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Banana Reef Maldives – The Best Diving Spot

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One of the world’s most popular diving destinations the Maldives offer warm waters, great visibility to unimaginabledepths and an abundance of marine life. Located on the North Male Atoll Banana Reef is one of the country premier dive spots attracting 100s of enthusiastic divers annually. Many of Maldives hotels are scattered around the beautiful atolls offering sun sand and surf and if you wish to relax in total luxury encompassing land and sea consider the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas.

A beautiful resort stretching across the powdery beaches and coral reefs of the Baa Atoll, this hotel is just a 35 minute seaplane ride from the UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve – Hanifaru Bay. The amazing restaurants offer over and under water dining options while the over-water spa is a haven of indulgence. Choose to stay at any one of the 79 pool villas boasting loads of space and light. The over-the-water or beachfront villas offer modern amenities surrounded by sun, sea and surf. Indulge in marine expeditions, snorkelling over the coral beds and enjoying the stunning beaches on offer at this luxury resort.

Banana Reef was one of the first scuba diving sites to become popular in the Maldives. Swift currents here ensure there’s plenty of marine life to enjoy, the coral beds are a mess of vivid colours while the site offers scuba diving depths of 5 to 30metres. Enjoy the pinnacle and overhangs which may sometime attract some turbulence, play it safe by taking along a surface balloon.

Diving off Banana Reef offers you sights of squirrelfish, bannerfish and oriental sweetlips amongst a few, while the clear warm waters of this part of the Indian Ocean are well known for sightings of reef sharks, rays, eels and hammerheads.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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Manta Point: Amazing Diving Spot – Discover the magical Mantas

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The Manta Point in the Maldives which is also known as Hanifaru on Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve. It is about a one hour boat ride from the capital, Male. Visit this part of the tropical Maldives during the southwest monsoon period, and you will witness the truly amazing Mantas, a rare and incredibly large spaceship shaped marine species.

The Manta Point in the Maldives attracts large numbers of Manta Rays, thus making it a famous and exciting diving spot. During the monsoon period, these unique Mantas head to the large coral rocks in the Lankan finolhu reef. The Mantas use these rocks as a cleaning point to be fed and cleansed by smaller fish. Bluestreak cleaner wrasses hover around the larger Mantas to remove parasites and old skin. The Mantas circle the rocks and gracefully wait to be cleaned. Once cleansed, they swim in the nearby waters, feeding on plankton. This dramatic site is perfect for an unforgettable diving experience. The best way to observe this amazing marine display is to stay at a Maldives resort located within easy reach. For instance, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa Maldives is a world class accommodation option that offers all the guidance and equipment required for a memorable and hassle-free diving experience.

Mantas can be found in 15metres depth at the world famous Maldives Manta point. They often approach divers at very close range, however divers are advised not to touch or harass these graceful species as they are easily frightened. Once frightened and feel threatened, they will not feel comfortable to return to the same reef in the future. Therefore, divers are advised to be extra cautious and gentle with these Mantas. Stay calm and you will see how they circle around offering clear, breathtaking views. Diving in the Manta Point in the Maldives is undoubtedly a unique and fun filled diving experience for both experienced and amateur divers.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Water Sports in Maldives; Sun, sand and sea

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Maldives is a heavenly beach paradise where there is less land and more sea and there’s something for everyone between the turquoise waters and the golden sun. If you are planning on an adventurous, fun filled holiday with a touch of romance and relaxation Maldives luxury hotels such as Huvafen Fushi Maldives is sure to make your dream holiday come true.

In Maldives there is no end to the fun things you do in water. While exploring the beauty of this paradise you can treat yourself with a number of once-in-a-lifetime adventures and a range of water sport activities. Every single resort in Maldives has a Sports Centre that provides a number of water sport activities such as diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, kayaking, kite surfing and surfing. Divers of all ages and ability are sure to experience an unforgettable diving experience exploring the magical views of Maldives. All dives are guided and divided into groups and diving gear can be hired from the Sports Centre or given free of charge. Also a variety of snorkeling excursions to experience the underwater world of Maldives can be of course an extremely thrilling and unbelievable experience. Even the journey to the reefs by luxury speed boat can be as exciting as the destination. You may also experience the pull in your hair by the wind and the touch of the sun on your skin as your carve through the waves. Fun is unlimited when waterskiing in Maldives. Windsurfing is another thrilling experience as you catch the wind in your sails and glide across the lagoon. You can paddle through the calm and clear blue waters of Maldives on the Kayaks available or leap like a dolphin over the water when you try kite surfing.

Maldives if the ideal holiday destination for beach lovers as they discover the sparkle of this magical island and add more sparkle to their life by engaging themselves in the variety of Water Sports Activities

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

Windsurfing in Maldives: wind, water and the rush of excitement

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Wondering about things to do in Maldives? For the not-so-average vacationer who craves the occasional rush of adrenaline during a luxury holiday in the tropical island of Maldives, out of the leisure and outdoor-sports activities available, windsurfing would be the ideal outdoor activity.

Picture the wind whipping in your hair as you fly over crystal clear, turquois blue waters as the sun shines down on you. That is exactly what awaits those who dare to try out this wind-water outdoor sports activity in the oceans of Maldives. One can guarantee the availability of a large portfolio of outdoor leisure activities such as windsurfing by residing at star class Maldives Villas such as the W Retreat & Spa Maldives. Such high end resorts and hotels even proceed to provide guided lessons to enable its guests to enjoy the most of windsurfing in the safest of circumstances regardless of the level of experience.

The sport itself is simply the act of using the surf board to glide on the waters with the support of the sail that will power the surfer above the waves. The regular wind surfing enthusiasts claim that any who partakes in this activity will be overwhelmed by the notion of gliding over the Indian Ocean with the swell of the tide beneath the board. As the ideal conditions for smooth windsurfing are gentle waves, a steady wind and abundant spacious lagoons, Maldives is considered a fitting destination for both the beginner and the pro. However, while a beginner may enjoy windsurfing all throughout the year, the more seasoned enthusiasts claim that the monsoon seasons are far more exhilarating as a result of the stronger winds and relentless ocean waves that create a far more exciting sailing experience leading to a stronger rush of adrenaline.

Considering the vivid variety of underwater sea life visible through the clear waters and the location, the windsurfing enthusiasts will be also occasionally be treated to the sight of a sting ray, butterfly or parrot fish among many other sea creatures.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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