beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters and a rich marine life, all those components behind which people fly half the world to get real Maldives experience and say with confidence : "Liked everything!". The island is also famous for the "Langiri" events - a traditional dance with drums and tambourines, which is a cultural landmark of the island.

7 Kelaa, Haa Alifu Atoll

Best Experience: Couples, family vacation, beaches, activities

Famous for the most beautiful beaches, Kelaa Island is a inhabited island in the Haa Alifu atoll in the Maldives. Opening for budget tourism in 2015, Kelaa is the authentic experience of the Maldives with a handful of guest houses on the island, white beaches, a beautiful lagoon and an impressive sea life. Whether it's a solo trip, a honeymoon or a family vacation, everyone will find here their own piece of paradise. The locals are very hospitable and sympathetic people, and they do everything for the unforgettable experience of their guests on Kelaa, and many who have visited here plan to return to the island again.

8 Omadhoo, North Ari atoll

Best Experience: authentic Maldives, beach, house reef snorkeling, couples, famiies, swimming with whale sharks, diving

With love, the well-groomed and hospitable Maldives Island, Omadhoo is a picturesque fishing village in the heart of Ari Atoll. In contrast to the 5-star resorts on Omadhoo you will find idyllic Maldives with a quiet island life and local traditions. A beautiful house reef boasts healthy and colorful corals with an amazing marine life, including sharks and turtles, and is ideal for snorkeling and diving. The island has a diving center PADI. Lodging options are limited to a few guest houses, but generally positive reviews, excellent food, and in general you will be pleasantly surprised by such a classy budget vacation!

9 Bodufolhudhoo, North Ari Atoll

Best Experience: for Couples, guiet and private, beach, value, house reef snorkeling

A great option for a a fun-filled cheap trip to the Maldives, Bodufolhudhoo is a small island only 1.5 hours by speed boat from Male. The beautiful place to unwind is well known for its spectacular marine life with a beautiful house reef ideal for snorkeling and is surrounded by a some famous resorts including Nika Island Resort, Velidoo and Gangehi. The locals take good care of beaches and the environment, so Bodufolhudhoo is one of the most environmentally friendly islands in North Ari Atoll.

10 Fulhadhoo, Baa atoll