The islands of Maldives - perfect holiday destination all year round

The islands of Maldives

If a sun filled paradise is what you crave for your ideal then why not make the trip to the Maldives? The Maldives is a true tropical paradise where you can enjoy delicious beaches and sumptuous clear waters without the exclusivity once seen here. Prices have become more affordable, meaning that you can enjoy one of the most stunning places in the world without the cost once associated with a trip here. 

The islands of Maldives have deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced in your hand. If you enjoy the water then take advantage of the beautiful corals. There are some wonderful sights to behold including turtles, dolphins and sharks.

The islands of Maldives appear in between the trading route of the Indian Ocean. With the to-ing and fro-ing of people due to centuries of trading this is reflected in the Maldivian people, their language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes.

The mixing of cultures is very much seen in Maldivian arts. The music played with the local bodu-beru (big-drum) resemble that of African drumming. The dhoni (a unique Maldivian sailboat) has significant similarities to the Arabian dows. The fine artistry of Maldivians, seen in the intricate details on wooden beams in antique mosques, represents what has been gained from Southeast Asian architecture.

Maldivian culture has continued to evolve with the times. Locals still eat the freshly caught local fish and fishermen still spend days out at sea as they have for generations. Tourism now takes a standing prominence. The effects of the modern world are now embraced, while still striving to uphold the people’s identity, traditions and beliefs. 

Did you know?

Ninety-nine percent of the Maldives is made up of sea. The people of the islands are widely dispersed across the atolls, with about 200 inhabited islands. About 90 islands are developed as tourist resorts and the rest are uninhabited or used for agriculture and other livelihood purposes.

What’s the weather like?

Maldives has two distinct seasons; dry season (and wet season, with the former extending from January to March and the latter from mid-May to November.

The weather in the Maldives is usually picture perfect: sunlit days, breezy nights, balmy mornings, and iridescent sunsets. The temperature hardly changes - which makes packing for your holiday an easier task than other destinations. With the average temperature at c. 30oC throughout the year, the sun is constant most days. 

What you should pack?

Insect repellent (30-50% DEET recommended)

Bathing shoes (coral can be sharp)

Underwater camera

Sun tan lotion (an obvious one I know but it’s hot, hot, hot over there)

Books! (there's not a whole lot to do over there)

What not to pack

Cigarettes

Alcohol (it’s a Muslim country remember)

High Heels (they don’t go well with sand)

Synthetic clothing (need I say more?)

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