A Date With Maldives
Travel+Leisure India|September 2018

The 1,190 coral islands of the Maldives enjoy an abundance of natural gifts, while the luxury resorts built on some of them offer truly extravagant experiences. The archipelago has something to bedazzle everyone—adventure junkies, foodies, and beach bums.​​​​​

A Date With Maldives

Adventure

ONE WITH THE OCEAN

With 99 per cent of the Maldives covered in water, the sea is your playground. And there is a watersport for everyone. By Rashima Nagpal

MEET THE WHALE SHARK

Blessed with over a thousand coral islands, the Maldives offers as many wonders under water as on the surface. Discover some of the world’s best dive sites—Maaya Thila, Fishhead, Malhoss Thila, Himendhoo Thila—situated only a plunge away from W Maldives. Get a flexible expedition designed for yourself, or choose from one of their Down Under signature packages, which includes the Whale Shark Quest—an overnight trip on a luxury yacht to the south of Ari Atoll, home to the world’s largest fish. Up the luxury quotient of your adventures with the (W)UNDER dive limousine, fully outfitted with après-diving facilities including a sundeck, a dry relaxation area, and a valet service. To archive your aquatic adventure, opt for the W Underwater Video service and take away more than just intangible memories. wmaldives.com

​​​​​​GLIDE ON A SEA SCOOTER

Another interesting way of exploring the aquamarine ocean is by gliding through it, on a Seabob: a high-end electric underwater scooter designed to move over the surface of water as well as under it. Based on your preference of depth and speed, its advanced technology, along with an agile design, enables a smooth gliding experience, almost like a fish. Soneva Fushi in the Maldives promises a fun ride. The next time you are here, get your hands on a Seabob, and set out on a mesmerising tour of the ocean in all its glory—from the grey-reef-shark hotspot of Rasdhoo Madivaru, to the whitetip-shark and octopus refuge of Maaya Thila, the whale shark haven of Maamigili Beyru, and the cargo hull of Machafushi Wreck. soneva.co

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