Set in the Indian Ocean to the south of the Indian subcontinent the Maldives is a group of over a thousand islands and atolls. Tourists enjoy luxurious resorts and as much peace and seclusion as they desire. Consequently, the Maldives are a popular romantic destination for newlyweds and the discerning holidaymaker. Maldives - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Male - Jumhooree Maidan - Esjehi Gallery - Mulee-Aage Palace - Tomb of Mohammad Thakurufaanu - National Museum - Grand Friday Mosque (Huskuru Miskiiy) - Surfing in the Maldives - Male Atoll - Central Atolls - Outer Atolls - Scuba Diving - Banana Reef Diving - Other Notable Diving Locations - Shipwreck Diving - Atoll Cruising & Live-Aboard Holidays - Environmental Tourism - Kudahuvadhoo Island - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hotel Octave - Asdu Sun Island - Lucky Hiya Hotel - Fuana Inn - Boutique Inn at Villa Shabnamee - Places to Eat - Sea House Maldives - Symphony Restaurant - Chop Chop - Seagull Cafe House - Shell Beans - Places to Shop - Chaandanee Magu - Dhoni Boats, Shark's Teeth & Maldivian Curiosities - Creative Arts & Crafts Training Center - Reed Mats of Huvadhoo - Wooden Boxes from Thulhaadhoo.