“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
-Anonymous
MALDIVES
DESTINATIONS TO ROOT FOR !
Alimatha Island
Alimatha is in Vaavu Atoll and sits on the eastern edge of Maldives roughly 4 degrees north of the equator. Alimatha is the complete Maldivian destination for all tourists because it has it all: world-level diving for both experienced and beginners, aquarium-like snorkeling sites, emerald shallow waters for swimming and playing with the kids, completely surrounded by sand with both secluded areas and a central beach location with bar, music and animation, Areyuvedic massage centre, watersports corner with windsurfing, canoeing and cat sailing, main restaurant and specialty one.
Hp Reef
The Maldives has become one of the world's best scuba diving destinations, because of the white sand beaches, coral reefs, clear warm waters, scuba diving sites and rich marine life. Hp Reef is one such among them.
Hukuru Miskiiy
The Malé Friday Mosque or the Malé Hukuru Miskiy is one of the oldest and most ornate mosques in the city of Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. Its prayer carpet is angled towards the mosque's northwest corner, so worshippers can face Mecca while they pray. It has intricate carvings with inscriptions in Quranic script. The mosque's adjoining large, round blue-and-white minaret (built in 1675) resembles a wedding cake, with a wide base similar to a ship's funnel. Built of coral stones, it is braced with metal strips. The minaret is surrounded by a graveyard with carved coral tombstones.
Sun Island Resort
Sun Island Resort is the biggest resort/island hotel in Maldives and offers you all the modern comforts, conveniences and facilities that you can ever think of. It is a mature island with dense tropical vegetation and tall coconut palms, numerals enough that you could loose your self amongst them. Sun Island, has been noted for its beautiful setting, not an easy undertaking to keep but graciously living up to the mission. Located along the islands beautiful beaches are the choice of beachfront super deluxe, deluxe or over water bungalow rooms.
MUST TRY DISHES !
Fihunu Mas
Fihunu Mas is Maldivian grilled fish. Tuna is the most common, but reef fish is also used. The whole fish is gutted with the scales removed and fillet sliced to the bone. Blend to a thick, smooth paste two ounces of dried chili, one ounce chopped onion, two garlic cloves, one teaspoon of cumin powder, two curry leaves, one teaspoon of black peppercorns and salt to taste. The fish should be pierced on a large skewer. The slits made from filleting should be filled with the spice paste. It is then cooked on a barbeque grill on both sides until it is done.
Garudiya
Garudiya is a traditional preparation which may be served every day. It is a clear fish broth made with one of the favourite fish. After cleaning, the fish is well cooked in boiling water with salt. It will produce foam on top that is removed and discarded. Chillies, onions and curry leaves may be used to flavour the soup, but usually it is made with fish, salt and water. It is served hot with rice, lemon, onion and chilli.
Mas Huni
Mas huni is a typical Maldivian breakfast, composed of tuna, onion, coconut, and chili. All ingredients are finely chopped and mixed with the grated meat of the coconut. This dish is usually eaten with freshly-baked roshi flatbread and sweetened hot tea.