
Maldives
by
findingDulcinea Staff
Touted as “the last paradise on earth,” the Maldives consists of 1190 coral atolls off the coast of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean. Washed in sunshine, with pristine blue waters, and many varieties of marine life, the Maldives provides welcome relief for the cold-weather blues.
Beaches, Beaches Everywhere
View the narrated introduction to this Maldives video for images of the sunny beaches and exotic cuisine that characterize the islands. If you’re feeling more adventurous, scroll to the bottom of the page and take a look at the stingray-feeding clip.
Source: Maldives Resorts Video
Navigate to Lonely Planet’s guide to the Maldives for beautiful photos: don’t miss the beaches and underwater wildlife.
Source: Lonely Planet
The Maldives has 26 naturally occurring atolls. An atoll is a group of islands with a reef that nearly or entirely encloses a ring-like lagoon. See a map of the atolls.
Source: My Maldives
Take a look at the virtual tours offered on the Web site of the Angsana Resort and Spa.
Source: Angsana Resort & Spa
Read an article packed with information about and images of scuba-diving adventures in the Maldives.
Source: Scuba World
Maldivian Tunes and Food
This blog was created to promote Maldivian music online. Learn about upcoming events and local artists.
Source: MusicinMaldives
Experience Maldivian cuisine from the comfort of your own home. Thanks to this Web site you can freely access recipes if you want to whip up some traditional dishes.
Source: Maldivian Cuisine
Hot Off the Press
The romantic scenery of the Maldives was the perfect setting for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s 2006 honeymoon.
Source: Hollyscoop
The Maldives was affected by the December 2004 tsunami that caused flooding and destruction throughout Southeast Asia. Thankfully, the region has been able to bounce back. Read the original CNN news report here:
Source: CNN
