subject: Island Hopping The Only Way To Truly Experience The Maldives [print this page] Maldives consists of over 1500 islands scattered around 26 atolls. These beautiful little islands vary in size and composition. Surrounding all these is the stunning Indian Ocean in all its beauty.
Usually one island resort takes up the entirety of the island of course this isnt saying much, as most often one can walk across the entire island in an hour or less! Subsequently, a favourite aspect of a Maldives vacation would be island hopping. This literally means going from one island to another to explore, experience and soak in the different atmospheres.
The Maldivian islands are not all inhabited. There are quite a number of uninhabited islands, some with forestation and some which are simply one big expanse of beach.
The island-hopping tours can take you as long as a day or half a day. How fast and how many islands you visit depends on your mode of transport as well as the activities you choose to do whilst island hopping.
Cruise crafts offer luxurious comforts while you explore the various islands this is a perfect mode of transport for those on a romantic getaway. Engine fitted Dhonis are ideal for those who are adventurous and would like to participate in activities such as jungle trekking, water sports etc.
Once you get to the islands, the options are numerous. Snorkelling, diving, scuba diving, parasailing, surfing, wind surfing, water skiing, catamaran sailing - the list is endless. Since the Maldives are essentially little coral islands, their underwater beauty is breathtaking. Water can be quite shallow in places and it is sometimes possible to walk from one island to another.
Lazing around on the beach, collecting shells, visiting the other resorts and having a barbeque as you admire the scenery and sun set are some of the other ways you can enhance your island-hopping experience.
Whatever type of vacation youre on, island hopping is a must in order to truly enjoy the beauty that is Maldives. If one were to choose Maldives travel for your next vacation, then take a look at the John Keells Hotels Group, which will provide you with some good Maldives hotels to choose from.
