The expanding tourism industry of neighbouring Sri Lanka benefits the Maldives, which attract more tourist than ever. Maldives welcome more for Vacation or Honeymoon

Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Naseem said that Sri Lanka’s booming tourism industry will compliment Maldives’ aim to increase tourist arrivals by over a million this year.

“It’s widely perceived that the countries compete in tourism. However in the reality we can compliment each other in the issue. Sri Lanka doing well in tourism  means for Maldives also wellfare in tourism, and it’s mutual benefit,” Naseem stated.

He said, Sri Lanka has become a hot spot for tourism since the war there has ended. “The Eastern coast of Sri Lanka is the most beautiful beach coast in the country and will certainly attract more tourists. So is my countries islands and beaches.” Naseem said that Maldives is looking forward at this prospect and are expecting the tourist arrival numbers to exceed one million this year.

The Maldives ended 2010 with the highest number of tourist arrivals ever received. 791,917 tourists visited the Maldives from January to December 2010 – as it rose significantly by 20.7% compared to 2009’s 685,852.

Maldives vacation attractive than ever

On the European tourism market, Maldives currently rank among the most attractive travel destinations. Maldives offers large natural resources for tourism and encourages also eco-tourism to protect the sensitive environment and underwater life. It is not only divers and snorkelers who enjoy the profuse underwater resources, but also beach tourists are attracted by the nature of the beaches and the climatic conditions as well. This environment offers great relaxation and recreation possibilities to any tourists and completes the romantic atmosphere of a honeymoon holiday for newly-wed couples.

The Maldive Islands and Resorts welcome you

Sunny and unspoiled, the Maldives, an unique archipelago comprising more than 1000 coral islands scattered in the azure blue and crystalline waters of Indian Ocean across the equator.

Maldive Islands are characterized by a unique coral nature and therefore possesing unique tourism resources especially in the submarine and coastal environment of the islands, lagoons and reefs, enrichered with the year-round tropical climate.

These small, picturesque islands are surrounded by blindingly white beaches with silky sand, crystalline lagoons that exhibit all shades of blue are more than reasonsto fairly acclaim Maldives as paradise on Earth.

The Maldives honeymoon will be unforgetable

On these most beautiful and romantic islands of Maldives newly-wed couples celebrate their special honeymoon, where they could enjoy the private and intimate moments in a secluded, natural setting and a warm inviting atmosphere, where the sunsets  spectacularly are reflected on azure blue crystal clear waters of unique lagoons.

A series of resorts welcome you in Maldives, prominent resorts such as Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, One and Only Reethi Rah Resort, Huvafen Fushi Resort, Naladhu Resort, W Retreat Resort, Banyan Tree Resort, The Beach House at Manafaru Resort and Sheraton Resort help their guests escape to a secluded island resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where the sea is inviting and sparkles in the glowing sunlight.

 

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