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Maldives – yet another tropical paradise situated in the Indian Ocean. It comprises a little above 1,100 islands, out of which 200 of these islands are inhabited, and 100 others are home to luxury over the water tourist resorts. A luxury holiday in the Maldives most certainly isn’t the cliché hotel experience but rather a wonderful beach getaway full of adventures just above the turquoise waters.

Here’s a list of ten activities worth squandering your wealth on during your stay in the Maldives.

The Maldives is home to the most beautiful flight views in the world. After your arrival at the Maldives airport, it only takes five minutes to travel to the seaplane terminal. Brace yourself as you take off on water and fly through the Maldivian skies, over the range of islands that presented to you below your flight. With the world’s largest seaplane fleet, there’s no reason why you should miss out on taking a ride.

Reef hotels are just one jump away from the beautiful reef waters that are home to many fun activities. If you want luxury five-star living and not miss out on the view of the blue-green waters surrounding the islands of the Maldives, then a reef resort is your classiest choice of residing. You could have your food ordered to your cabin and lie in bed all day, setting your eyes on the open view of the horizon.

Ever glided through the air? Parasailing is one of the more expensive activities on our list, but it’s definitely worth the warm breeze and the aerial view. Tied to a speedboat, you could fly above the light blue waters of the Indian Ocean, experiencing the breathtaking view all around you. Parasailing is the ideal activity in the nice and dry winter rather than the monsoon season, which can be exciting but quite hazardous.

Time to switch from the air to the seas. Snorkelling is for everyone, especially for those who are getting started with water activities and sports. Navigating through the shallow clear waters offer some wonderful surprises. Grab your gear and glide through the clear shallow waters while ensuring the safety of the small reef fish, large pelagic species and corals that lies on the bottom of these calm waters.

If you were amazed by the snorkelling experience, get ready to kick things up a notch. The deep-sea waters are home to thousands of marine life, ranging from green sea turtles to reef sharks. Amateur divers can polish their diving skills by signing up for diving courses. If you already are certified a pro-diver, then feel free to just dive in; the luscious marine ecosystem found nowhere else in the world awaits. The best time to go for a dive is between November and May, where visibility is the clearest.

Not the type of person for a dive? The Maldives is world renown for being a surfer’s paradise. There’s plenty of surfing lessons you could have, whether you’re new to surfing or already dominating the waves. You can also stand above and propel around the clear blue waters at your own pace, looking at the aquarium beneath you. Stand-Up-Paddle boarding (a.k.a. SUP) is an excellent workout through the calm waters of the reef with the least equipment required. All you have to do is stand up straight and paddle around your floating surfboard as to your heart’s content.

If you only want to settle for one of the best experiences, then here’s good news – the Maldives is ranked as one of the top five dolphin and whale spotting locations in the world. You could also meet these fun and intelligent creatures while taking in a dive and get more up-close and personal. A small variety of whales include Killer whales, Blue whales and Sperm whales. Meanwhile, a few dolphin species you can spot in the Maldives include Stripped, Bottlenose, Spotted and Rough-Toothed dolphins.

Ever tried fishing? Fishing in the Maldives isn’t your usual ‘Go Fishing’ by the lake experience. With thousands of different species swimming through the waters, you could guarantee you will have a unique catch. Grab your fishing lines, hook your baits and get ready to brag about the big catch you just made on Instagram! A range of unique fish you can find in the Maldives includes Anemonefish, Bannerfish, Oriental Sweetlips, Surgeonfish, Titan tiger fisher and much more.

Bus rides connect cities, but boats are the norm in transportation in the Maldives, with over 1,100 islands. You could dive deeper while you travel in the seas using the passenger submarines of Maldives, 1 of 48 other passenger submarines in the world. Have the real-world aquarium be brought to your site as the submarines sink deeper towards the ocean floor.

As the night sets in the best experience is yet to come. Mudhdhoo Island was what used to be a local secret that gained increasing popularity over the years. It’s one of the few places in the world where the beach waves and sand emits a luminous blue light when disturbed – perfectly radiant during the nighttime. This phenomenon occurs by algae that emit light when disturbed by predators. If you want to witness a bio-luminescence beach, then here’s your best bet.