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The jewel of the Indian OceanThe Maldives consists of 1,190 tiny teardrop islands like nowhere else on earth. This is the most beautiful part of the tropical world, the ultimate Indian Ocean retreat.

Dazzling beaches, superb sunshine and the warmest of welcomes - your journey to paradise begins here! For couples, families, honeymooners and incurable romantics, the crystal blue lagoons and stunning islands are a perfect destination. Each island is unique, yet they are all idyllic, providing exquisite luxury resort accommodation and the opportunity for pampering in renowned spa facilities.

The Indian Ocean atolls of Maldives are a string of coral atolls located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of India and Sri Lanka. This unique island nation has a population of approximately a mere 300,000 people, of mixed descent. The island of Male' is the capital and the home to over one third of the total population. Out of the 1,190 islands that make up the Maldives, some 200 islands are inhabited with 80% of islands having less than 1,000 people.

Dhivehi is the main national language spoken in Maldives, with dialects differing from island to island. English is widely spoken by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves understood getting around the capital island. In the resorts, a variety of languages are spoken by the staff including English, German, French, Italian and Japanese.

Maldives is an exclusive destination with just 600,000 annual visitors from around the world. The Maldives may well be the last real paradise on earth.

The unique geography of the Maldives, together with the earth's equator which passes through the country ensures a hot tropical climate averaging 30 degrees throughout the year. Relaxing and succumbing to the slow life can become a way of life for many visitors to this little piece of paradise, but behind the surface the Maldives also offers an array of water and land based activities for those who enjoy a more active vacation. Undoubtedly Maldives has some of the best scuba diving in the world, with a vast array of reef fish, turtles, stingrays and friendly sharks. Fishing, snorkelling and water sports all add to the adventure here, whilst beach sports and pampering at some of the world's best spas can be enjoyed onshore.

Contact us now and start planning your unforgettable vacation to this idyllic piece of paradise on earth...