Maldives

Visit the UNESCO sanctuary of ocean giants and join them in the water

Just stand on the beach and wait for your catch to land near you

The Maldives are home to five of the world's seven sea turtle species

Exploring a tropical paradise on a kayak is one of the most enjoyable activities

Warm and rainless winter is the best time to visit the islands

Summer brings a great deal of rainfall and strong winds to the Maldives

Fast from sunrise to sunset, and feast from dusk till down

This is paradise not just for sunbathers and divers, but also fishermen - this is world's best big game fishing destination

Maldives commemorates its long way to independence through colourful parades, flag hoisting ceremonies, and other solemnities

Festive parades and ceremonies are held to celebrate the joint victory of Maldivians and Indians

In the Maldives coconut means much more than just a common accompaniment for desserts

The star-studded night is well viewed from any beach, yet observatories offer more—views of distant heavenly bodies

Nobody trained these local dolphins, yet they will perform amazing stunts for you when encouraged by your applause

Explore the seabed around Maldives—its numerous channels and lagoons teem with marine wildlife

There are not many places on Earth that offer whale shark encounters on a regular basis, and the Maldives belongs to those few!

Heavily ceremonial festivities include military parades, flag-raising performances, and political speeches

When you cruise around the Maldives at night, you can reveal a colony of glowing plankton

Stunning turquoise lagoons sheltered by reefs are made for water sports

The world's most romantic honeymoon destination lures even more tourists with its end-year party vibes