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the Maldives  Few
places on earth quite rival the Maldives' coral reefs in terms of beauty
and variety that makes it one of the best dive destinations in the World.
The Maldives has many types diving experiences available including drift
diving, wreck diving, and night diving.
The Maldives consists of about 1,200 low-lying islands, which form 20 natural
atolls that are one of the largest coral island groups in the world. The
coral reefs of Maldives are famous for their aesthetic beauty and the physical
formation of the islands are unique which allows the ecosystems around
the islands to be biologically rich and diverse. Image swimming with 1,200
species of fishes, and over 240 species of coral.
All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual
instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced.
The courses range from Open Water Diver to Diving Instructor level. Many
of the resorts have excellent house reefs just a short swim from the beach.
Snorkellers too can experience the same wonderful views from the surface.
The Maldives are also home to over 21 species of whales and dolphins. More
than 14,000 individual whales and dolphins of 16 different species have
been sighted in the Maldives recently. Most resorts offer boat trips to
view these wonderful animals in their natural environment.
 For
all those who prefer to spend their time on the water, the resorts organize
night fishing or excursions to fishing grounds that lie outside the atolls.
In many places the resorts will also cater for those who want to try there
hand at windsurfing or sailing.
Since the waves at the outer reefs of northern and southern Male´atoll
come up to a height of two and more meters, the resorts of this area have
become very popular with Surfers. The unique waves found in these sapphire
waters are the product of a consistent and well-groomed pulse that marches
up from Indonesia.
Resorts in the Maldives are all of a high standard and can be booked directly
or through the Maldives Tourist Office.
Links:
TOURIST BOARD
www.visitmaldives.com.mv/index.php
VISIT MALDIVES
RESORTS
www.oneandonlykanuhura.com
ONE&ONLY KANUHURA
www.angsana.com ANGSANA RESORT
& SPA MALDIVES IHURU
www.banyantree.com BANYAN TREE
MALDIVES VABBINFARU
www.aitkenspenceholidays.com
CLUB RANNALHI
www.cocopalm.com COCO PALM RESORT
& SPA
www.fihalhohi.net FIHAALHOHI TOURIST
RESORT
www.halaveli.com HALAVELI HOLIDAY
VILLAGE
www.lohifushi.com LOHIFUSHI ISLAND
RESORT
www.maldiveswhitesands.com
WHITE SANDS RESORT & SPA
DIVE OPERATORS
www.euro-divers.com EURO DIVERS
MALDIVES PVT. LTD.
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