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Best 5 islands in Maldives

May 8, 2019
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The Maldives is stunning, but let’s be honest, every picture basically looks the same. So how can you decide on the right private island? Having investigated hundreds, first hand, here we share our top 5 resorts to help you find the right one for you. The Maldives are where people come to experience island life at its most relaxed — and most beautiful.

Tourism in the Maldives includes ecotourism, natural beauty, scuba diving, snorkeling, underwater scenery and listed as best recreational diving destinations in the world.

Here are our top 5 islands in Maldives

Fihalhohi Island

Fihalhohi Island, Maldives Photo credit: agoda.com

Fihalhohi Island offers a great holiday with family and you will see the tropical natural beauty of the Indian Ocean.

Alimatha Island

Alimatha Island Photo credit: visitmaldives.com

Alimatha Island of Maldives is rated as one of the best dive sites in the country and famous for its white beaches and aquamarine lagoons.

Ambara Island

Ambara Island Photo credit: wallpaperstock.net

Ambara Island is located in Felidhoo Island. Our Vaavu Atoll sightseeing planner makes visiting Ambara Island and other Vaavu Atoll attractions simple and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

Biyadoo Island

Biyadoo Island Photo credit: snorkelaroundtheworld.com

Biyadhoo Island is located 29 km from Male International Airport and famous for water sport activities such as windsurfing, canoe paddling, snorkeling, scuba diving and Catamaran.

Halaveli Island

Halaveli Island Photo credit: constancehotels.com

Halaveli Island is a real paradise of the Maldives where the blue sky is as blue as the sea and the white sand of the beach are as white as the clouds in the sky.

Many people think about the Maldives as a dream holiday destination and never turn these dreams into reality because they believe that a Maldives holiday is too expensive. But with little research, we say that you can easily find deals that fit your budget! The differences are huge in service and in price level between the islands, there are 6-star luxury resort islands but fair hotels at affordable prices too. We recommend to set your maximum budget first, find a few hotels you like and start comparing prices on booking sites. It is always worth giving chance to travel agencies’ package prices. They might have good offers on complete (flight+hotel) options.

Maldives is an all-year destination with a hot, humid climate with two seasons. The monsoon season starts in May and ends in October. The rainiest months are June and July. The dry season runs from November to April. The best weather you can except between December and April

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The Republic of Palau, a tropical archipelago located in the western Pacific and made up of over 340 islands. All these islands make up a land area of approximately 180 square miles with a population was over 21,000. Palau is also home to some of the world’s healthiest and most impressive UNESCO-listed reefs.

Palauans may represent many parts of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. However, they are not traditionally considered to be Micronesian. English and Palauan are the official languages, although some islands also give official status to their own languages. The state of Angaur is actually the only place in the world where Japanese is an official language, as Japan has no official language.

It is our responsibility to show our guests how to respect our island home, just as it is their duty to uphold the signed pledge when visiting.

– said Tommy Remengesau,
President of the Republic of Palau.

Palau’s pledge

Palau is the first nation on earth to change its immigration laws for the cause of environmental protection. Upon entry, visitors need to sign a passport pledge to act in an ecologically responsible way on the island, for the sake of Palau’s children and future generations of Palauans.

Every tourist who takes the pledge needs to follow this sustainable tourism checklist or risk a fine.

  • Don’t collect marine life souvenirs
  • Do support local businesses and communities
  • Don’t feed the fish and sharks
  • Don’t drag fins over coral when swimming
  • Don’t touch or step on coral
  • Don’t take fruit or flowers from gardens
  • Do learn about the culture and people
  • Don’t touch or chase wildlife
  • Don’t litter
  • Don’t smoke in restricted areas

This Pacific archipelago of about 200 natural limestone and volcanic islands, covered in lush forests and surrounded by an aquamarine lagoon. However, large-scale mass tourism is threatening to destroy its fragile environment, rich in biodiversity. Tourism can provide wealth, but when large numbers of visitors go to a destination, it can have positive and negative impacts.

Education will play an important part in supporting the pledge as locals commit to protecting and celebrating the uniqueness of their sacred home.

The country has become the first country to ban many kinds of sunscreen, in a move to protect its coral reefs from chemicals

History of Palau

Palau islands were made part of the Spanish East Indies in 1885. Following Spain’s defeat in the Spanish–American War in 1898, the islands were sold to Imperial Germany in 1899 under the terms of the German–Spanish Treaty. In 1947, the United Nations decided the United States would administer Palau as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Palau voted in 1994 to freely associate with the United States while retaining independence under the Compact of Free Association.

Like other Pacific Island countries, Palau is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including severe weather events and rising sea levels.

Pacific Island nations are facing threats and challenges to their seas and lands, cultural heritage, and livelihoods from development, climate change, and increased global demand for resources.

The cities are well developed and clean.

Almost all internet and telecommunications are provided by the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC). An international SIM card can be assigned a local number upon arrival. Free Wi-Fi can be found in many hotels, restaurants, and coffee bars, but this is relatively slow and unreliable.

Palau Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Dense tropical broadleaf forests cover most of the volcanic and all of the limestone islands, with the exception of Babeldaob
The upland forests of Palau are the most species diverse in Micronesia and contain several endemic species. There are six native palm species, generally found in the understory or middle canopy layers of the forest.

Because of agroforestry, little remains of the native atoll forests, except on uninhabited atolls. Atoll forests are found toward the interior of the larger, wetter uninhabited atolls and along coasts of the high islands.

Limestone forest is found on the coral islands of Peleliu, Angaur, and the Rock Islands.

Originally, Palau was probably almost completely forested; today, forest cover is only about 75 percent.

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Hidden Paradise

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Raja Ampat is a group of islands on the western tip of Papua in Indonesia, famous for its diving experience. Most of the world’s coral reefs biodiversity and rare species of marine life can easily be found in an archipelago.

There are 612 islands, but four are the major islands Waigeo, Misool, Salawati, and Batanta. Estimates by conservation groups show that the diversity of marine life in Raja Ampat is among the highest in the world, with over 1,300 species of fish, 700 species of mollusks, and 537 species of coral.

Marine life in Raja Ampat
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Marine life in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is one of the few places on the planet where you will see such a wide range of marine life in their natural habitat.

With its location in the great Coral Triangle between the Indian and Pacific oceans, Raja Ampat offers a snorkeling experience you’ll never forget. While scuba diving, you will find wobbegong, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, whales, nudibranchs, lionfish, sea dragons, giant trevallies and so much more.

The reefs of Raja Ampat are in perfect condition, with many giant corals, purple corals, and sea squirts, hard coral tables, deer antler corals, green and brown moose antler corals.
Experience the joy and relax of sailing with a boat in the style of a traditional Melanesian outrigger.

One of the best diving spots around here is Batu Lima (Five Rocks). Check rates and availability: Raja Ampat Dive Resort

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  • Camera Backpack: Wandrd 31L PRVKE
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  • Headlamp: Black Diamond Rechargeable
  • Re-usable bottle: 32oz Earthwell Cooler Bottle

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Papua Explorers resort

Papua Explorers is an eco-friendly dive resort in a traditional Indonesian setting with quick access to some of the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. Papua Explorers is located near the Dampier Strait, where many of Raja Ampat’s best dive spots are located. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of the ocean and rainforest, while you tasty some of the most deliscious traditional Indonesian cuisine

Papua Explorers is one of Raja Ampat’s latest resorts but has already built a reputation for exceptional service, amazing natural experiences and a commitment to conservation and sustainable practices.

Raja Ampat relaxing view
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Piaynemo Lookout

Over-water bungalows in a unique location between a wide sandy bay and a mangrove fringed lagoon. The view from the tops is amazing, but first you have to climb lots of stairs.
You can see an iconic karst island seascape from the top. These mushroom-shaped rocks are towering from the unnaturally blue and crystal clear water.

This spot is great to watch stars and night sky.

Raja Ampat
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Kri Eco Resort

Kri Eco Resort opened in 1994 with traditional houses built with local materials from the jungle and each contains two rooms and a sitting area.

Great food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere in a peaceful location. Kri Island is located on the northwest tip of West Papua in Indonesia, about 2 hours by boat from Sorong. If we have to describe it with a few words is golden sand surrounded by clear shallow waters.

Check this video in 4K from Wissberg

Star Lagoon

A formation of coral islands on the water forming a star. To see this fabulous lagoon, tourists must climb an approximately 30 meters coral hill.

If you take a trip to Pianemo, you will absolutely stop by this lagoon because it is only 10 minutes away from Pianemo Island by speedboat.

Raja Ampat paradise
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Pianemo

Pianemo Island is one of the most epic spots in Indonesia and one of the most picturesque spots in Raja Ampat. You will witness a terrific landscape made up of turquoise waters underneath a blue sky, representing the raw beauty of this destination. It is also popular due to its karst hills and stunning underwater scenery.

Hiking is also very popular thing to do. There are several karst hills, on which tourists can climb.

Most of the Raja Ampat Diving Liveaboards include Pianemo viewpoint in their itinerary. You can compare liveaboards and to check the availability and pricing of the tours from their website.

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    Jubilee Shoals says: Log in to Reply
    January 13th 2020, 2:10 pm

    Love the content. My husband and I run a diving center in Cyprus. We want to offer something more than diving to our existing customers. Anyone have any ideas? It can’t be coffee.

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