When planning a vacation, a beach island is a popular destination among many desiring a break away from the routine tasks and responsibilities. Maldives, with its sun kissed beaches, turquoise waters and exotic surroundings are among the most desired locations to escape from reality. Those who select from the star class Maldives Bungalows and resorts, such as the Anantara Veli Maldives for their stay, will be treated to an intimate, serene tropical vacation that will indisputably remain an unforgettably enthralling experience.

Maldives is a vacation destination that is popular for offering many unique and varying attractions to captivate the undivided attention of its visitors beyond the luxury and tranquility of the resorts. guests can visit the calm oceans surrounding the island and dive into the depths of the waters to witness the varieties of colorful marine life, or experience the Maldivian culture first hand as they explore the many fishing villagers dotted with brightly painted houses and the bustling local markets offering beautiful local handcrafts. To experience the both the ocean based attractions and the rich culture of the inhabited islands whilst exploring different exotic surroundings, one can embark on the highly favored “island hopping” where guests, generally through the organizing of the resort, travel to the many habited and inhabited islands surrounding Maldives.

In the form of a luxury cruise one can embark on a journey to explore all of Maldives. Visiting the inhabited islands of Maldives allows one to gain perspective into the life of an ordinary Maldivian, their daily routines, traditions, and culture and appreciate the best of both the fast paced modern world as well as the quiet calm of a typical village. During the cruise one can enjoy engaging in either day or night fishing and travel at the end of the day to the solace of any one of the many uninhabited tropical islands to enjoy a quiet undisturbed rustic meal under the canopy of a million twinkling stars surrounded by the gentle lull of the ocean.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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