Maldives
The Maldives is a place you've probably seen pictures of before: picture-perfect private homes soaring over vivid blue waters, powder-soft white sand beaches, and breathtaking sunsets falling beyond the horizon. The Maldives' breathtaking scenery is wonderful to behold; you can't really appreciate it unless you visit.
Couples on honeymoon seeking privacy and thrill-seekers planning scuba diving and snorkeling excursions both like visiting the island nation of the Maldives. Visitors looking for a little R&R can unwind at one of the island spas, and everyone should spend at least one day touring Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
The hotels in this area are equally amazing, ranging from overwater bungalows to underwater hotels to breathtaking resorts. There are no direct flights from the United States, so getting there and staying there involves perseverance as well as a lot of money. The Maldives are about as remote as you can get; that's only one of its many appeals. They are situated between the Arabian and Laccadive oceans, around 500 miles southwest of Sri Lanka.
- #2 in Best Places to Visit in Asia
- #3 in Best Honeymoon Destinations
- #4 in Best Christmas Vacations
- #4 in Best Beach Honeymoon Destinations
- #5 in Best Beaches in the World
- #6 in Best Places to Visit in November
- #10 in World's Best Places to Visit
- #11 in Best Spring Vacations
- #20 in Best Island Vacations
Country: Maldives
