Known as the ultimate tourist destination, Maldives is presently enjoying impressive tourism growth, having rebounded from a series of natural disasters in the last couple of years. Having gone through a developmental frenzy over the recent years, every few months in Maldives brings out newly opened resorts, top-end boutique brands and ecologically sound hotels. Inviting honeymooners, divers and sun worshippers, Maldives continues to prosper keeping its original allure intact, with its superior beaches and cobalt blue waters.
Away from the modernity of the cityscape, life in Maldives is stripped down to simplicity, in its truest sense. A stunning backdrop of bright blues skies, coupled with all-year sunshine will be wonderfully atmospheric for travellers, where they can spend their days revelling the very essence of idyll living.
Recognized for its geological eccentricities, Maldives is nestled amidst the expansive Indian Ocean. Essentially, it is a series of ancient coral reefs that have matured along the edges of towering pre-historic volcanoes. With the passage of time, these immense structures have sunk into the depths of the ocean, exposing a number of coral islands of remarkable natural beauty. Travellers seeking unbridled pampering will indeed enjoy the blissful setting of Maldives, coupled with its swaying palm trees and languid waters.
Enveloped by white-powdery beads of sand, the beaches in Maldives are perhaps its finest attraction. For the traveller who enjoys water sports, Maldives is the idyllic paradise with a number of fantastic destinations for diving, surfing and snorkelling. Travellers from around the world throng at the beaches of Maldives, who enjoy frolicking in the sun and exploring the geographical marvels of Maldives. Seducing even the most discerning traveller is its turquoise reefs and deep blue lagoons, which provide the perfect opportunity to explore Maldives’ vibrant marine life. Prepare to catch a glimpse of a variety of fish species, swimming around the vivid corals.
Recognized for providing travellers with a uniquely indulgent vacation, it comes as no surprise that Maldives has become one of the top ten destinations for celebrity getaways. Few of the international celebrities who have vacationed in Maldives are Beyonce, Jay-Z, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Jude Law, Eva Longoria, Liz Hurley, Noami Campbell, Mick Jagger, Sting, Rod Stewart, Jet Li, Cindy Crawford, Jackie Chan, Kate Moss and Siena Miller.
Aside from its sheer beauty, untamed nature and breathtaking scenery, the main reason why Maldives has become a hotspot for celebrities is its secluded islands. It provides celebrities with the privacy they require, away from the autographs hounds and interfering paparazzi. Since celebrities have a different set of criteria than the average traveller, they usually opt to stay at an exclusive villa or a private home.
Recent celebrity sights have included Russell Brand and wife, Katy Perry who vacationed in Maldives for their honeymoon. The couple flew straight to their destination after their highly anticipated and extravagant wedding in India. Soccer superstar, Christiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Irina Shayk, famed as the cover girl for Sports Illustrated 2011, also vacationed in the islands early this year. Headlining the news was the honeymoon of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, who famously spent their honeymoon in the islands of Maldives.
For the traveller seeking an accommodation in Maldives, an ideal Maldives resort will be Anantara Dhigu, Maldives. Among the Maldives luxury hotels, Anantara Dhigu, Maldives is nestled on Dhigu Island on the South Male Atoll, where travellers can explore uncompromised luxury amidst an isolated paradise island.
