The Maldives

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Location of Maldives

Location: Indian Ocean, about 500 Km from Sri Lanka and India.
Political Status: Independent Republic
Population: 250,000 (approx.)
Religion: Islam
Geography: Coral islands grouped into atolls with fringing reefs
Climate: Tropical, Average temp. 30 deg. C
Access: Scheduled and charter flights from Europe, Middle East, Asia, US and S. Africa
Visa: 30-day tourist visa on arrival
Customs: No illicit drugs, pornography, firearms, alcohol, dangerous animals