Top 5 must-do things in the Maldives

The Maldives is renowned for being a tropical paradise and is a popular choice when it comes to honeymoon destinations. But what is there to do there? Well you can either simply soak up the stunning surroundings of pure white sands, crystal clear waters and swaying palms doing absolutely nothing, or immerse in the many things the Maldives has to offer. The Maldives has 26 atolls, and consists of 1,192 islands. Of these islands, 192 are inhabited with plenty still to discover. Here are a few ideas on what things to do when in the Maldives. Seaplane arrival Arrive in style on your chosen Maldives resort via seaplane. There is nothing quite like a seaplane journey, from taking off to landing on tropical paradise. Gain an unparalleled view of the Maldives from sky high, flying over stunning islands and crystal clear lagoons. If you are lucky you might even see various species of fish swimming around in their natural environment. Make sure you grab a window seat for the best views on the seaplane. Staying in a water villa There is nothing quite like staying in a water villa or overwater bungalow during your time in the Maldives. Imagine waking up to astounding views of the calm blue lagoon around you. Many resorts in the Maldives offer luxurious water villas set upon spacious living quarters. Of the 80 plus resorts dotted around the Maldives, two thirds of rooms available are water villas with features including a glass floor section to see marine life at your feet. Scuba diving If you have to choose one activity to do in the Maldives, then scuba diving has to be it! The Maldives offers a diverse marine life, from whales, dolphins, turtles to stingrays and sharks to name but a few. Along with scuba diving, the Maldives also has a number of locations for wreck diving, the most famous one being The Shipyard in Lhaviyani Atoll. Eating at an underwater restaurant A surreal experience, take your chance if you can and have your dinner at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant located at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Set 5 metres below sea level, this restaurant has 360 degree views of the underwater world whilst you dine. As the world’s first and only undersea restaurant, you can be the few who get to experience such a unique event! Using the spa and wellness facilities Spa services in the Maldives provide the ultimate complement to the idyllic sights of island existence. In a Maldivian spa, you can expect top service along with a range of treatments to choose from. All resorts in the Maldives offer spa services which can take place from standard treatment rooms, to the beach with breath taking views of the ocean in front of you. Louise Cheng is Marketing Manager at Holidays Please. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.