Maldives is to be showcased at Monarch Beach which is held being between mid-June and mid-September this year.

Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) together with the High Commission of Maldives in UK has celebrated a Maldivian day on 15 August 2009. The week commencing from 14 August was marked as the Indian Ocean week at the Monarch Beach bringing the colors of the beach destinations like Maldives, Goa, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

The High Commission of Maldives in UK jointly with members of the Maldives Students’ Association in UK (MSA) and Maldivian families and volunteers living in UK portrayed the island lifestyle of the Maldives and provided information about the destination at the beach.
The Monarch Beach is the only city centre beach in the UK located at the
Chamberlain Square; and covers 577 square metres and makes use of over 110 tonnes of sand. Free and opened daily to the Birmingham public and tourist visitors, this popular city centre beach is opened on Sunday to Thursday from 11am till 6pm and on Fridays and Saturday from 11am till 9pm which is thought to be a great family friendly attraction, and also provide an idyllic urban oasis for city centre workers and visitors to relax.

The United Kingdom is one of the largest travel markets in the world and is one of the top markets to the Maldives in terms of visitor attracted. At the end of June 2009 UK attracted 51,069 visitors to the Maldives while Maldives received 116,821 visitors at the end of 2008.

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The Maldivian people are bound to give you a warm welcome on your Maldives honeymoon ensuring the best Maldives holidays. Colourful and lively, the Maldives is more than just an idyllic beach location. From fish and crafts markets to regular displays of traditional dance and music, you will never forget your honeymoon in Maldives. Water sports lovers will love the range of diving, snorkelling, surfing and fishing opportunities, whilst those looking for something a little different can enjoy a romantic dolphin watching cruise or a dinner by the beach. As well as the perfectly landscaped beach, those on a Maldives honeymoon can enjoy the splendor of the spas and vast array of its services available for couples.

While on your Honeymoon in the Maldives

Some honeymooners come to the Maldives for the great diving opportunities, and they don’t leave disappointed. Offering some of the world’s best diving spots, many divers choose to partake in dive and surf safaris, where they ‘live-aboard’ a safari boat and travel to each of the magnificent islands during their stay, thus experiencing the magnificent coral reefs, wrecks and fish that the islands have to offer. The best time to visit for good weather and visibility is August to April.

Honeymoon Packages in Maldives

There is no shortage of secluded beach side villas and suites in the resorts of the Maldives. Offering first class facilities and stunning interiors, you may never want leave the island. Some of the best Resorts for Honeymoon are!

1-    Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, formerly, Maldives Hilton on Rangali Island
2-     Soneva  Gili Resort
3-    Four Seasons Maldives Kuda Huraa
4-    Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giraavaru
5-    Banyan Tree Maldives
6-    Taj Exotica Maldives

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Located in the Indian Ocean, 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 are characterized by palm fringed islands with sparkling white beaches, turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna and thus they posses unique tourism resources though in a one-sided way, namely in the submarine and littoral environment of the islands, lagoons and reefs, associated with the year-round tropical climate.

The Maldives offer the perfect romantic holiday. This cluster of over 1000 islands lies just south of Sri Lanka and is surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean continue to fascinate visitors, as it has fascinated others in the past, for thousands of years. Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler referred to the Maldives as the “flowers of the Indies”, For Ibn Batuta, who traveled extensively during the 14th century and actually lived on the islands, the Maldives was one of the wonders of the world.

This idyllic paradise offers pristine beaches and sheltered reefs teeming with tropical fish. The clear underwater visibility and abundance of coral life make the Maldives one of the world’s best dive destinations. Many of the palm-fringed islands are un-inhabited offering privacy and seclusion whilst other islands offer a choice of sophisticated restaurants and bars. Perfect for honeymoons or a pampering retreat, this exotic destination provides the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Beautiful resorts offer facilities from thrill-seeking water-sports to revitalizing spas and over-water villas, perfect for enjoying an Indian Ocean sunset. This tranquil paradise has an irresistible allure.

Atolls that form the Maldives were formed about 65 to 200 million years ago from the crust of a deceased volcanic mountain range. The atolls (the word atoll was adapted to English from its Maldivian origin “atholhu”) are formed from coral barrier reefs. The part of the reefs which protrude from the sea form into islands, as destroyed coral parts gather thus giving them the attribute of white sandy beaches. Having being protected by the reefs, the lagoons are calm and crystal-clear with abundant species of fish and coral.

Holiday in the Maldives and visit the finest beach destination in the world. Every one of the ninety or so Maldives island-resorts offers the idyllic postcard view of talcum-soft, white sand beach between palm grove and coral lagoon. And when the sun has set, sublimely, over the Indian Ocean, there is time to savour exquisite cuisine and unwind in your romantic room or villa.

Some of the Maldives holiday highlights include

• Water villas – most resorts offer private villas with direct lagoon access.
• Spa treatments – relaxing treatment derived from ancient Indian and Asian traditions and local ingredients.
• Island Hoping – discover Maldivian culture with a visit to the craft shops and fishing communities of the residential islands.
• Diving – Explore the colorful underwater world of the amazing house reefs under expert supervision on a scuba-diving programme.
• Other Activities – Excursions such as island hopping, deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching and seaplane sightseeing for the very best view of these magical islands.

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