This tiny island nation may not seem to be a very exciting holiday destination at first sight, but if you have a chat with people who have visited the tropical islands of the Maldives, you will soon learn there is so much to do. Besides mesmerising views and beautiful beaches, limitless luxury and immense privacy, here are a few things you can learn on the islands during your holiday in the Maldives:
The Maldives is not just world famous for its beautiful underwater world but as many resorts have dive schools, it is one of the best places to learn diving while you are on holiday in the Maldives. Milaidhoo, for example, has a five-star PADI dive centre and the experienced, multi-lingual dive team will not just take care of you in private sessions but also make sure you learn at your own pace.
Where else is a better place to learn how to master the Stand-Up Paddle Board like a pro, kayak around the pristine islands or even try windsurfing or catamaran sailing? The calm and shallow lagoon surrounding the island of Milaidhoo is just perfect to find your balance and improve your water sports skills. The team at Ocean Stories Aquatic Centre is on hand to take you for a catamaran sailing lesson and give instruction in other water sports too.
After tourism, fishing is the second industry in the Maldives and the local community relies on fish and seafood as the main food source. Most Maldivians are passionate about fishing and love to spend their free time on fishing trips by boat. Tourists can try their hand at fishing and the Milaidhoo fishing crew will take guests who are keen along with them, and certainly share one or the other fishing anecdotes and insider tips.
Once you have caught that fish, you will surely want to taste it, ocean-to-plate style. The Milaidhoo chefs are more than happy to show you how to prepare fresh reef fish the best way, especially to your liking. Your fish will be served for dinner with delicious side dishes, seasoned with local herbs and spices.
At Milaidhoo we embrace the local culture and history, and we love to share our rich heritage with our guests. As well as going fishing with a local fisherman and enjoying the best Maldivian fish curry, you will learn about the cultural details embedded in our island’s architecture, as we have amazing stories to tell.