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Maldives is well known for an idyllic island getaway destination and is continuing to grow its popularity. We know there are many reasons why we should travel to the Maldives, individual traveller has his own list of wishes and priorities. Here are some of few good reasons to travel to the Maldives.

1. The Maldives Beaches
Travel to Maldives will offer you the best possibility to experience some of the most stunning beaches of the world. The Maldives comprises of 1190 islands, each surrounded by perfect white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and magnificent turquoise blue sea. All travel in the Maldives is accomplished either by boat or plane, both mode of transportation will offer you the luxury of engaging in the amazing beach views. When you’re not dazzling about the islands, unwind these stunning Maldivian beaches or enjoy the view of the Maldives beaches either from your hotel room, swimming pool or scuba diving liveaboard.

2. The Maldives Scuba dive travel
Maldives scuba dive travel is widely considered to be some of the best dive travel in the world. The Maldives is renown for scuba diving destination over years therefore, we find all dive crews and boat captains to be extremely experienced and knowledgeable about Maldives scuba dive travel and Maldives Weather. There are many Maldives travel books and Maldives travel websites that will offer us a good idea of what to expect from your Maldives scuba dive travel experience before you leave home and that will help you find the best deals and learn about the best time to visit Maldives. Just to give you a quick overview of what to expect from Maldives scuba dive travel, here are a few hints. The best Maldives scuba dive travel experiences, and one of the main reasons divers travel to Maldives is the liveaboard diving concept. A Maldives liveaboard trip means divers living aboard a cruising yacht for any length of stays (usually 1 – 2 weeks) and performing couple of dives a day from the liveaboards. When you’re not diving, you can be entertained by other aspects of Maldives travel, sunbathing, going to the beach, island hopping, fishing, snorkelling and generally chilling out. Maldives liveaboards come in a range of styles; There are Maldives liveaboards for all budget and personal preference, your choice of scuba diving liveaboard will be waiting here in the Maldives for you. Do you want to dive with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays in the Maldives? Certainly! yes. There are possibilities to simply dive or snorkel from a dive centre of a resorts of the Maldives if that is the right choice for you. Whatever you choose to discover the underwater world of the Maldives, one thing is likely that you won’t be let down! A quick glance in any Maldives travel books will tell you that the Maldives is home to an awesome collection of marine life, including varieties of sharks, turtles, ray species, eel, wrasse and tuna. The list is limitless. However,  the real celebrities of the Maldives scuba dive travel world are the whale sharks and the manta rays – are certainly the country’s biggest aquatic attractions.

3. Aerial Views from Maldives Air Travel
Perhaps the most amusing feature of travel to the Maldives is the spectacular views while travelling from the airport to your hotel by boat, cruising your Maldives liveaboard or maybe the aerial views from the sky of Maldives air travel services if you anticipate to travel by air. While researching your Maldives holiday on any Maldives travel blog, definitely you will find many aerial photos of the islands, taken during Maldives air travel, which are simply awesome holiday memories. Aerial views of the islands give an impression on how remote destinations are from each of the islands and how the color of the ocean contrasts perfectly with that of the land. the scene really is the quintessential image of the tropical landscape. Many stunning aerial video shots of the islands of the Maldives while approaching the Maldives are also found in the youtube.

4. Visiting secluded Islands of the Maldives
Going back to the idea of the quintessential island image is the lucky chance to visit some of the desert islands of the Maldives. Many of the islands are completely uninhabited, or perhaps inhabited only by very small villages of people, who are only to happy to show you around their pristine island and introduce you to their way of life. Villagers will treat you to dances, feasts and other shows of their individual culture and visits to these islands are a very common part of Maldives cruise travel.

5. Magnificent Maldives Marine Life
Maldives Marine Life is exactly what one would expect from a world-class diving destination, the marine life in the Maldives is always natural and are expected to see vibrant colored coral formations, shoals of reef-dwelling fish, large pelagic species such as the whale shark. The Maldives is one of the few places in the world where you can expect to peek a whale shark throughout the year, which means that travel to Maldives is possible 365 days a year. When it comes to planning travel in Maldives or to visit Maldives, there are thousands of resources to help you make the best decisions. Online you will find a selection of Maldives travel agents all offering a wide variety of travel deals to Maldives. It can be difficult finding the best travel agent to book a holiday to Maldives. Perhaps, the best tripadvisor is to ask around via social media, check out blogs on Maldives travel guides or ask fellow travellers of their own experiences and opinions. We believe one of the most challenging part is to consider the price of your Maldives dive safari, which can vary depending on the type of diving cruise ship you wish to embark. Together with the resorts of the Maldives and the liveaboard charters in the Maldives, there is an extensive range of accommodation available. One can expect to pay average daily rates from USD $150 to USD $300 or above per person per night, plus the cost of your flights. The price will noramlly include all scuba diving, meals and accommodation, alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar. If you’re looking for a resort stays in the Maldives, the prices vary enormously – it would be unfair to put a price, but you can definitely find everything from mid-range hotels to ultimate luxury resorts in the Maldives. There are also many packages available, but then again these vary widely in terms of price.

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MALDIVES DIVING DEALS – MALE’ ARI ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$185 per person per night.
Start : 4 March 2012
End: 11 March 2012
Duration: 7 nights

MALDIVES DIVING DEALS – MALE’ ARI ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$185 per person per night.
Start : 8 April 2012
End: 18 April 2012
Duration: 10 nights

Diving Package includes:
•    Sharing accommodation on Maavahi
•    Daily Diving 2-3 Dives per day + 2 night Dives during the trips
•    Transfers to Diving spots by Diving Dhoni [Equipped with Compressor, Tanks & Weights]
•    Dingy transfers.
•    Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
•    Bottle of water per person per day.
•    Services of Dive guide [Dive Master or Instructor]
•    Excursions to local islands.
•    Complimentary Tea/Coffee.
•    Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure.
•    Return Transfer – Airport/Maavahi/Airport.
•    Use of fishing gear.

Facilities & recreational activities (Trip duration & weather conditions apply)
Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.

Terms & Conditions applicable to the above deals:
Facilities & recreational activities (Trip duration & weather conditions will apply) – Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.
All the above rates are subjected to 6%T-GST & Bed Tax of US$ 8 per person per night.

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Hariyana One Safari Boat is a popular vessel with surf operators. Some surf travel agencies used Hariyana One Safari boat for promotional trips in the past such as All Girl Trips. The boat caters for up to 14 guest. The captain and the crew of Hariyana One are well experienced for handling surfing charters, diving charters or fishing charters in Maldives. Now the boat is open for bookings all season from April – November for surfing which gives you plenty of time to plan a trip with your friends and family if not both on board this amazing safari boat. The boat is also open to singles or couples who are looking to join a group of people. The boat is available to charter or book during surf season between May to October.

Hariyana One boat sleeps 14 people easily and requires a minimum number of 8 people to guarantee a charter. A separate dive dhoni is fully equipped with diving equipments for dive charters, fishing rods, snorkeling gears and there is a rack specially made to hold surfboards. The boat has its very own dinghy to transport you to the surf breaks from Hariayana One. And a transport Dhoni is also available (larger transportation boat) The Dhoni allows you to leave your vessel for the day and just simply leaving extra surfboards, sunscreen, snorkel gear etc on the dhoni to use during the days activities.

Technical information about the boat Hariyana One: Size: 26 meters long /8 meters wide, engine: Daewoo 360 hp (replaced in 2009), generators: 2x Kohler, crew: 5 persons plus captain.

Facilities On Board Hariyana One: TV&DVD, CD player, Bar facility, Books, Sun deck with sun chairs and mats, Dinghy, 5 of the cabins with double bed down and bunk bed up, 2 cabins with bunk beds. All of them are AC, fan and have private shower and toilets.

Safety Equipment: CB Radio, GPS, Echo sounder, Radio set, Life Jackets, Oxygen, Emergency first aid kid,

Our package price includes: Airport pick-up and drop service, 3 meals a day, coffee, tea, drinking water (1 bottle per day), use of all onboard equipment and facilities including dingy. And bed tax is also included in the price.

Hariyana One is also available for the these recreational events: Maldives Diving Charters, Maldives Fishing Charters, Maldives Surfing Charters, Maldives Cruising Charters. All trips and charters are extremely popular each year so we recommend it is necessary to book it well in advance. Request a quote now for your upcoming visit Maldives.

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 for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Location
Southwest of Sri Lanka, on the equator.

Geography
1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 820 kilometers north to south and 120 kilometers east to west. 202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.

Climate
Generally warm and humid. Sun shines all year through. Average temperature around 29 – 32 degrees Celsius.

What to wear
Dress is generally casual. T-shirts and cotton clothing are most suitable. In Male’, the capital island and other inhabited islands it is recommended that women wear modest clothing without baring too much.

Population
About 270,000 according to 1998 estimates. Origin of the Maldivians are lost in antiquity, but history reveals that the islands have been populated for over 3,000 years ago. Early settlers were travelers on the Silk Route and from the Indus Valley Civilization. Inherently warm, friendly and hospitable by nature, it is easy to feel comfortable and relaxed with a Maldivian.

Culture
A proud history and rich culture evolved from the first settlers who were from various parts of the world traveling the seas in ancient times. The Maldives has been a melting pot of different cultures as people from different parts of the world came here and settled down. Some of the local music and dance for instance resemble African influences, with hand-beating of drums and songs in a language that is not known to any but certainly represents that of East African countries. As one would expect there is a great South Asian influence in some of the music and dancing and especially in the traditional food of the Maldivians. However many of the South Asian customs especially with regard to women – for instance the Sub Continent’s tradition of secluding women from public view – are not tenets of life here. In fact women play a major role in society – not surprising considering the fact men spend the whole day out at sea fishing. Many of the traditions are strongly related to the seas and the fact that life is dependent on the seas around us.

Language
Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives. English is widely spoken by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves understood getting around the capital island. In the resorts, a variety of languages are spoken by the staff including English, German, French, Italian and Japanese.

Economy
The Maldives economy has been growing at an annual average of 10% for the past two decades. Tourism is the main industry, contributing close to 20% of the GDP. Fisheries and trade follow close behind. The Maldivian economy is regarded as exemplary in the region and welcomes foreign investment.

Currency
The Maldivian currency is the Rufiyaa and Laaree. The exchange rate for US Dollar at the time of writing has a bandwidth ranging from 10.28MRf – 15.42MRf for a dollar. One Rufiyaa is equivalent to 100 laarees. Rufiyaa bank notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. Coins are in the denominations of MRf.2.00, MRf.1.00, 50 laarees, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laaree. The US Dollar is the most commonly used foreign currency. Payments in the resorts and hotels can be made in most hard currency in cash, travelers’ cheques or credit cards. Commonly used credit cards are American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, JCB and Euro Card.

Education
The functional literacy rate is 98%. Educational standards are among the highest in the region and schools follow the British system of education.

Health
Health care facilities are improving almost on a daily basis. The Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Male’ is the biggest hospital in the country providing sophisticated medical care. ADK Hospital is the biggest private health care facility and follows high medical standards. Some resorts have in-house doctors. A decompression chamber is within easy reach of most resorts in case of a diving emergency.

Local Time
GMT + 5 hours

Business Hours
From Sunday to Thursday 8:00 – 16.00 in the government sector and generally from 9.00 to 5.00 in the private sector, although most offices in the private sector open for a half day on Saturday. Weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.

Communication
Up-to-date technology and international satellite links allow Maldives to have a sophisticated communications system. IDD facilities are available on all resorts and card phones are available on all inhabited islands. Dhiraagu, the Maldives Telecommunications Company also provides mobile telephones for daily rental. It is also the Internet service provider.

Electricity
The electric system is 230-240 Volts -AC

Getting Here
Free 30 days Visa upon arrival for all visitors. No prior visa is required to enter the Republic of Maldives. Entry permit will be granted to visitors on arrival at designated ports of entry, based on the immigration requirement.

Maavahi is an exclusive and distinctive safari boat passionately dedicated to fulfill the fantasies of ocean lovers; a perfect holiday hideaway, that takes you away from the madding crowd – to make your dream come true.

Designed and built in Maldives by local engineers and master craftsmen, Maavahi made its first maiden voyage in 1998. Maavahi is refurnished in 2009 and is a unique cruise boat that provides modern facilities and amenities required by the contemporary and adventurous explorer. Maavahi is 25.91m long and 8.23m wide. Maavahi is compact and comfortable.

Accommodation Cabins It has three decks and eight beautiful and well-furnished cabins; 5 twin and three double. The five twin cabins and two double cabins are located on the first deck and one double cabin is located on the second deck. All cabins have air-conditioning, an attached toilet, limited wardrobe facilities and a DC wall fan.

The well-lit and exceptionally beautiful and spacious dining room with its beautiful wooden ceiling is also located on the second deck. In the front, adjoining the main restaurant is an outdoor restaurant offering a unique opportunity to dine in the open and in full view of the beautiful surrounding. Enjoy the delicious meals, the unmatched hospitality and service or our crew.

Onboard Facilities Freshwater is produced by the RO desalination plant installed on board. The plant has a production capacity of 4000 liters a day, sufficient to provide 250 liters of freshwater per person per day. Other facilities include an indoor and an out-door restaurant, a lounge bar, a sun deck, music and TV/ video facilities and a fully equipped diving base, including an accompanying diving dhoani.

A variety of recreational activities are available. These include Surfing – famous surfing spots in Maldives, Diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, movies and music. Click here to view more photos of Maavahi.

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Conte max, the par excellence in Maldivian Safaris. 29 meters in length and 10 meters in width, is build in 2004 with nothing in mind, but comfort, luxury and class.

Accommodation Cabins: Build with four decks, Conte max consists of 11 luxurious rooms, restaurant, and sun decks, all made up from beautiful, furnished wood. Along with professional staff, and qualified crew, on board Conte Max, in the exquisite waters of Maldives, you will have a trip definitely not worth missing, filled with fun, adventure and romance.

The first deck of Conte max consists of the 8 luxurious rooms; one room on the second deck specially designed for people with special needs with a bathtub in the toilet and one Suite on the deck thee, all fully furnished with wood, fully Air Conditioned. 4 room consists of a single bed and one queen sized bed and another 4 twin bed rooms, wardrobes, hairdressers, complete with attached bathrooms from the simplest needs, like a gripping tale of a famous author from our bookshelf, to the on board cyber café would keep you entertained.

Onboard Facilities: Spacious restaurant, which takes up most of the second deck, serves Maldivian and European and Asian cuisines. The main lounge with coffee tables is the place for you to have a friendly chat with your fellow travelers and at the same time watch the performance of the music and experience state of the art digital entertainment system.

And if you are looking forward to work on your tan, then it offers Conte max’s two sundecks. And just to be on the sundeck and stare into the endless ocean, and the cloudless sky, as the small clusters of coconut palms pass you by, while local bird sing their songs, is an experience of its own, filled with entertainment.

A variety of recreational activities are available. These include Surfing – famous surfing spots in Maldives, Diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, movies and music. Also there is a spa on board offering Regular spa treatments, Ayurvedic treatments and Yoga. Click here to view more photos of Conte Max.

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The Napolean Wrasse locally known as “Maahulhunbu Landaa” can instantly be recognized by its size, color and shape. It is one of the largest reef fishes in the world. They can grow up to 230cm and weigh 190kg. Colors vary with age and sex. The growth of Napolean wrasse is extremely slow. At around six months of age, the juveniles will grow up to only 5-6 cm in total length. The fear of extinction of this species, lead to the ban on fishery and hence protecting it. They can be seen feasting on shellfish, other fish, sea stars, sea urchins and crabs. This species has been protected in the Maldives since 24th June 1995.

Join us in for a snorkeling or a diving trip to the Maldives onboard any of our boat charters to spot this amazing fish and there is more to indulge.

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Surf Package* for USD 150 / Person / Night [Discounts Apply for Groups]

Inclusive Supplements
-Sharing accommodation on Maavahi
-Transfers to Surf or Fishing spots by Dhoni & dingy
-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
-Bottle of water per person per day
-Services of surf or tour guide
-Excursions to local islands
-Complimentary Tea/Coffee
-Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure
-Return Transfer by dhoni – Airport/Maavahi/Airport
-Limited use of Snorkeling gear
-Limited use of fishing gear [local]
-Government Bed Tax [USD 8.00 / Person / Night]
-3.5% GST [Government Tourism Goods & Service Tax]

Facilities & recreational activities [Trip duration & weather conditions apply]
Surfing, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Island hopping, Visits to Resorts, Capital Male’ Tour.

*Minimum number of 7 People are required.
*Minimum stay 7 Nights are required.
*Terms and conditions Apply

Offer Validity: May 1 to September 1, 2011
Meal-Plan: Full-board  Star-Rating: 4 Star  Transfer: Included  Rate:USD150 / Person / Night

Send us  an email to info@elysianmaldives.com to book this offer.

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Surf Package* for USD 185 / Person / Night [Discounts will Apply for Groups]

Inclusive Supplements
-Sharing accommodation on board Conte Max
-Transfers to Surf or Fishing spots by Dhoni & dingy
-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
-Bottle of water per person per day
-Services of surf or tour guide
-Excursions to local islands
-Complimentary Tea/Coffee
-Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure
-Return Transfer by dhoni – Airport/Conte Max/Airport
-Limited use of Snorkeling gear
-Limited use of fishing gear [local]
-Government Bed Tax [USD 8.00 / Person / Night]
-3.5% GST [Government Tourism Goods & Service Tax]

Facilities & recreational activities [Trip duration & weather conditions apply]
Surfing, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Island hopping, Visits to Resorts, Capital Male’ Tour.

*Minimum number of 7 People are required.
*Minimum stay 7 Nights are required.
*Terms and conditions Apply

offer Validity: May 20 to September 1, 2011

Meal-Plan: Full-board  Star-Rating: 5 Star Transfer: Included  Rate:USD185 / Person / Night

Send us  an email to info@elysianmaldives.com to book this offer.

Your exclusive experience of the Maldives country side, Indulge in the comfort and hospitality of the locals, Wake up to the sweet melody of swaying trees and birds tweeting. If you are planning a visit to Maldives hotels, on a budget? This may be the answer for that question, Green hotels are located in the central atolls of the Maldives called Kadhdhoo, the area is surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush green vegetation, swaying palms trees. Experience the local culture, history, enjoying the newly discovered diving spots and surfing areas such as Yin Yang. This is all possible at Green Hotels. The reef around the region is great for swimming or snorkeling. There are excellent spots for fishing. This hotel is best for active tourist, families, who wish to explore more in the Maldives. This is an ideal hotel within a real low budget.

Location:
in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Accommodation:
Four different room types to stay and spend your time in this unique hotel. 5 Executive Suites, a Guest House (5 rooms), 10 Deluxe Rooms, and the 4 rooms at stop over inn are for you to choose from.
STOP OVER INN is a typical Maldivian house with attached toilets, HALAVELI (deluxe) are units with two room houses next to each other. There are total five houses with single or double beds accommodation, The VIP or the EXECUTIVE SUITES – is the vip guest house rooms comes with a large sitting lounge area and three bed rooms. All rooms with AC, mini fridge, ceiling fans, hot water en-suites and closet. All linen and room towels are provided. All rooms are very private guests do not need to share bath room unlike the homesteads or farmhouse stays in other countries.

Facilities:
Green Hotels Coffee shop caters international and local dishes from a well appointed kitchen. The island offers a popular restaurant chain of the Maldives called the Symphony which serves local and international food with a very reasonable price. The island is also connected to two other local islands and an fish canning factory island with lots of palm trees. There is a MARES dive center in one of the islands, Green Hotel offers many excursions and activities apart from fishing, diving, surfing or snorkeling. In the local islands there are football pitches, volley ball courts and few restaurants in each islands. These few local islands and uninhabited islands which can be reached either by walking or by a vehicle.

Alcohol:
Due to the local religion, the consumption of alcohol is forbidden in all Maldives villages. Therefore, is not available at local islands. However, bar is normally found in airport islands.

Optional Activities:
Night Fishing, diving, snorkeling, island hopping, visit to a historical site or a natural habitat may be a highlights of a trip.

Closest Resort Island:Six Senses Laamu, Maldives.

How to Get There?
Many international flights fly direct from Europe or via Middle East to Male’ International Airport. From Male’ International Airport you will be taken by a domestic plan (click here to see flight schedule) and from here you will be transferred directly by to your chosen accommodation. Representatives will be there to receive you at the airports.

Price per night per person: From US$83.00 (click here to view more photos of GREEN HOTELS)

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