Looking to run away from all the hustle & bustle of daily life? Yearning to re-bond with your family and spend some quality time with them? Craving to have a FUN-FILLED family holiday with your little ones? Well, the MALDIVES has some amazing choices for your next family holiday…
Though the Maldives is popular worldwide for being a honeymoon destination, more & more families from world-over are flocking to the Maldives, especially the celebrity community. You name the celebrity, majority of them have been to the Maldives with their dear ones! Maldives with its unrivalled natural beauty and rich marine biodiversity, has something for everyone!
The primary reason for this attraction is the natural safety & security each of these island resorts provide. Every person on the island resort of your choice is either personnel of the resort or a customer like you whereby the children are safe to explore, be adventurous and just be on their own, anywhere on the island. Additionally, the lagoons being so shallow and calm, the children can enjoy their time on white-sandy beaches making their sand castles and playing in the shallow, turquoise waters of the expansive lagoons.
Having said the above,FUN is a critical element in any family holiday and the Maldives has several activities that are fun-filled, adventurous and joyful! Most of the time, the children along with their parents are outdoors – either they are exploring the beaches, or sneaking through the palm trees and brushes or riding a jet-ski or feeding the manta rays or they are snorkelling with their elders to see some incredible underwater life. They are totally away from the addictive video games, television, and their mobile phones. Children learn so many new things of this beautiful world that we all live in…
Here are some of the TOP fun-filled & adventurous activities that a child AND a parent can partake in, together…
• Snorkelling: Many of the island resorts have incredibly active coral reef gardens, just a few laps away from the mainland, filled with stunning & colourful fish of different types, baby mantas, baby sharks and living coral reefs. It is truly a delight to watch and the ONLY expression that you will see on your child’s face after this incredible snorkelling experience when they come out of the water is “WOWOW”. Most of the resorts provide the snorkelling equipment free of charge. Alternatively, you can rent out the same at a nominal cost from the dive school that is based on the island. Do NOT miss this incredible “us-time” moment of bliss!
• Banana Boat rides: Time to up the FUN ante to a new level! Well, Banana boat rides with your family & friends is the way to go! Total fun, absolutely thrilling, huge bonding and a critical element of a typical Tropical Island holiday! Experienced instructors take you for this ride and the ups & downs, the swirls & the jumps, the falling offs & slipping offs, just make it a total fun experience! Another MUST-DO in your Maldives trip!
• Night fishing: Ever been for a traditional fishing experience? Ever felt delighted when you have caught a tuna or a barracuda? Well, here is your chance to experience this in the Maldives with your loved ones. Every resort organizes sunset fishing trips in traditional dhonis and you will be amazed with the ensuing excitement. Normally, these trips are for a group of 10-14, but if you wish to have a private night fishing trip arranged, this can be done too at an additional cost. But the thrill and the screaming & shouts of joy & achievement that ensues when someone within the group OR your child catches a fish is something to really look forward to. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, some snacks will also be served and imagine the mesmeric surroundings when you are in the middle of the Indian ocean, watching a stunning sunset over the horizon and sipping a cup of tea or a drink of your choice with your loved one AND you are fishing too! Certainly, an important activity in your to-do list in the Maldives!
• Motor sports like Jet skiing, Parasailing, Doughnut rides: Are you looking for MORE excitement? Well, the Maldives can certainly up your adrenaline MORE! Different motor sports activities like Jet skiing, Parasailing, Doughnut ride are certainly exciting activities to give you a total adrenaline rush! You choose the motor sport that you like to do and rest assured, it is FUN-SURGE GUARANTEED! Of course, these come at a price and most of the resorts have these motor sports activities. Some resorts do not have these activities, as they focus on sustainable tourism and avoid any sports activities that generates more carbon foot print and disturbs the serene environment.
The Maldives beckons you to experience some amazing water sports activities to SPICE up your life! SPLISH, SPLASH & FUN indeed!
Travel Escapes Maldives has a variety of resorts options within the Luxury segment that cater specifically to families. The team would be happy to curate customised itineraries as per your requirement. For further details, please visit www.travelescapesmaldives.com .
Welcome to the MAGIC of the Maldives – SLOMO indeed; Thrilling when you want it, serenity at its best, when you need it! So, plan your next family holiday with your loved ones to the Maldives and come experience the true heaven on earth, through Travel Escapes Maldives.