The third destination we will explore is the Maldives. The Maldives is a nation positioned in the Indian ocean. The Maldives is comprised of over 1190 islands and sandbanks each of which are covered with clear turquoise waters. Within these waters is a reef structure housung spectacular underwater animal life. Here are a couple interesting facts about the Maldives:
The worlds first underwater cabinet meeting was held in the Maldives. For an island country, the threat of Global Warming is extremely prominent, even causing certain islands to be evacuated due to rising water levels. For this reason, the President of the Maldives along with other officials met right at the bottom of the ocean to discuss sustainability.
The Maldives houses incredible underwater life. Throughout the year, the coral reefs are inhabited by countless species of dolphins, whales as well as the Whale Shark, which is the worlds largest fish.
All citizens of this country must be Muslim, as stated by the constitution which clearly forbids following any other religion.
Unlike most places around the world, the Maldives considers the weekend to be Friday and Saturday and not Saturday and Sunday.
Duration and price of flight from Montreal to the Maldives
What to See/Do When Traveling to the Maldives
Water Bungalows
The Maldives are famous for their bungalows that lie directly over the ocean. These villa's place families a couple steps from the ocean and remain a breathtaking temporary residance for tourists.
("Luxury Water Bungalows")
Underwater Spa
The Maldives have a unique underwater spa that is known by Per Aquum Huvafen Fushi. Visiters can relax and receive different treatments while being enclosed in a glass room that is fully submerged underwater. This underwater spa is the first of its kind in the world.
("Top 10 Things to Do in the Maldives")
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Similar to the spa concept, the Maldives offers the worlds first underwater restaurant. The restaurant is a 14 seater glass dome five meters below sea level, and offers a once in a lifetime experience to visiters who get to dine in the middle of the ocean.
("Ithaa One and Only Underwater Restaurant in Maldives")
