Archive: Affordable Holidays
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Jun 15, 2011
Comments OffFamous Dive Sites
Lankan Manta Point is one of the Maldives famous dive sites, known particularly for sightings of manta rays. The key with visiting Lankan Manta Point is to go at the right time of year. Lion’s Head, named after the lion-shaped coral formations here, is considered one of the most beautiful Maldives diving travel sites in...
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Mar 10, 2011
Comments OffWhale Sharks
The Maldives oceanic creatures is as expected one of the major attractions of this island realm for countless visitors, above all those wishing to engage in some diving or other marine recreation. Amongst the most impressive Maldives marine life are the Maldives manta rays and the whale sharks Maldives. There are also hundreds, if not...
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Feb 28, 2011
Comments OffWhale Shark Maldives
The whale shark maldives might get scared and swim away quickly, which can lead to injuries caused by their powerful fins and tails. No matter how tempting it might be to touch these gentle, curious creatures, scuba divers maldives should never forget that a reef is no petting zoo. Where does a whale shark live?...
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Feb 17, 2011
Comments OffManta Ray Diving
This means that, the size of a manta ray compared to a human, is typically three times larger, so if you’re manta ray diving in Maldives and a manta swims over your head, you’re going to feel very small. The manta rays size and swimming speed are its greatest defense mechanisms since it doesn’t have...
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Jan 31, 2011
Comments OffMaldives Weather in June
The June weather in the Maldives is deep into the rainy season, brought about due to the southwest summer monsoon. Consequently, the weather update for Maldives shows increased rainfall and strong winds during the month of June. Maldives dive weather show an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, with the water temperature in Maldives at...
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Jan 24, 2011
Comments OffWeather in Maldives
The weather in Maldives in April, in the height of the Southwest Monsoon season will see more diving action in the western parts of the Maldives, where the manta rays and whale sharks will be gathering. Maldives weather in May, June and July, August and September diving maldives will remain the same, and while there...
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Mar 08, 2010
Comments OffGerman Ambassador Ploetner Pays Courtesy Call on President Nasheed
Ambassador of Germany, Jens Ploetner, Pays Courtesy Call on Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed Ambassador of Germany to the Maldives, Mr. Jens Ploetner, has paid a courtesy call on President Mohamed Nasheed. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President’s Office. Meeting between German Ambassador Ploetner and Maldives’ President Nasheed In the meeting, President Nasheed...
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Mar 08, 2010
Comments Off5 Year Record for Tourist Arrivals in January
Despite the recent economic crisis, the Maldives tourist industry is going strong! The Maldives President’s Office has reported that 67,478 tourists arrived in the Maldives during January 2010, making it the country’s strongest January in five years. ***Check out Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE for unforgettable liveaboard diving holidays!*** Moosa Zameer, Head of Planning...
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Mar 08, 2010
Comments OffTheia Liveaboard Currently Cruising the Maldives
Theia Currently Cruising the Maldives The newly-launched liveaboard, Theia, is currently cruising the Maldives, having set off on Wednesday, February 24 with 9 scuba divers. The orientation dive was held at Maagiri Thila, and a second dive on the first day was held at Boduhithi Thila. Boduhithi Thila Dive Site Map Manta Rays Spotted at...
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Mar 08, 2010
Comments OffMoorish Idol
Moorish Idol The majestic Zanclus Cornutus, more famously known as the moorish idol, is one of the most popular fish among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts all over the world. The only member of the Zanclidae family, the moorish idol is commonly sighted in the exotic Indo-Pacific waters. The moorish idol is often mistaken for a butterfly...
