The Maldives is a tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean famed for its magnificent water homes. The Maldives, a tropical oasis of white sand beaches located in the south of Sri Lanka, is suitable for an adventure, honeymoon, or leisure vacation. Imagine having a room on a pier protruding from the shore with a glass floor beneath which you can see manta rays and reef sharks swimming and then stepping out of your overwater bungalow into the turquoise water.

The Maldives are a group of 1,192 coral islands organized into natural atolls. Only 200 of the islands, however, are inhabited. Each resort typically takes up a whole atoll. Maldivians inhabit only 200 islands, and only five islands have a population of more than 3,000 people. Malé, the overcrowded capital island, is home to 26% of Maldivians. Eighty-eight of the remaining islands have been developed as tourist resorts, while the rest are uninhabited.

Scuba diving and snorkeling are the most popular activities in the Maldives. Because the atolls are all coral reefs hundreds of miles from any significant continent, the water clarity is exceptional, and the undersea life is numerous. The Maldives, which consists of 26 atolls (ring-shaped coral reefs that encircle a lagoon), is renowned for its fantastic diving chances. The Maldives' turquoise seas are home to rich marine life and corals of all hues.

Male's capital city serves as both a commercial and financial hub. This city, which serves as the administration, legislature, and judiciary seat, has the most well-connected international airport. History buffs will be satisfied here, as Male is home to several historically significant structures and monuments. Male is reached by ferry from the international airport. Thanks to the excellent ferry and seaplane connectivity, traveling to other Maldives islands is also possible from Male. However, it is costly.

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