Affordable Resorts In The Maldives

Many people think going on holiday in the Maldives is only for the wealthy, but in fact, there are many excellent places to stay for us budget travelers. The Maldives’ island chain is located about 700 kilometers south-west of Sri Lanka and is comprised of 90,000 square kilometers with 1,192 coral islets, and it is among the most diverse and sparsely populated regions on earth.

Because of the fact that it is surrounded by pure white beaches and azure sea; no matter which way you turn, the scenic beauty is abundant in every direction. Add to this the fact, that the Maldives is a tropical nation with temperatures ranging between 24 C and 33 C, all year round. Now add to this the fact that you can also find excellent budget-priced accommodation, which makes the Maldives the best choice for your holiday destination.

Where you stay in this magnificent island chain is completely dependent upon your personal interests; but, either way, there are literally hundreds of high quality resorts and hotels within everyone’s price-range. If city life is your thing, there are a great many economy hotels in Mal, all conveniently located near the National Museum, Theaters, Bazaars, parks and the like.

Why not try the Holiday Inn Inn Kandooma Fushi in Mal, and go diving in the nearby Indian Ocean? Total price is only ca. $227.00 per night.

For those wanting to get away from it all, the Velidhu Island Resort on the northern Ari Atoll offers air-conditioned rooms, beach front and over-water bungalows, and can be had starting at only $192.00 per night.

Another great option for budget visitors is Hostels with prices sure to please. The Cokes Surf Camp located on the North Mal atoll on Thuludhoo Island includes breakfast and linen for the low price of $85.00; it’s equipped with air-conditioning, TV and fan.

For something totally different, why not check in at the Floating Hostel Princess Aifa, also located on Thuludhoo Island which is right near the main hub of the surfing action. This hostel features air-conditioning, internet, guest kitchen, restaurant and bar.

Advantages Of Air Charter For Your Business And Leisure Trips

At first glance, you might think that chartering an aircraft is very expensive and impractical, but when you take a closer look, you will see that it can be better than taking commercial planes or owning a private aircraft. The most notable advantages of air charter for business and leisure trips are as follows:

Good use of time

It is an absolute fact that corporate executives are full schedules. If spending excessive hours traveling on traditional airlines is not for you, then consider using an air charter service. You can choose your own flight schedule at the most convenient time. To avoid flight delays and bring you to your destination on time, chartered flights can do this for you. Furthermore, commercial flight destinations are limited to certain areas, forcing you to make connecting flights that are a hassle and waste of time. With air charter, you and your company can save precious time by directly taking you right where you want to be. If you have a leisure trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Maldives, for instance, a Boston Air Charter will bring you straight to Maldives instead of stopping at major airports in Southeast Asia. This saves on expenses for hotels and the like, which means you spend extra time enjoying the trip, rather than spending extra money.

Good value for the money

While air charter may sound expensive, it avoids the fuel, storage, taxes and insurance costs associated with owning a private plane. It should be considered that there is no obligation of paying upfront fees in air charter in comparison to a private airplane. Again, since chartered aircrafts bring you directly to your destination, they can eliminate multiple commercial flights and other transportation costs you would otherwise incur. Lastly we give you another way to save by offering the many discounts by the air charter operators by booking earlier flights.

Hassle-free

Chartering an aircraft gives you the benefit of avoiding customary inspections and walking through x-ray scanners, which may be a hassle for the top executives of your company. You can also avoid the inconvenience of lining up for check-in, for boarding, and for exiting the plane. There is no need to wait for your baggage either. You can truly relax on your business trips and/or your vacations to remote destinations, with no stop-overs or connecting flights. With chartered aircrafts for your leisure trips, you can bring whatever you want, be it your golf clubs, your surfing board, and other sports gear you find difficult to bring when flying commercially.

This is a place where you can be private as well as comfortable

More often then not, air charters can provide all the standard features of flying privately. You may always select whatever seat is available. Get real work done next time your travel- not just the reading up on some articles type work, real work. Participate in a conference, practice your speech, or get all the details nailed down for the upcoming meeting. Do all this and have the privacy you need to prevent other passengers from listening in because it is confidential or just really none of their business. You won’t have to worry about who might be annoyed while sharing your joy with family and friends, while flying to your vacation destination aboard our airplane. Finally, with air charters, there are various amenities you can choose from to make your trip more convenient, comfortable, and stress-free.

Can be changed to any form

With air charters, not only can you select your own schedule, however you can also reschedule your flight without any rebooking fees unlike the other commercial flights. Just make sure you inform the operator days before your scheduled flight to make sure everything is in order. You can choose any type of aircraft to satisfy your needs except in cases where you own only one private plane.

Flying on a chartered aircraft for your business or leisure trip may provide more benefit than you think. If privacy, comfort, convenience, money, and time matter most to you, do not hesitate to compare. Air charter might be the best option for you.”

Lux Island Resorts To Host First Maldives Underwater Festival In May 2012

Photography enthusiasts will be able to dive beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean as LUX* Maldives launches the first Underwater Festival from 14th and 20th May, 2012.

Fans of diving and photography will be able to take part in a series of workshops, courses, and introductory sessions during Maldives holidays. Award-winning photographers will run numerous underwater courses that will allow visitors to experience free-diving and fluo night diving.

The General Manager of LUX* Maldives and avid free-diver, Dominik Ruhl, explained: This time its all about water. We wanted to draw the curtains of the underwater world to our guests by giving them the unique opportunity not only to dive some of the most beautiful dive sites on the planet, but also to meet the experts of the sea and learn how to bring these treasures home.

The luxury resort recently opened a Marine Biology Centre on the island which is dedicated to protecting whale sharks in the South Ari Atoll waters and this years festival allows tourists to learn more about the underwater world throughout their holidays in the Maldives.

The festival will feature leading marine experts including the French multi-award winning underwater photographer, Pascal Kobeh, who will take part in the festival as a member of the judging panel and a coach.

Kobeh commented: I started shooting underwater pictures while I was a diving instructor here in the Maldives; I havent stopped since then, and it became by profession. It brought me here today with the same passion I had ten years ago and I am very excited to join the festival.

While enjoying holidays to the Maldives at the resort, attendees will have the chance to take part in interesting and informative workshops with LUX* Maldives resident marine biologist, Chiara Fumagalli.

There will also be documentaries about the oceans diverse marine life, underwater films, and news about the ongoing research on the whale sharks at the Marine Biology Centre.

The festival will also allow participants to try free diving sessions with Jean-Jacques Mayol, the founder of the free-diving Team Mayol and son of free-diving legend Jacques Mayol.

Photographers booking Maldives holidays at the resort can experience the underwater world at night by taking part in fluo-diving excursions. Divers use a set of special filters on their masks and torches, which enhances a unique diving experience at night.

Festival-goers will have the chance to win several prizes during the week-long event and the best photographs will be submitted to the judging panel with a top prize including a five-night stay at one of LUX* Islands Resorts Mauritius, La Reunion or Maldives hotels.