Southwest of India and Sri Lanka lies a chain of twenty-six atolls that are home to 1,190 coral islands sprinkled over 35,000 square miles of the Indian Ocean. The water, the weather, and the scenery are warm and inviting at this exotic, tropical destination. Enjoy a yacht charter to the Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, and meet the Maldivian people who are gracious hosts to visiting yachts from around the world.
A Maldives yacht charter is a voyage to the smallest Asian country in both land area and population, with approximately 393,500 inhabitants. Roughly, 136,000 live in the two square miles of Malé, the capital, while the remaining population is spread out over 200 islands. The remaining 900 islands are uninhabited, perfect for the visiting yacht.
Although English is widely spoken, the official language of Malé is Dhivehi, a combination of Hindu, Senegalese, and Arabic.
Many say that a Maldives yacht charter is a cruise through the most beautiful small islands on Earth. That being said, it is strange to think that this idyllic archipelago has only been considered a holiday destination since the early 1970s when the small Muslim nation took steps to develop the tourist industry. And develop it they did.
With no industry and little agriculture, the best features of this water wonderland have been preserved. Crystal-clear turquoise lagoons and bone-white sandy beaches border every island, providing the stage for water sports enthusiasts and sun worshippers alike. The best snorkeling and scuba diving can be enjoyed year round, although the month of November brings monsoon season and should be avoided. The benign climate with temperatures between 79°F and 86°F brings a pleasant respite from the chill of winter.
The coral reefs found in the UNESCO designated Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve support approximately 250 species of stony and soft corals as well as 1,200 reef and reef-associated species of fish. An assortment of marine turtles, manta rays, whale sharks (harmless), and seabirds round out the wildlife population. Of the seven species of marine turtles in the world, the Maldives is home to five that include the green turtle, hawksbill turtle, olive ridley turtle, loggerhead turtle, and leatherback turtle. Without a doubt, the Maldives is one of the best diving destinations on the planet.
If Mother Nature’s aquatic best isn’t enough, the Maldives offers even more to entice visiting yachtsmen. 106 resorts, each on its own island, specialize in fulfilling the sophisticated demands of the most discerning traveler and epicure.
Visitors can enjoy the benefits of 3,000 years of spiritual development in this island nation, rich in religious culture and history. Culminate the perfect holiday by relaxing and rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit at one of the 110 exotic spas found in the Maldive island resorts.
Many spas offer a resident Yogi who will conduct one-on-one or group sessions with an emphasis on postures (asanas), breath (pranayama), gestures of energy flow (mudras), and awareness of mind (meditation). Additionally, Ayurveda therapy, the oldest complete medical system in the world can be enjoyed at many of the Maldive resort spas.
Introduce your palate to the delights of the local seafood-based cuisine. It’s not all fish, curry, and rice. For those foodies who explore the world in their quest for the best international fare, the Maldives offer an array of exquisite dishes from every cuisine. Chefs from around the world enjoy working in the Maldives as every kind of ingredient from all corners of the planet can be imported for delivery to their resort without having to go to the market to find it. Non-resident guests can patronize the gourmet restaurants at those resorts by making a reservation.
The world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant was built offshore at a resort in Ari Atoll, 5m below the surface. It serves a set menu of contemporary cuisine and guests can gaze at the brilliant colors of fish darting and swimming in the open ocean as they dine.
Although the Maldives offers visitors a magical world of luxury and pampering in a tropical island paradise, taking a closer look is well worth the effort. Visit the National Museum and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They will introduce you to the history of a culture that is thousands of years old. A 900-year-old cemetery on the island of Meedhoo is the final resting place for many of the ancient rulers. It is a powerful reminder that the Maldives and its warm and gracious inhabitants have their own distinct history and fascinating culture that is a privilege to experience.
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