How to spend a week in Maldives
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Maldives is a haven for holidaymakers and those who look for an escape from the mundane. The archipelago has had years of experience in catering to pleasure-seeking visitors. Hence, it is well-equipped to cater to the needs of travellers, and you can enjoy water sports, pampering and good food out there. In this article, we explore how to spend a week soaking up the sun and sitting on the lap of luxury.
How to enjoy water sports in the Maldives?
Watersports are a big thing in the Maldives. So much so that beach villas in Maldives often offer water sports packages to guests. For example, resorts like the OBLU Nature Helengeli offers guests complimentary snorkelling and non-motorized gear. Before you book your resort, check out the facilities they offer for frolicking in the water. Find out if the resort has its own private reef. Snorkelling and scuba diving are arguably the best means to encounter marine life in the Maldives. To satiate your adventurous spirit, choose Jet Skiing, Kite Surfing and even paddleboarding. If you love to surf, you can catch some decent breaks in the Maldives. Banana boat rides are rather fun. Circle out a part of the day as your watersport time during the entire week. Choose a time when the sun is not too hot for maximum enjoyment and don’t forget your reef-safe sunscreen and sunglasses.
How to spare one day for island excursions?
When you spend your holiday in the Maldives, you can escape into the leisurely, slow world of your resort. However, it would be fun to take a day off to explore island life. You can book a cruise or a seaplane to hop across the sea to another island. A seaplane would take you there fast and give you a bird’s eye view of the salty depth. But a cruise would include wining and dining as well as some diving. If you opt to go to an inhabited island, you’ll get to discover the way of life of ordinary Maldivians. Take some time to enjoy authentic Maldivian food and find some lazy, hazy summer fun on the beach.
How to activate self-care mode in the Maldives?
In an everyday sense, self-care is not just massages, pampering and letting stress leave your body. But in the Maldives, that is exactly what it is about. You can book some spa time daily for the duration of the week to care for your body and spirit. Your resort should have plenty of options. They have Swedish massages as well as traditional Ayurvedic spa treatments. Soak up in a fragrant or herbal bath, get a hot stone massage or let the masseuse apply healing oils to your body. Focus on the now and allow tension to be free of you.
How to enjoy dining in the Maldives?
Your resort is going to offer you a choice of dining experiences. Plan your meals in such a way that you get to enjoy all the scrumptious things available. You can ask the resort to pack you a luxury hamper complete with champagne to have a beach picnic. Try some authentic Maldivian food for main meals and snacks. Reserve at least one day for dining under the star tingles as the sea breeze cools you down after a hot day. Grab a cocktail at sunset and sit facing the sea, then tuck into a platter of seafood with squeezes of lemon.
How to enjoy a moonlight cruise in the Maldives?
The day before the last day of your trip, book a moonlight cruise. You can enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard the cruise, placate yourself with some wine or cocktail of your choice. Sail into the cobalt blue sea and sky, bathed in the light of the moon.