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Atolls in the Maldives [ atholhu ]: Alifu, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Gnaviyani, Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Kaafu, Laamu, Lhaviyani, Meemu, Noonu, Raa, Seenu, Shaviyani, Thaa and Vaavu.

The Republic of Maldives, a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India.

First-order administrative division: Maale

Capital City of the Maldives: Male


hotels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / travelling to the maldives

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Cruising

Cruise the deep blue Indian Ocean discovering new islands and experiencing the real Maldives.

Hotels Maldives / Guesthouses / Resorts

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 VisitMaldives

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

Sovereign Premium Holidays [ ATOL 230 ]
Flexible Luxury Holidays Maldives. Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.

Thomas Cook 

My Travel  -  Sun Holidays in the Maldives



 
Create your perfect trip to Maldives

 Bon Voyage Maldives

Travel Guides Maldives / Related books

Maldives (Globetrotter Travel Pack S.) -  Stefania Lamberti
Packed with tips and recommendations, and accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps, this pocket-size pack has all the information for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Maldives has to offer.
Paperback 128 pages (November 30, 2004); Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK); Language: English; ISBN: 1843301741
The Maldives -  Sam Harwood, Rob Bryning
Already selling consistently to all levels of the dive travel market, the dazzling Globetrotter Dive Guide: The Maldives now appears in a fully revised new edition for 2004. There are estimated to be over 3,000 dive sites in the Maldives, which remains one of the world's major diving destinations, renowned as much for the extraordinary natural beauty of its atoll formations as the quality of its diving. Despite the ravages of the 1998 El Nino phenomenon, the Maldives reefs have continued to thrive; where before-hand the focus was on stony corals, now divers of all nationalities come for the myriad fish life and breathtaking array of pelagic species, including awesome Manta Rays. For this new edition all coverage of the existing dive sites has been thoroughly updated, and the latest practical information is included in the regional directories.
Paperback 176 pages (November 1, 2004); Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK); Language: English; ISBN: 1843308479
Maldives (Lonely Planet Travel Guides S.) -  Robert Willox, James Lyon (Editor)
This title has a complete diving guide with advice on sites, safety and marine conservation; details on the range of water activities including snorkelling, surfing and windsurfing; information to help choose the right resort; transport tips to help explore; and a guide to the capital, Male.
Paperback 176 pages (October 31, 2003); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740591763

Transportation / How do I travel to Maldives

 Hulule International Airport
An island which looks more like an aircraft carrier from the air . Short boat trip / ferry away from Male', the capital city.
 Gan Regional Airport, Kaadeddhoo Regional Airport, Hanimaadhu Regional Airport

Helicopter and seaplane services transfer passengers to outlying resorts and offer sightseeing flights. Internal flights to northern and southern atolls also operate from Hulule.

 Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways
Special air transfer trips to most of the resorts. This mode of transport is best arranged by your agents or the resort operative.

 
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 Airline Tickets Maldives / Bargain Flights Maldives 
Flight tickets Maldives, Price comparison possible

Dhoani is the most common means of travel in the Maldives. The traditional sail dhoanis were built out of coconut timber, available in the islands. Today imported timber is used widely in dhoani building. Over the centuries the basic design of dhoani remained unchanged

 Maps Maldives [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 VisitMaldives  -  the official travel website
The Maldives - unique nation and dream destination famous for its beautiful white beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery.

 Republic of Maldives  -  government site
Nature, History, Society, Health, Education, Government & Politics, Economy, Transport & Telecommunications

 Male' / Maale  -  national capital
Heart of the nation and the centre of government and commerce. Crowded and buzzing with the sounds of activities on the streets, in shops and in the markets, this island has not lost its exotic charm and relaxed atmosphere. The Museum with its wide range of historic relics and the 400-year-old mosque, the "Hukuru Miskiiy" with some of the finest coral carvings give you an insight into the country's unique history.

 Alifu
 Baa
 Dhaalu
 Faafu
 Gaafu Alifu
 Gaafu Dhaalu
 Gnaviyani
 Haa Alifu
 Haa Dhaalu
 Kaafu
 Laamu
 Lhaviyani
 Meemu
 Noonu
 Raa
 Seenu
 Shaviyani
 Thaa
 Vaavu

 Lohifushi Island Resort
Lohifushi Island Resort is an exceptional island located on the East Reef of the Northern Male Atoll, a convenient 19 km speedboat transfer away from Male. The resort features traditionally modern thatched bungalow style rooms with open-air bathrooms (standard category with shower only) that include a private sea view terrace and a mini-bar. Recreational facilities include watersports and a diving school, 2 swimming pools, tennis, squash and fitness equipment as well as many additional daytime activities.

 Aafathis News  -  Divehe language and partly English
Local News, Entertainment, Hot Stories, Sports and more
 Diving
The Maldives has gained a reputation as one of the best diving destinations in the world. And deservedly so with hundreds of breathtaking dive sites, a colourful and fascinating underwater world, perfect conditions throughout the year and a visibility every photographer dreams of.
 Evening Weekly  -  online magazine Maldives
 Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital -  gift from the Government of India
 Miadhu Daily  -  Maldivian Popular News Paper  -  Divehe language and partly english
 Radio  -  Voice of Maldives ???

Cuisine - Recipes

The traditional fare of the Maldives consisted of a fish broth called garudhiya (cooked with tuna), millet or tuber and coconut. This is supplemented by dhiyaa-hakuru (honey or syrup made out of coconut toddy). A typical traditional meal would basically consist of garudhiya, cooked with tuna, mixed with tubers, millet or breadfruit, a few pieces of boiled or smoked fish (mostly tuna), coconut, lime, green chili and dhiyaa-hakuru. Later imported rice was eaten with garudhiya. A fish extract known as rihaakuru at times replaced garudhiya. Later, with the introduction of spices and flour, curries and roshi (unleavened bread), became a standard part of the traditional Maldivian diet. Roshi has become today, the staple breakfast food of the whole archipelago.

History of The Maldives

Independence: 26 July 1965 (from UK)

Over the centuries, the islands have been visited and their development influenced by sailors from countries on the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean littorals. Mopla pirates from the Malabar Coast--present-day Kerala state in India--harassed the islands.

 Maldives' History  -  Wikipedia
Historical Setting, Early Age, Introduction of Islam, Era of Colonial Powers [ Portuguese, Dutch, British ], Independence.
 Republic of Maldives  -  government site  -  see history

Islomania: A Journey Among the Last Real Islands - Thurston Clarke
Travel writer Thurston Clarke has long been obsessed with islands, an affliction he calls "islomania", and this book is a kind of love letter to these little (and not so little) worlds surrounded by sea. Beginning with the accepted model for Robinson Crusoe's remote abode, Mas a Tierra in the Pacific, Clarke then takes readers on a tour of his favourite islands, exploring their geography, history and culture. From George Orwell's Jura, where he wrote "1984", to the beautiful (but slowly sinking) Maldives in the Indian Ocean, this is a book about some of the most curious and evocative places on earth. And over every island falls the shadow of Crusoe, persuading us that islands are more liberating than confining, more contemplative than lonely, more holy than barbaric.
Paperback 384 pages (July 4, 2002); Publisher: Abacus; Language: English; ISBN: 0349114552

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

26 natural atolls boasting rich cultural traditions, a history of kings and queens, pageants, feasts and festivals, their own language and script.

 Republic of Maldives  -  government site  -  see Society

 Music of the Maldives 
The most popular form of indigenous music is called boduberu, which is usually said to have appeared in the Maldives in about the 11th century, and may have East African origins. It is a dance music, performed by about fifteen people, including a lead singer and three percussionists, as well as a bell and a small stick of bamboo with horizontal grooves called an onugandu

Web Portals / Search Engines / Maldive Directories

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 Telephone Directory  -  Dhiraagu e-Directory

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 Travel Library - Asia
 Travel Smart Asia


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