Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination   more...for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

This group of 1190 coral islands is also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous reefs and the wealth of marine life; however, this is not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do.  less

World’s first ever undersea restaurant called “Ithaa” was opened at the Maldives Hilton Resort & Spa.

The official opening of the restaurant is scheduled for 27th June 2005.

Ithaa ( which is pronounced   more...“ee-tha” and means “pearl” in the language of Maldives, Dhivehi sits five metres below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by vibrant coral reef and encased in clear acrylic walls, offering diners 270 degrees of panoramic underwater views.

Seating only 14 people, Ithaa offers one of the most intimate and exclusive dining experiences in the world. The cuisine is "contemporary Maldivian" (local spices and traditional flavours with a Western twist).

“We have used aquarium technology to put diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment of the Maldives,” says Carsten Schieck, General Manager of Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. “Our guests always comment on being blown away by the color, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views—without ever getting their feet wet.”  less

Maldives washed away. Is it global warming?

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One of the first parts of the world to be affected by global warming and rising sea levels will be The Maldives. Sky's Environment Correspondent Robert Nisbet reports from a paradise under threat.

There are so many exciting Maldives travel ideas Let go-to-maldives.com guide you to some of the best Maldives vacations, adventures & getaways. You will find listings for accommodations & resorts   more...to adventure travel & local attractions in Maldives. Start your Maldives travel planning today or get ideas for great Maldives vacations!  less

A Day in SL Maaheraa VIP Beach

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Nearly fatal scuba diving trip. Hysterical accident underwater.
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Do you want to travel to the beautiful islands of the Maldives? TravelMaldives.org will show you some of the best Maldives vacations, adventures & getaways.

Find listings for the best <a href="http://TravelMaldives.org">.maldives   more...accommodations</a>, maldives hotels and maldives beach resorts. Start your Maldives travel planning today or get inspired for your greatest Maldives holidays ever with <a href="http://TravelMaldives.org">http://www.TravelMaldives.org</a>.  less

http://www.tropicaldestinationmaldives.com - Maldives island resorts, hotels, travel information,plan your honeymoon holidays and vacations in Maldives.

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Homemade Island Music
The story of the Addu language
Unlike most of the islands of the Maldives Addu Atoll has its own language.A language totally different from the official language of the Maldives   more..."Dhivehi".For this reason those people whose mother tounge is dhivehi could not understand some of the words spoken by Adduans in their language.

The dialect spoken in this atoll (Addu bas) is quite different from the official form of the Dhivehi language.  less

Dolphins chasing the love boat off the coast of Meeru Island, Maldives

Maldives - Club FARU 2007

Maldives - Club FARU 2007

Theriyethi Rani

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Maldives - Club FARU 2007

Maldives - Club FARU 2007

Maldives - Club FARU 2007

Maldives - Club FARU 2007

September 2007 Royal Island

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