Luxury travelers desiring a five-star holiday book their vacation in the Maldives. It's one of the world's best tropical island vacation destinations. It's paradise on earth while being the home to some of the world's best luxury resorts. Maldives vacations are once in a life time occasions.

Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are strewn across the equator. The Maldives is an island nation made up of 1,190 tiny coral islands occupying a mere 1% of its 90,000 km2 territory. The population resides on only 185 islands, while the other islands are reserved for economic use such as tourism and agriculture.

Tourism accounts for 28% of the country's GDP. Over 90% of the government's tax revenues are derived from either import duties or tourism-related taxes. Tourism has become the primary driver for the economy.

The Maldivian tourist industry started when two resorts opened in 1972. Since then, the Maldives now boast over one hundred resorts and over 8.4 million tourists have visited this island nation.

The Kurumba Village Resort and the Bandos Island Resort have the distinction for being the first two resorts opening in 1972.

The Banyan Tree Resort is a luxury resort located on a secluded island called Vabbinfaru. The resort is famous for its luxurious Maldives bungalow style accommodations. The resort's name comes from a large tree which is a subgenus of tropical figs called the banyan tree.

Kuredu Island Resort Maldives is on the northern reef called Lhaviyano Atoll. The island has more than 3 kilometers of white sand beaches and is everything an island paradise should be complete with thatched villas and bungalows, clear blue water and romantic views.

Maldives snorkeling and scuba diving is the best the world has to offer. It's very popular throughout the year because the weather remains temperate. The average year round temperature is 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Needless to say, the Maldives is a popular among honeymooners. For this reason, resorts are often booked a year in advance so it's best to make reservations as early as possible. The Maldives never really gets uncomfortably cold so travel can be done even during the winter months.

Maldives vacations can be exceedingly expensive; being reserved for those seeking the ultimate in a 5-star destination. Honeymoon in Maldives islands is very popular. In fact, most average people spend years saving enough to splurge on a first-class honeymoon.

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