{"id":4565,"date":"2017-08-28T23:32:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T22:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=4565"},"modified":"2023-06-23T14:28:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T13:28:29","slug":"maldives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Glamorous overwater resorts<\/a>, pristine\u00a0white-sand beaches<\/a>, and a spectacular underwater world make the Maldives the ultimate travel destination for the discerning traveler. The sovereign archipelagic nation \u2013 positioned in the Indian Ocean southwest of India \u2013 consists of 26 breathtaking atolls boasting rich cultural traditions and natural treasures. All 1192 coral islands and sandbanks (200 inhabited islands, plus 100 islands with tourist resorts) are the visible coral tips of an oceanic volcanic mountain range whose outer edge at some points plunge to depths of over 3 km (10,000 ft). The tiny islands are encircled by magnificent beaches and incredibly beautiful lagoons, blessed with crystal clear waters and protected by reef structures. Every resort in the Maldives is built on its own private, picture-perfect palm island, with the world\u2019s most exclusive hotel brands<\/a>\u00a0competing with each other to offer their guests unprecedented levels of mind-blowing luxury.\u00a0A holiday in the Maldives can be easily combined with a stay in Sri Lanka<\/a>\u00a0as there are numerous direct flights \u2013 most of them operated by\u00a0SriLankan Airlines<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 between Sri Lanka and the Maldives (with a flight time of around one hour).<\/p>\n

Get\u00a0the most\u00a0out\u00a0of your (luxury) trip to the Maldives with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n