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Where in the World are the Maldives? Mar 12

Many travelers seeking a 5-star luxury getaway book a vacation in the Maldives. It has to be one of the world’s best tropical island destinations. It is an island paradise while being the home to some of the best resorts in the world. Maldives vacations are indeed very special.

The Maldives are strewn across the equator in the Indian Ocean. It’s an island nation made up of nearly 1,200 small coral islands taking up only 1% of its 90,000 km2 territory. The population occupies only 185 islands, while the remaining islands are used for economic purposes such as for tourism and agriculture.

Tourism accounts for 28% of the country’s GDP. Over 90% of the government’s tax revenues are derived from either import duties or tourism-related taxes. Tourism has become the primary driver for the economy.

The Maldivian tourist industry started when two resorts opened in 1972. Since then, the Maldives now boast over one hundred resorts and over 8.4 million tourists have visited this island nation.

The Bandos Island Resort and the Kurumba Village Resort were the first two resorts that opened in 1972.

On secluded Vabbinfaru Island, you’ll find the five-star Banyan Tree Resort. This resort is most known for its luxurious Maldives bungalow-style rooms. The subgenus of tropical figs commonly referred to as the banyan tree is what the resort is named after.

Lhaviyano Atoll is located in the north and it’s where the Kuredu Island Resort Maldives is located. This island is famous for its pristine white sand beaches complemented by thatched villas and bungalows, crystal clear water and awe inspiring views.

Maldives snorkeling and scuba diving is the best in the world and it’s very popular year round due to the temperate weather. The Maldives average temperature is 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).

The Maldives is a popular place for honeymooners. For this reason, resorts are often reserved in advance so it’s best to make your reservations early regardless of what time of year you’re planning to travel. Due to its tropical climate, the Maldives never really gets cold so you can travel there comfortably in the winter months and still enjoy it.

Maldives vacations are very expensive and are reserved for those seeking a luxury destination. Honeymoon in Maldives islands is popular. Most average people generally save for years in order to afford a first-class honeymoon.

Before reserving your maldives vacations or your maldive holiday be sure to review the free travel articles at our website www.maldivesvacations.info


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