Pristine, tranquil, pure white beaches, swaying palm tress, brilliant turquoise lagoons, fabulous reefs, dazzling underwater coral gardens and the most incredible marine life - these are the Maldive islands !

Opened to tourism in 1972, Maldives is located at the crossways of the Indian Ocean shipping lanes on the main seaway around the Indian subcontinent. Sunny, unique and unspoiled, the Maldives is an archipelago comprising 1,190 low-lying coral islands scattered across the equator, in groups of 26 naturally occurring atolls which are divided into 20 for administrative purposes.

Maldives Islands characterized by a unique coral nature, possess unique tourism resources though in a one-sided way, namely in the submarine and littoral environment of the islands, lagoons and reefs. It is not only divers and snorkelers who enjoy the profuse underwater resources, but also beach tourists are attracted by the nature of the beaches and the climatic conditions as well.

Each resort in the Maldives is housed on a separate island by itself and offers an exotic blend of modern luxury and isolated serenity. Each one has its individual charm and ambience with soft sandy beaches, translucent clear lagoons enclosed by house reefs inhabited by a variety of marine flora and fauna.

Helicopters, seaplanes, luxury speed-boats are used to transfer guests to some of the remoter islands. Those wanting to see the Maldivian way of life can visit Malé, the intriguing capital city, or make daytime visits to island communities close to resort islands

The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, but the best season with clear sunny skies and dry weather is between December and April.