Magical, Mystical Maldives

Melody Visagie on 18 November 2007
Aaahhhh..Soft white sands, see through blue waters, palm trees and spices... These are my thoughts of my holiday to the Maldives! Flying to the Maldives is somewhat long but the picture that hits you when you arrive on your island is magical! You are welcomed with a tall refreshing cocktail and a cool face towel as the temperature is humid and warm and breezy... The chalets are near each other yet far apart to make you feel you the only couple on the island. You have the choice of Beach chalets or chalets with Jacuzzi's or Water Chalets. I opted to stay longer but staying in a beach chalet instead of staying shorter in a water chalet... Walking out of my chalet in the morning onto the soft white sand and dipping my toes into the blue warm water was to become my routine. The coral and underwater sea life is absolutely breathtaking - there is a whole world under the sea waiting to be discovered by diving and snorkelling. Activities kept us very busy - some to be paid for - but worth every cent! If you're an avid fisherman - then take the opportunity of going out in a Maldivian Dhoni to try your art at hand-line fishing or deep sea fishing (Giant Trevalli's) - you are sure to catch something... otherwise experience the Dhoni on a Sunset Cruise... Why not indulge in a romantic 5 course dinner at a location on the island of your choice. Or better yet, climb aboard the Robinson Crusoe boat for 3 days and experience the un-inhabited atolls whilst indulging in Lobster and Champagne. Talking of food, don't expect to come home and fit in those skinny jeans... the food is on display and every chef there stands by the food he has created and is proud to dish you up some of the most delicious meals. There is such a variety - it is almost hard not to go back for a second plate. Buying an all-inclusive option is the only way to go... with prices in Dollars and Euros, who wants to worry about the bill at the end of your holiday that is so relaxing. Your waiter is with you for most of your holiday indulgence - so he gets to know exactly what you like to eat and drink and makes for good conversation! After 10 days on a remote island... It was hard to say goodbye... The boat ride back to the airport was long and tedious as all I wanted to do is turn around and go back! You can take a sea- plane if you think you might get a bit sea-sick but the view from the bottom and the top is exquisite! The best time to go the Maldives is from November to April.... but even a few showers wouldn't put me off! All I can say is - Go to the Maldives and experience it for yourself!