{"id":17011,"date":"2014-11-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=17011"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:37:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:37:21","slug":"best-ways-to-explore-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/best-ways-to-explore-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ways to explore the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We recently caught up with eco-travel extraordinaire, Alison Teal, to discuss her September green trip to the Maldives. As part of her \u201cSurf, Survive, Sustain\u201d mission, she ventured to the island nation earlier this fall to spotlight the area\u2019s trash problem and educate the community on recycling solutions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Although the country\u2019s troubles with trash disposal initially motivated <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/features\/eco-travel-in-the-maldives\">Alison\u2019s trip to the islands<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">, she revealed that the Maldives has beauty beyond the plastic bottles. In fact, Alison gushed about the luscious palm trees and the turquoise waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u201cI\u2019ve never seen anything like it on earth,\u201d she said. \u201cYou feel like you should have your honeymoon there every day; it\u2019s mind blowing.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">There\u2019s so much more to this tropical archipelago than its infamous Trash Island, so we were inspired to highlight the destination from the perspective of a seasoned traveler such as Alison. Here is Alison&#8217;s inside scoop on the best ways to spend a <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Maldives.d6051084.Destination-Travel-Guides\">vacation in the Maldives<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Swim with mantas at the Biosphere Reserve<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">One of the first stops on Alison\u2019s itinerary was the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, where she swam alongside manta rays in the protected environment. \u201cThey&#8217;re so graceful and very majestic,\u201d she explained. \u201cYou feel like a spaceship is passing you\u201d as they glide through the water in search of plankton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Mantas are just a few of the many species that are native to the Maldives\u2019 Biosphere. The preserved habitat also is home to whales, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and birds, among other species. The biosphere conserves and protects this area from outside influences and disturbances, such as overfishing and egg collecting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"full-width-image-container lansdscape-8dbd37a7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\">\n<div class=\"full-width-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"landscape-8dbd37a7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/user-chloe-mulliner\/alisonsadventures_2_contentimage_resized-[size_1230x470].jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"full-width-image-caption\">\n<p class=\"Title\">Photo by Sarah Lee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Although the biosphere is protected, Alison said, \u201cPeople aren&#8217;t treating it like a reserve.\u201d With that in mind, if you plan on visiting the conservation during your stay, respect the area and leave no trace to help preserve its biosphere status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Carve up the waves at Lohis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Forget about fighting for a wave. Tote your surfboard over to Lohis to carve up the break\u2014without the wait. This nirvana-like surf spot has a cap on the number of surfers who can shred at one time, so you can ride the waves at ease. Make your reservation in advance though because spots fill up quickly.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Located in Northern Atolls, Lohis sounds like the ultimate surfer\u2019s playground. \u201cThe breaks are amazing,\u201d Alison said, as the surf destination serves up consistent waves during any time of the tide.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"small-width-image-container lansdscape-e1bd37a7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"landscape-e1bd37a7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/user-chloe-mulliner\/alisonsadventures_2_contentimae_2_resized-[size_512x290].jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Title\">Photo by Sarah Lee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Soar in a seaplane<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Views of the island from its sparkling shores are exhilarating, but views of the island from the sky are second to none. \u201cTake a flight, so you can see the crystal blue water,\u201d suggested Alison. She added you can peer through the windows of the private charter for glimpses of gigantic whale sharks swimming in the ocean below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">These seaplane tours are a popular excursion in the Maldives, providing outstanding views of the mangroves, sandbars, and marine life. Some private charters island-hop, while others fly passengers to secluded surf spots in the archipelago. When you climb aboard your charter, take a peek at the pilot\u2019s feet: Some embrace the island vibe and work the pedals barefoot!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Get cultured<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Just because you\u2019re a visitor in town doesn\u2019t mean you need to stick to the tourist scenes. Get out of the resort areas and mingle with the locals. Alison suggested breaking the ice with the Maldivians by asking about the pink coconuts on the island. \u201cThe inside [of the coconut] is literally hot pink!\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Viewfinder Tip: The Maldives is an Islamic country. If you fly into the capital, be mindful of their cultural and religious customs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">There\u2019s a lot more you can discover from the locals than just quirky coconut traits, though. \u201cMake sure you get to experience the culture, and see where their struggles are coming from,\u201d Alison explained. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful culture of people, and there\u2019s a lot to learn from them.\u201d Strike up conversation, share some chicken curry, or relish in the Boduberu folk music and dance to embrace the local customs. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Whether you take to the depths of the sea or the heights of the sky during your trip to the Maldives, you won\u2019t be disappointed. Dive right into the adventures, activities, and cultures for a taste of the tropics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">For more advice from Alison Adventures, check out this list for some <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"http:\/\/alisonsadventures.com\/blog\/alison-teals-eco-travel-tips\/\">eco travel tips<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><em>Top photo credit: Sarah Lee<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>What\u2019s your favorite way to spend a tropical vacation?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discovering the Maldives with Alison 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