Maldives 马尔代夫.ppt

1、Welcome to Maldives,08级师范三班第六组,鸟瞰马尔代夫全景,Maldives,1. Introduction. Scenic Sports you can build sandcastles on the beach; you can get a suntan or a massage from a beach masseur ; You can swim in the clear blue water of the Indian Ocean; you can go snorkeling out along the coast, or try surfing along t

2、he rolling waves coming in from the sea.,Windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, speed boating and parasailing are other options for water sports in Maldives. Besides, night fishing is also a popular water sport in Maldives.,Scuba Diving in Maldives,Maldives is rated among the best scuba diving desti

3、nations in the world. Scuba diving is an activity in which you swim underwater for extended periods by using Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The coral reefs, atolls, and underwater attractions of marine life are truly spectacular. The crystal clear water gives divers a clear view of t

4、he underwater coral gardens and brightly colored fish swimming around them.,The best scuba diving sites in Maldives are lankanmantapoint，kudahaa, dhonbibihaa, bananareef, nassiomthila and so on Scuba Diving Equipment: Diving equipment is rented out in the scuba diving schools in Maldives.,Surfing in

5、 Maldives：,Surfing in Maldives has been increasingly gaining popularity and if you have a try you will have an ultimate experience of visiting the tropical island paradise. The ideal time for surfing is from March to November, when the wind conditions are just apt. The famous surf points in Maldives

6、 are Chickens, Cokes, Gurus and Honkys.,Spa Holidays in Maldives,The healthful environment of the Maldives makes it an ideal spa holiday destination. Come and rejuvenate yourself on spa holidays in the Maldives. Many of the beach resorts in the Maldives have world-class spa facilities and offer a co

7、mplete range of body rejuvenation treatments. With the wonderful environment, youre sure to find peace of mind and a younger and fitter body after spa holidays in Maldives.,Imagine that you wake up beside your loved one and feel the cool sea breeze caressing your face. You rise and run down to the b

8、each, and the clean white sand is warm under your feet. You splash into the sea and feel the waves surging around you, as you frolic in the clear blue water of India Ocean, on your honeymoon in Maldives.,Maldives, with its exotic beaches, turquoise blue water and serene atmosphere, is a fantastic ho

9、neymoon destination where you can enjoy a memorable honeymoon holiday. Moreover, Maldives is the perfect location not only for honeymoons, but also for weddings.,Maldives is a gourmets paradise. Fish (mainly tuna) has always been the most prominent element of Maldivian food. Compared with the food f

10、ound in some neighbouring countries, Maldivian food is spicy but milder. Sweet, sour, hot and spicy food is found. For religious reasons, native Maldivian do not eat pork and beef need to be imported, so beef is expensive, and alcohol is also prohibited and only available at tourist resorts.,Regiona

11、l specialities:, Seafood such as tuna, grouper, octopus, and swordfish is widely available. Snacks like Gula(fishballs)(金枪鱼及椰子煮成的古拉)， Kuli Boakiba(辣鱼糕) ,Foni Boakiba（椰奶加白饭布丁的浮尼波阿绮巴）, and Dhufaa Echetai(杜法意翅泰) are very famous.,National drinks:, Kiru Sarbat（其露撒把特，a kind of sweet-milk drink）. Toddy (a

12、sweet-scented drink which is tapped from palm trees用棕榈树干榨汁制成的甜香多迪）. Maldives lady (a kind of local strong, mellow mixed cocktail .Bars in each tourist island has different formulations in order to mix this cocktail. When visiting the Maldives, do not miss this wine without alcohol.),Aside from the c

13、apital Male, there are no hotels in Maldives, only resorts. Each resort is built on its own islandjust one resort on each island. Now there are over 90 resort islands in Maldives, each island with its own unique natural beauty, style and concept, the range and themes on the resorts is impressive, yo

14、u will find one good place you like. Broadly speaking, however, resorts can be grouped into four types:,Dive resorts, designed primarily for divers. Geared expressly for people who want to spend most of their time underwater, facilities on land are limited, but the house reef is usually excellent. O

15、ften found in the more far-flung parts of the archipelago. Holiday resorts, designed primarily for families. These are large and have a full complement of facilities (multiple restaurants, day-care centers, etc), but dont have over-the-top luxury and have less privacy. Most of these are located on K

16、aafu, with easy access from Male.,Luxury resorts, designed primarily for honeymooners and the jet set. The place to be if you want designer furniture, gourmet food and a plasma TV in an overwater villa reachable only by rowboat, and are willing to pay top dollar for the privilege. Budget resorts，bas

17、ically implies low cost resorts and resorts which lower their room rates during special seasons.,Hotel prices are usually divided into two: one price includes breakfast and lunch or dinner, and the other price includes three meals a day. Health care facilities are good over here. All the hotels and

18、resorts have in-house doctors. Many of the hotels also have a decompression chamber in case of diving emergency.,How to Reach Maldives by Air:,There are a number of international flights that carry the passengers to and from Maldives. The main international airport is situated at Male, the capital c

19、ity of Maldives. For our Chinese travelers, getting to Maldives is facilitated by airlines like Malaysian Airlines , Singapore Airlines and Sri Lanka Airlines, but we have to take planes from Hong Kong .,Amongst its numerous islands:,For short distances: the most common method of moving from one isl

20、and to another island is by boat. These boats can be hired for a single trip or for the whole day. For longer distances: You can avail the sea plane or the helicopter taxis. The seaplane tours in Maldives are a unique feature of the country and the best method to take a complete tour of the country.

21、 Other means of transportation include speedboats and launches.,Inside the islands:,Traveling inside the country is easy. One can explore the scenic beauty of Maldives by taxi, hiring motorcycles or bicycles, and even walking.,A vacation to Maldives is filled with fun and excitement. But before goin

22、g to this beautiful country, one must be updated with the all sorts of essential information that will make your holiday a safe and enjoyable one. Since the sun shines almost throughout the year, you must carry sunscreen lotion and sunglasses with you. A good number of slouch hats should also be tak

23、en to protect yourself from the suns rays . Light summer and cotton clothes are advisable. Since it is a hot country, these types of clothes are most comfortable.,3 You must also carry insect repellants with you. Being a tropical country, there are numerous insects and mosquitoes over here and hence

24、 these repellants are essential. 4 Though water is good over here, it is, however, recommended that you should buy mineral water. Bottled water is extortionately priced, with $5/bottle being typical. 5 Before coming here, you must have a confirmed hotel reservation. This is necessary for immigration

25、 clearance. There are certain restrictions on what to pack in. You should not carry religious items (such as alcohol and pork products), arms, ammunitions, drugs and pornography with you when visiting this country. Dogs and dangerous animals are also not allowed.,6 Getting to Maldives requires no fo

26、rmer visa application. A tourist visa would be issued on your arrival which would be valid for a period of 30 days. An Original Passport, an entry card, a departure card and a declaration form will be OK. (The latter three staff will be issued on the plane to Maldives by the flight crew.) 7 Alcohol can be consumed only in the resorts of Mald