The Maldives is a collection of islets located on top of 26 atolls. The country is fully geared towards tourism and therefore, many of the 1,200 islets have idyllic resorts that welcome you into ‘paradise’.
If you travel to one of the resorts or private islands you will realize the pleasure of isolation. Unlike other destinations the fact that these are islands means that you won’t be bothered by beggars, touts and other incessant worriers of tourists. Instead, you can lounge about the beaches with parasols over you and sip away at a never ending supply of cocktails.
If you feel the Sun is a tad too hot, you can always slip into the warm sea and explore the sea life underwater. Whether you are a scuba diver or a snorkeler, the seas hold enough marine life and reefs to keep you coming back for more. By hiring a boat, you can head out to deeper water where you can trawl for fish. While you are out there, it is very likely that you will encounter schools of dolphins and even see the occasional shark. The islands also encounter spectacular low tides; thus miles of sea bed are completely exposed or left in a few inches of water. This allows nature lovers to walk about and inspect corals and pools of water containing marine life. Do not forget to protect yourself with sun block whenever you are out in the open.
You can find resorts to fit most types of purses, but be warned that this is not a backpacker’s destination. You should also book ahead before going there as some resorts get fully booked up to a year in advance.