Independent & affordable, adventure travel in the Maldives

Secret Paradise PVT Ltd, a Maldives based travel company, has this month launched Affordable Adventure Travel Packages. They have taken the opportunity that now exists in the Maldives to allow tourists to stay in local island guesthouses and have created a more affordable Maldives travel option.

Secret Paradise packages combine local island life with water sport activities, excursions and relaxation. Travelling by public ferry between local islands in North and South Male Atoll, travelers will be able to share breakfast and dinner with a local family; participate in traditional Maldivian singing and dancing; join in with a lesson at the local school and learn how a boat is built at the local boat yard. Other activities more commonly associated with the Maldives include discovering the abundance of marine life through snorkeling or SCUBA diving; windsurfing; surfing; sunset dolphin cruises; beach BBQs and fishing. Secret Paradise have also taken into account the restriction of the consumption of alcohol and the wearing of bikinis on local islands and ensure guests benefit from excursions to picnic islands and resorts where the laws do not apply.

Packages ( excluding international flights) range from 3 days to 15 days and start from as little as US$300 per person. For travellers who perhaps still wish to experience resort life in the Maldives or are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, the 3 & 4 day packages offer an excellent way to combine both styles of holiday, particularly as all packages start and finish at Male International Airport and should a package not entirely suit the team at Secret Paradise are able to customize.

BY:Maldives Promotion House

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Maldives in BIT Fair 2013

Maldives have participated in the international tourism exchange fair 2013 held in Milan, Italy. Maldivian tourism minister have also participated in the fair held from 14th February to 17th of February. As tourism ministry states, Italy market is a very important market for Maldivian tourism hence taking part in the BIT fair is a very essential step its marketing.

More than 5000 participants from 100 different countries have taken part in the fair, where a mass of different varieties of products were being marketed. And therefore Maldives have put on how the Maldivian tourism has evolved from its first day to the present day as a success, on sale in the fair. 

Tourism ministry states that, even though guests to Maldives from Italy market has decreased in number last year, this year more marketing and promotions for Italy markets will be done and introduced. Italy tourism market is also marked as one of the best markets for Maldives among European markets.

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Easter Fun in Maldives with Your Family

Have fun in the paradise during your Easter holiday. Let your kids enjoy the day on white sandy beaches with various fun filled activities. Let the Easter bunny brings on happiness and a cheery smile on your little Child's face. Relax and unwind in your private room from a resort of your choice. Enjoy the bunny holiday in Maldives with its luxury islands.

As the water starts to sparkle with its rays of sun, you will be welcomed to the resort of your selection with beautiful smiles of its people at your service. Enjoy the beach view with the turquoise lagoon around while you have your breakfast at restaurants with its best service.

Let your children be part of the special activities arranged for the bunny day. Let their creativity to be shown through various activities and see them enjoying around with groups of other kids. Let young guests show their interest in activities like T-shirt painting, egg painting, and card making, face painting and in games like egg hunting. Be part of your kid’s happiness while you enjoy painting their imagination.

While your children have fun with the activities, enjoy a hassle free holiday with your beloved. Child care facilities at the resort would prove to be a blessing in taking care of your child. You can enjoy the beauty of its pearl like islands on Indian Ocean having the knowledge that you children are in capable care of professional child minders and baby sitters. The kids clubs at the resorts are fully equipped with a nursery full of toys, games and with a huge playing area outside guaranteeing an enjoyable holiday for your children.

Let your eyes be mesmerized by the beauty of these small islands, and the feeling of having a time wonderful at paradise on this earth with your loving family. In Maldives, the sunny side of life.

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Maldives re-sets sights on 1 million tourists

“I really believe we can bring 1 million tourists to Maldives this year. We can very much confirm that when January and February end,” Adeeb said.

Despite a late flourish in tourist arrivals, the government’s aim to reach 1 million tourists failed after 958,027 tourists arrived in Maldives by the end of last year. 

However, Adeeb insisted that the government has re-set sights on the same target this year.

Though tourist arrivals in November last year were relatively lower in comparison with previous years, Adeeb remains confident that the Chinese New Year celebrated on February 8 would see an unprecedented boost in arrivals.

“As the Maldives market is based in China, large numbers of tourists come here to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I will say that Maldives’ New Year is already here,” he added.

Underlining the planned activities to promote Maldives tourism this year, Adeeb stressed that the country would witness positive effects as world tourism day is being celebrated in Maldives this year. Tourism Minister also highlighted that Maldives will host the most prestigious travel award this year. 

“All of this would see Maldives take prominence throughout the world. Maldives will become a favored destination for tourists,” Adeeb said.

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With Your Valentine In Paradise, Maldives.

 In Maldives, on its pearl like islands, with its white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs would be a perfect haven to spend a quixotic moment in time with your valentine on this Valentine’s Day.  We impart you to the perfect serenity and tranquility in these luxurious pearls on the Indian Ocean twinkling in the bright sun.

With its rays of sparkling sunshine you begin your day with the smiling faces welcoming you to your choice of resort. The endless turquoise seas and with breeze so cold and refreshing, on the soft white sandy beaches you melt love in your beloveds arm. You sway with love while enjoying nature’s beauty with your valentine.

On its private white sandy beaches you get your massages with your valentine lying right next to you. Nature’s music play in your ears while your muscles get relaxed and your mind gets refreshed. Luxury hideaways offer you with best spa treatments for you to take pleasure from it with your valentine.

Enjoy and have some fun with your beloved during the day with selection of your choice from mass varieties of water sports. Dip yourself in to the crystal water, and swim while enjoying a cocktail. Enjoy the amazing underwater creatures and rainbow colored corals beneath while you snorkel and dive under the navy blue sea. Or choose from vast varieties of land sports, badminton, tennis, table tennis, billiard, beach volley and many more.

Spend some time romantic, with your valentine in your suite and order your favorite cuisine and recipes from the connoisseur foods of your choice through private butler service. Enjoy the luxury of suites with its interior while the romance inside you brings the pleasure.

Hold your lovers hand and watch the sun go down. As shades of rays fade from orange to blue, purple and pink let your eyes catch the twinkling tiny stars filling the sky as it gets darker. Enjoy a candle lit dinner on a beach decorated with roses, and wish upon a shooting star while enjoying a bottle of champagne.

The luxury island collection has the best destinations for you to spend your time romantically with your beloved. From a refreshing beginning to a fun filled day and to a night filled with love and romance for you and your valentine.

Below are some of the best resorts we offer you, resorts with full privacy for you to romance.

• Anantara Kihavah
• Baros Maldives
• Island Hideaway
• Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi
• W Retreat Maldives
• One&Only Reethi Rah
• Sheraton Maldives Full Moon
• Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef

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Maldives to participate as hosts in ITB fair 2013

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has stated that Maldives will participate in the upcoming ITB fair as the host nation.

The fair to be held from March 10 – 16 in Berlin, Germany will be visited by thousands of people. Travel agents and tour operators from around the world will take part in the fair. More than 10,000 participants and 3,000 guests visited last year’s ITB fair.

MMPRC is getting ready to organize many activities in the Maldives stall at the fair following the decision to make Maldives the host nation.

MMPRC has already announced to seek a manager to plan the activities at the stall. The corporation said in addition to many traditional activities, Maldivian musicians will also be performing at the stall.

While Maldives has been selected as the host country of the fair, the Tourism Ministry has targeted one million tourists to the Maldives this year.

Maldives had previously been selected as host country in similar fairs across the world.

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Three of the Maldivian resorts have been marked on the worldwide best hotels award list.

World famous tripadvisor.com’s best 25 hotels list includes Baros Maldives, Four Seasons Kudahuraa and Veligandu Island Resort from Maldives.

As per CNN reports, Maldives have been specifically acknowledged of this achievement, though there are lots of other Asian hotels awarded in this list.

Four Seasons resort Hualalai have acquired the top most rank in the list whereas other hotels and resorts of Four Seasons also have been marked in the list. Likewise 6^th place of the list have been acquired by Four Seasons Resort Mauritius, 9^th on the list was Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul, Turkey, 13^th best hotel was given to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong and 23^rd best was Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest, Hungary.

Luxury Islands of Maldives, BarosMaldives have been listed as 8^th best hotel, Veligandu Island Resort has been marked as 15^th best and 17^th best hotel was Four Seasons Resort Kudahuraa.

Tripadvisor.com’s best hotel, among the America and whole world have been rewarded to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii.

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