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Maldives to Impose Green Tourist Tax for Climate Change

mio — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:24:30 +0000

The Maldives is considered one of the countries to be most affected by global warming. Even in this present day, some of the uninhabited islands in Maldives are already experiencing land erosion because of rising sea levels. The President of Maldives with the help of some government units have already made future plans to prevent the effects of climate change to worsen. But in order to implement these policies and changes, the government of Maldives needs to generate funds as these plans would prove to be costly. One of the fund generating policies considered by the President of Maldives is the implementation of a new environmental tax on all tourists staying in its resorts.

Maldives to go Carbon-Neutral by 2020

The President of Maldives has outlined plans to make the country carbon neutral by 2020. By implementing green tourist tax on approximately 700,000 tourists visiting the Maldives annually, the government will gather about $6.3 million every year if it implements a $3-a-day environmental fee. Although this is a far cry from the $1.1 billion budget that the Maldives needs for implementing its carbon-neutral operations, it would certainly be a big help for such a small price.

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Fishing in Maldives

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:05:26 +0000

Fishing in the Maldives is not only a source of livelihood for most locals in the country. It is also one of the favorite pastime activities for many holiday-goers from all over the world. Maldives fishing is truly a unique experience and has been gaining popularity among tourists. Known as one of the top fishing destinations, Maldives is the perfect place to spend your much needed holiday if you want to indulge in such activities. Most resorts offer their guests with prestigious services dedicated for carrying out fishing activities in Maldives. So, there is no need to worry if you forgot to bring your fishing gear because the all the latest equipment you’ll need is usually provided by the resort.

Big Game Fishing in the Maldives

Big game fishing in Maldives usually happens in the early hours of the morning. Fishermen in Maldives consider this a very important activity in earning their livelihood to feed their families. Big game fishing in the Maldives is just one of the many thrilling experiences that travelers can engage in during their one-of-kind vacation in paradise. Sailfish, marlin, barracuda, yellowfish tuna, wahoo, and swordfish are some big game catches you’ll encounter during your fishing experience in Maldives.

Night Fishing in Maldives

Enjoy the spectacular view of the shining stars and the illuminating moon while you go night fishing in Maldives. Most resort facilities enable its guests to enjoy this enticing experience as Maldives night fishing is steadily increasing in popularity among many tourists. Going night fishing in Maldives’ abundant coastal waters is truly an experience for the books.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:32:33 +0000

Visit the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island – Resort Description

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort is located at just a 30 minute seaplane flight from the International Airport of Male. This award winning resort is set on two private islands covered with white sands and amazing coral reefs inside the wonderful beaches that surround it.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort was twice voted “Best Hotel in the World” and several times “Best Resort” which make this definitely one of the best destinations if you are planning to go to the Maldives.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island -Resort Facilities

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort offers 50 luxurious water villas, 79 exotic beach villas and 29 spa water villas with private treatments rooms that will leave the guests feeling the whole paradise experience during their vacation holiday.

The villas are full of luxury with ocean view baths, private sun decks, Jacuzzi in the bathroom with a built in satellite TV, glass floored living rooms, rotating beds, pool in the ocean and a personal jet boat just to name a few.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort Underwater Restaurant

The resort also offers two spas on its tropical islands. The spas are a state of the art amazing structured places that also offer total luxury and relaxation with glass floored treatment rooms just above the coral reefs.

Conrad Maldives has seven world class restaurants with over 10,000 bottles of wine that make up the underground wine cellar and some of the best culinary recipes where the guest can enjoy the best food from all around the globe.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort – Resort Activities

The Conrad Resort offers many activities that won’t let the guest have a moment of boredom inside this tropical paradise and award winning resort. Guest can enjoy plenty of activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling on some of the best spots in the Maldives.

Other important activities include island hopping, desert island picnics, excursions to local villages, sunset cruises, fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, glass bottomed boat cruises and a two store gymnasium complete with breathtaking view of the lagoon.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort – Resort Contact Information

Website: http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/index.do?ctyhocn=MLEHICI

Email: maldivesinfo@conradhotels.com

Telephone: + 960-6680629

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort