White sandy beaches, stunning overwater resorts and a wonderful underwater world make the Maldives a great travel destination for travelers. Located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives consists of 26 breathtaking atolls. With 200 inhabited islands, 100 tourist resorts, 1192 coral islands and an ocean that goes more than 3km in some spots, the Maldives is surrounded by beautiful lagoons. The reef structures are blessed with crystal clear waters.

Most of the Maldives' remote resorts are within an hour's boat or seaplane ride from Male International Airport. The airline serves a wide range of European and Asian international airlines.

Apart from its resorts and beaches, the Maldives is also famous for whale sharks and world-class diving activities. Diving conditions are excellent every month throughout the year. The haunts of large marine animals change according to the weather throughout the year.

The tropical climate of the Maldives has caused the rainy season to be drier and the dry season to see more precipitation in recent years. The northern atolls are home to the archipelago's most luxurious resorts. The northern atolls receive more sunlight and less precipitation than the central atolls and atolls south of the equator.

The best weather in the Maldives is between January and mid-April, when the dry northeast monsoon reigns. Short-term showers can be seen on these dates when low humidity and blue skies are intense. The Maldives are a favorite holiday destination during these times, as the dry season comes to the cold winter of the northern hemisphere.

You can combine your Maldiver holiday with your Sri Lanka holiday and get to know two different cultures.