subject: Maldives: A Discovery In Tranquility [print this page] Romance runs thick in this island country of Maldives, where the heavens themselves descend down to embrace its pristine waters. The ebb and flow of the sea that subtly caresses the sandy beaches and the hoards of tiny fish that course their way between magnificent corals, are all locked in such close intimacy that man can never hope to reproduce its beauty. Maldives is Natures way of defining love.
Geographically speaking, Maldives intercepts trading routes that run through the Indian Ocean. In the process, it is exposed to heavy inflow of ideologies and cultures. All of these, Maldives proudly captures and preserves. Hence, Maldivian lifestyle today owes heavily to influences from traders, migrants and foreign settlers.
Blessed by the very hand of Mother Nature, Maldives provides a world-class tourist experience. Maldives Tourism, which was established in 1972 has, since then, developed at an unimaginable pace. Tourists across the length and breadth of the globe flock to Maldives each year for a glimpse of Gods finest handicraft.
A Maldivian holiday is incomplete without a dive of faith into its frothy seas. One need not be a professional diver to enjoy this activity, as the meticulously organized Maldivian resorts provide excellent training and life supports systems. The Faru, or reef, is where all the underwater diving action takes place. Housing thousands of glimmering Piscean beauties, a diving experience one must never miss.
Maldives is place for self-discovery. And the spas in this island country cater to just this. Employing traditional healing techniques passed on through generations of Hakeembe, a Spa experience leaves you feeling de-stressed and reborn.
A drive along Maldivian roads will take you through the annals of time. Maldives is globally known for the intricacy of its artwork and the finesse of its handicraft. Mosques in Maldives display picturesque wooden beams, all impeccably carved by painstaking labor. The architecture of Dhoni, a Maldivian boat of sorts, is an art in itself. Unique geometrical weaving patterns observed in hand woven mats and fabrics, speak volumes of the amount of skill Maldivians possess.
Once in Maldives, one cannot skip a chance to dance to music from drums, locally called Bondu-Beru.
An archipelago comprising of 1,190 islands, Maldives is a country that beckons to those who wish to communicate with Nature. Maldives Tourism Board makes it a point to give its visitors the finest of traveling memories. Hence, these enchanting islands are bound to elevate your holiday into something that reaches within and tickles ones sleepy soul. Maldives is an answer to your pursuit of bliss.
