Maldives, 2nd (Bradt Travel Guide Maldives) - Softcover

Ellis, Royston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898323747 ISBN 13: 9781898323747

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2000

Synopsis

The islands of Maldives are perhaps the quintessential holiday dream. Enticed by white sandy beaches fringed with coral lagoons, travelers here seek true relaxation, with accommodation in beach cottages or individual overwater bungalows surrounded by the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. In this second edition of Maldives: The Bradt Travel Guide, Royston Ellis offers further insight into the people who make these islands so welcoming. With coverage of recently opened resort islands, details of boat trips and diving opportunities, and suggestions for entertainment and shopping, this guide is invaluable. There is information on choosing your resort island, getting around the islands, including cruises, diving, snorkeling and other watersports, in-depth cover of Male', Maldivian people and culture and communicating in Dhivehi.

About this title

About the Author:

Royston Ellis is a travel writer with over two decades of experience in covering the Indian Ocean islands of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Mauritius for Bradt.  Amongst his many projects he is the official biographer of the President of the Maldives and editor of a Maldives magazine.

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Set like shining jewels in a turquoise blue sea are the islands of dreamers, romantics and beach lovers. The Maldives are a destination synonymous with sun worship, tranquillity, lazy days, good living, snorkelling in turquoise lagoons and diving to discover fascinating reefs. They epitomise all that one could imagine as paradise: a group of treasure islands ringed by glorious beaches, translucent warm waters, and swaying coconut palms. As the tourism promotional headline declares, The Maldives are the sunny side of life.” But is this all?...

The Maldives are a place for contemplation and relaxation, and a good book will always contribute to that pleasant lethargy induced by a warming sun, cool balmy evenings and moonlit starry nights. The purpose of this guide is to keep you from that all-enveloping dreamy comatose delight. It is to awaken your senses, for a time at least, to the other varied attractions and to show you more about this remarkable heaven on earth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1898323747
• ISBN 13: 9781898323747
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240