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Bradt Guide Maldives
Ref: BRA048
This guide takes you beyond the obvious attractions of these coral islands, delving into their history and introducing a nation which is much more than a tourist hideaway. From the lively atmosphere of the capital, Male', to the delights of the island resorts, readers are drawn into a wider understanding of these unique islands, aided by Gemunu Amarasinghe's beautiful photographs.
• Completely restructured guide researched post-tsunami
• Increased coverage provided on resorts, plus new hotspots
• Expanded information on key topics: coral reef species, diving and around the atolls
• New section on how to get around as an independent traveller
Book Reviews
'Excellent'
Maldives Travel
'Not just another guidebook…the authors give their personal accounts and experiences which makes for more insightful reading'
--Sunday Leader
About this Destination
The Republic of Maldives is made up of a 500-mile garland of over 1,200 palm-fringed coral islands in the Indian Ocean; on just 75 of these, visitors are welcomed into a holiday castaway's paradise, surrounded by lagoons of crystal-clear waters whose rainbow-hued fish and living coral gardens will delight novice snorkellers and experienced divers alike.
Author's Note, by Royston Ellis
Visiting the Maldives is going to spoil you for anywhere else. For the visitor everything is so simple, relaxed and stress-free. The Maldivians are a genuine and hospitable people, although reserved, so don't expect instant - and thus quick dissolving - friendships. Even if you do not want to laze in the tropical sun on a white, coral-sand beach, snorkel in turquoise lagoons, dive to discover fascinating reefs, go big-game fishing or windsurfing, be marooned on a real desert island or sip exotic cocktails before having a gourmet-quality dinner, there is still much to see, do and enjoy, gaining an insight into a way of life that seems idyllic to visitors and of which the Maldivians themselves are rather proud.
Royston Ellis is a travel writer and biographer with a specialist knowledge of the Indian Ocean islands. He contributes regularly to airline magazines and has written Bradt's Sri Lanka guide, having lived there now for many years.
Authors Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons have updated Royston Ellis’s original guide. Their combined travel experience spans all corners of the globe, they are also the authors of Bradt’s Africa Overland.
£13.99
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