Outdoor activities in Maldives holidays, courses & experiences

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Guide to liveaboard dive holidays: Why we love the scuba diving boat life

In this guide to liveaboard dive holidays we explore why we love the scuba diving boat life. We look at the many reasons to choose a liveaboard scuba diving holiday and factors you should consider before booking. Why we love the scuba diving boat life For many divers the quest…

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Top five star activity holidays: 8 best luxury adventures

Do you love adventure but also feel you deserve to be pampered during your holiday? Then five star activity holidays are definitely the way to go. This list of the best luxury adventures offers the perfect combination of superior accommodation and exciting sports. After all, when you’ve had a hard…

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Best couples adventure holidays: Romantic activity breaks

For some couples, lying on a beach-towel all week rubbing sun-cream into each other’s backs is not their idea of fun. If you prefer romantic activity breaks check out the best couples adventure holidays below. If you’re an active couple with a love for sports, don’t just book a beach holiday. It’s OK to go to…

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Maldives adventure holidays: 10 best activities in paradise

In the heart of the brilliant blue Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a group of more than 1,000 pristine coral islands. Known as one of the most luxurious destinations on the planet, Maldives adventure holidays also provide the best activities in paradise. Wonderful weather, beautiful beaches, amazing accommodation and fabulous…

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Sailing the Indian Ocean: Adventures and destinations

Not many Europeans or North Americans get to experience sailing the Indian Ocean. It tends to be more of a hot-spot for people living in Asia, Africa or Australia, for the obvious reason that it is much closer. Shame really, as most of the sailing in this region is much…

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The 10 best destinations for whale shark scuba diving holidays

For many divers, the whale shark is the Holy Grail of the underwater world. The world’s biggest fish, the majestic whale shark is a rare sight these days and in order to see one, you have to be in a handful of select dive spots around the world. Which is…

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Three luxury surfing holidays we would love to check out

Is there any kind of holiday more invigorating and stimulating than a surf break? Spending some time out on the waves, getting back in touch with nature and topping up on some fun is a great way to enjoy your time off work. However, sometimes the thought of camping, sleeping…

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10 great kitesurfing holidays outside Europe

What does it take to make a great kitesurfing destination? Is it only a question of great wind and water conditions? Is the weather, the ease of access and the numbers of other riders on the water equally as important? When we were compiling this list of ten great kitesurfing…

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Guide to Maldives kiteboarding holidays

A Maldives kitesurfing holiday is (for most people) a once in a lifetime opportunity. Where else can you holiday on a semi private island and kitesurf straight from your balcony? There are a lot of islands to choose from so it is best to speak to an experienced travel company….

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Guide to Maldives sailing breaks

Palm-fringed coral islands, strung out across the Indian Ocean… it’s not surprising that the Maldives has become one of the world’s favourite luxury holiday destinations. But, beautiful as those beaches are, a trip to the islands does not have to be all about sunbathing. Those clear blue seas are ripe…

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Marrakech tops BA must-visit list

A major airline has placed the Moroccan resort of Marrakech at the top of its must-visit list. The destination has been named as the place to see in 2011 by British Airways, which will start flights to the city on March 28, 2011. In second place on BA’s best travel…