In a unique move to spread awareness about the serious effects of global climate change, the President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed and his Cabinet met at an underwater arrangement to highlight the threat that Maldives is facing. They wore scuba gear and used hand signals to ‘discuss’ the problem. The meeting took place 16 feet below the water and bubbles ascended from their masks as fishes swam around the members. In this one of a kind meeting, the Cabinet signed a declaration calling for global cuts in carbon emissions. This
Maldives today has become one of the most sought after holiday destinations for people from all around the world. The little island nation has gained a worldwide reputation wholly due to its tourist attractions that attract visitors to the sun, the sea and the white sands of the land. However, the Maldivian President Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, along with other scientists has pointed out that the global climate change will have a major effect on the environment. He holds the view that the Maldives faces the greatest challenge of all due
Baros Island Resort in the Maldives has always been a favorite destination for all those who like to bask in the lap of unparalleled beauty and luxury. This luxury experience in Baros Island will now get even better with the recent addition of five villas with their own private pool. These exclusive pool villas are nestled on a secluded glade where you can hear the blue water of the sea lazily lapping against the shore, while the sun gently reflects off the ivory beach. All of these villas are reflections
Kanuhura resort in Maldives emerges as one of the best hotels in the world. This exotic property, which is part of Sun Resorts, was recently honored by being included in the 2009 Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List. This annual list combines the ultimate selection of the world’s greatest hotels that have the best rooms, ambiance, design, service, location and leisure facilities. The Conde Nast Traveler review on Kanuhura speaks highly of this five star luxury resort and says that the range of activities the resort offers is indeed amazing. A
In a reaffirmation of the desirability of Maldives as a holiday destination, Maldives received the runner-up position in the “Favourite Island” category of Condé Nast Traveller 12th Annual Readers’ Travel Awards. This award reaffirms the fact that Maldives is presently one of the best beach destinations in the world. In the function held at The Royal Institute of Great Britain on Wednesday 2 September 2009, Maldives was presented with this award, after receiving an overall score of 95.04. Maldives lost to Sicily, the destination that won the Favourite Island of
