Welcome to our blog Maldives Honeymoon Vacations. My name is Rick Greene and along with our Maldives team of writers and travelers, here on our blog, we'll write about THE best place (in our humble opinion) to honeymoon or even just take a romantic holiday. But if you're thinking about taking a honeymoon in the Maldives, you've come to the right place.

Maldives is such a unique destination. Below we'll take you through a few tidbits of information. But over on the right, you'll be able to click some links to access additional information about the Maldives. So let's get it started…

Introduction To The Maldives

Heavenly turquoise blue waters, lush tropical islands and Robinson Crusoe type isolation – these are just some of the images that come to mind when we think about traveling to the Maldives. It's a beautiful world beyond the imagination of most people. A world where you can be one of a small handful of people that have an island all to themselves. This world is called The Maldives. And this web site will tell you everything you need to know about these tiny palm-fringed islands.

The Maldives beauty

Location Of The Maldives

The Maldives are a group of tiny islands that are set in the Indian Ocean – the closest countries to the Maldives are India and Sri Lanka. There are approximately 1200 separate islands in the Maldives and only about one sixth of these are populated. The capital of the Maldives is Male – the most densely inhabited island. But while Male, it seems, is bursting from the seams, there are no space problems on the other islands. Male holds about a third of the Maldivian population while the remaining are scattered around various other islands.

A Brief History Of The Maldives

While there are no certain facts, it is estimated that the Maldives have been populated as early as 1500 BC, most likely explorers from India and Sri Lanaka (Ceylon). During 1152 there was a conversion to islam although there was a brief period from 1558 to 1573 when the Maldives was taken over and ruled by the Portugese. The islands were also under the rule of the British in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives regained its independent status.

Flora & Fauna That Inhabit The Islands & Surrounding Waters

Contrary to the first impressions of many, the Maldives islands are not especially hospitable to plants, mainly because the soil does not have the nutrients to support a large and varied diversity of plant life. The main type of vegetation include coconut trees, vines, banyan trees as well as mangroves. Also found are Breadfruit trees and Bamboos. Flowering plants include Bougainvillaea and Frangipani.

Bungalow anyone?

The islands have an incredible number of colorful, tropical fish and when you visit you’re bound to see many of them. A few of these include Butterfly fish, Dolphins, Angelfish, Parrotfish and Flutemouth. The colors and shapes of some of these fish are as varied and intriguing as their names would suggest. Divers are sure to have an experience of a lifetime in the Maldives.

While there are a healthy variety of birds inhabiting the islands, there are fewer varieties of land based animals. Common to the islands are flying foxes, geckos and garden lizards. There are also a couple of species of snake (not dangerous). There are over 100 species of birds – expect to see crows, parakeets, and waterhens as well as koel birds. Also present are herons, seagulls and noddys.

The Type Of Travelers The Maldives Appeals To

The Maldives is a wonderful destination for a wide variety of travelers – from those seeking complete bliss and peace & quiet (in an absolutely idyllic surrounding), to beach lovers and diving enthusiasts to honeymooners and romantic couples looking for some enchanting memories in one of the most beautiful places in the world. With a wide variety of resorts to choose from it’s important to research the facilities in a wide range of resorts to make sure that you get whatever it is you’re looking for. For example, some resorts may suit more active travelers while others would be more suited to those looking for more of a peaceful stay like lovebirds on their honeymoon.

Welcome to Maldives Honeymoon Packages once again. You're here so you may as well stay a while. Enjoy!