Maldives - Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.orgIt lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres (470 miles; 400 nautical miles) from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. Maldives Holidays 2023 / 2024 | TUI.co.uk www.tui.co.ukAt a glance. Sleep in a stilted water villa. Experience some of the best scuba diving in the world. Blow away the cobwebs on a picture-perfect beach. Holidays to the Maldives take you to a string of tropical islands – called atolls – where idyllic hotels and house reefs reign supreme. Visit Maldives - The Sunny Side of Life visitmaldives.comThe Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country cov... Maldives travel guide: all you need to know - Times Travel www.thetimes.co.ukFrom overwater villas perfect for a honeymoon to information on tipping and where to eat and drink, read Times Travel's advice on the Maldives. 10 best things to do in the Maldives - Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.comThe Maldives is one of the best places in the world to spot them year-round – especially if you make Alifu Dhaalu Atoll (Southern Ari Atoll) your base. Most resorts and guest houses offer whale-spotting snorkel trips and dives; choose a reputable operator that puts the wellbeing of the whales first and remember to keep a good distance away ... Maldives travel advice - GOV.UK www.gov.ukExplore the topic Living in Maldives Travelling to Maldives FCDO travel advice for Maldives. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. Best places to visit in Maldives - Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.comThe best place to see them in the Maldives – if not the world – is the South Ari Atoll, where these majestic giants dwell year round. You’ll see the greatest number of them in the channel to the south of the atoll from May through to December. As an alternative to the better-known and more costly resort islands in the atoll, Omandhoo is a ... Maldives travel - Lonely Planet | Asia www.lonelyplanet.comUnrivaled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and a dazzling underwater world make Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime. Best Time to Visit Best Places to Visit Attractions Must-see attractions for your itinerary Old Friday Mosque Male This is the oldest mosque in the country, dating from 1656. Maldives 2023: Best Places to Visit - Tripadvisor www.tripadvisor.comIt doesn’t get much more tropical than the Maldives! And the best time to visit the Maldives is January through March, though prices may be higher this time of year. Prices are typically cheaper May through November during the rainy season. The average daily temperatures most times of the year are highs of 32 C (89 F) and lows of 26 C (78 F).
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Great moray eel being cleaned by juvenile bluestreak cleaner wrasse ∼Labroides dimidiatus∼.
I am not certain on the cleaner species so if anyone can offer an alternative id or confirm, that would be great.
Dhigura, South Ari, Maldives
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