Maldives the name alone says that it’s a romantic place with sunny skies and abundant underwater world. Maldives is an island nation consists of a group of twenty six atolls in the Indian Ocean. It is an archipelago of nearly 1000 coral islands scattered across the equator. This tropical island with swaying palm trees and pure white beaches surrounded by crystalline lagoons of varying shades of blue attract the tourists from all over the world. The word Maldives is derived from the word Maladvipa which means garland of islands.

Some of them also mention it to be the ‘Hundred Thousand Islands’ or even as ‘Island of Women’. It is located on the south of India and to the west of Sri Lanka. Male is a mixture of tradition and modern culture. The white sandy beaches, graceful palm trees, clear blue water, the coral reef add to the beauty of Maldives. It is one of the best places for night fishing trips, windsurfing, and scuba diving and snorkeling. It is considered to be the ‘last paradise on earth’. One can also find the Buddhist temples and mosques here which are of great importance. The main income for this country is through tourism and fishing.

One can explore the island beach resort or get involved in any of the adventurous activities like swimming, scuba diving, windsurfing and so on. Maldives is truly considered to be a paradise on earth.