{"id":46376,"date":"2019-07-02T22:58:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T14:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=46376"},"modified":"2019-08-27T00:17:28","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T16:17:28","slug":"diy-maldives-ocean-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2019\/07\/diy-maldives-ocean-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Maldives with Kids \u2013 10 Things To Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Why Maldives?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth. When people talk about the Maldives, they are referring to a collection of 1200 small islands, across 26 atolls (or small clusters of sandy islets) set in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Each atoll has its own variety of vibrant coral reefs teeming with lush underwater life – more than 1,000 fish species, 40 species of sharks, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, manta rays, sting rays, sea turtles and even whale sharks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Approximately 200 of these islands in the Maldives are inhabited, by a population of slightly only over 400,000. (think remote and sparse!). These geographical attributes make Maldives synonymous with beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs that offer an experience like no other. The Capital, Mal\u00e9, sits on its own atoll. Travels between Mal\u00e9 and the other atolls are done via seaplanes, domestic airplanes or speedboats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n