Synopses & Reviews
You"re not dreaming - it really is this good. The Maldives is the world epicentre of tropical luxury. Raise a cocktail-filled glass in your lavish over-water villa to this extraordinary patch of paradise: picture-perfect coral atolls strewn across the cobalt-blue Indian Ocean. Stretch out on blissful beaches in the fringed shade of coconut palms - go on, you deserve it. This bestselling guide is your passport to the holiday of a lifetime.
Choose Wisely - our author gives you the facts before you book your stay; the Choosing a Resort chapter and detailed listings compare all the resorts.
Submerge - our Snorkelling, Diving & Surfing chapter gives you the when, where and how on getting the best out of all the offshore pursuits.
Know The Background - dedicated History and Culture chapters give you the picture behind the postcards.
Jump The Fence - we give you the options on escaping your resort and meeting the locals.
Review
...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005
Synopsis
Which island paradise is the one for you? For this 7th edition we walked barefoot along every dazzling white beach, dipped our toes in every aquamarine lagoon, and checked the view from dozens of beachside pools. Plunge into these pages to reap the benefits of Lonely Planet's thoroughly enjoyable research.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
No hype assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book!
Snorkelling and Diving chapter to get you underwater with manta rays and turtles
Most romantic island resorts and beaches
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