The Maldives is well connected with the rest of the world. Several flights from Europe, Middle East and South East Asia operate to Velana International Airport, the main gateway to the Maldives. The highest international traffic is from Colombo, Sri Lanka, various Indian cities and Dubai, while several scheduled and charter flights bring in passengers from all major European capitals, and South East Asian cities.
Maldives is an archipelago of 26 atolls located southwest of Sri Lanka. The islands are in the center of the ancient maritime trade route where east meets the west. Maldives was known by many sobriquets. Ancient seafarers called Maldives ‘the flowers of the indies’, ‘Pearl necklace of the Indian Ocean’, ‘the cowry isles’ by Arab merchants and ‘the sunny side of life’ by present day tourists.
Want to be tickled pink with thrilling and magnificent experiences? Absolutely you are at the right spot. String of emerald green islands at the core of Indian Ocean is the well-known geographical definition of Maldives. The silky shinny dancing water lying beneath the azure blue sky, in the sizzling sunlight is the blissful setting of its beauty. Its attractiveness is seasoned with the glossy powdery sand on the endless expanse of beaches.
The Maldives is a beautiful collection of islands randomly scattered in the Indian Ocean making apace to the highest rated popular luxury yacht charter destinations. It has, no doubt, the silkiest waters to cruise across in one of these dream vessels. Maldives yacht charters take place in the northern hemisphere´s winter, the same time as the Caribbean, proving to be a very interesting and exotic alternative to this traditional location, adding that extra touch of luxury and adventure to any Maldives holiday or honeymoon!