15 Things to Do in the Maldives

Things to Do in the Maldives

Maldives is an Islamic state and their government requires all citizens to be Muslims. It is written in their constitution that in order to be citizen, one must convert to Islam. But non-Muslim travelers are very much welcome to explore this ultra-small country. In fact, it is the 8th smallest country in the whole world. So, you ask – what is worth seeing in Maldives? Well, to answer your query, here is a complete Maldives travel guide for the beach lover like you.

15. Theemuge

One of the things to do in Maldives is to visit Theemuge. The landmark, Theemuge in Maldives, is not similar to the term House of Theemuge. Theemuge as a landmark or tourist attraction refers to the previous presidential palace of the country. It was used as the president’s “home” until 2008 when the elected president felt that it was too highly to stay there.

The House of Theemuge refers to a dynasty back in the 12th century and it is in no way connected with the tourist attraction called Theemuge.

14. Sultan Park

The 16th century Sultan Park is an important and historic place in Maldives. It is what remains of the Sultanate era and at this time; the Maldives government has exhausted all efforts to maintain this scenic attraction. Most tour packages include the Sultan Park in their itinerary and travelers are brought to the ruins of the Royal Palace and the Old National Museum. It is the only well-maintained flora and fauna section in the country which locals and tourists love to spend time in.

13. Utheemu Ganduvaru

Utheemu Ganduvaru is the residence of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu back in the 16th century. Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu is a national hero and leader of Maldives until his death in 1585. He relentlessly fought Portuguese invaders who wanted to capture the country. If you want to see 16th century homes in Maldives – how the “elite” people back then lived like – just go to Utheemu Ganduvaru. This is where the Sultan was born and raised by his parents.

12. Medhu Ziyaaraiy

Being the person who introduced Islam to the people of Maldives and helped them convert back to the belief, Abdul Barakat Yoosuf Al Barbary was “immortalized” by his Islam brothers through the Medhu Ziyaaraiy Mausoleum. A story about Abdul Barakat Yoosuf Al Barbary back in the 12th century was a bit folklore-like but it was passed on from one generation to the next. Adbul recited the Qur’an to ward off an evil sea monster from killing a virgin girl in Maldives. Because of this, the King reverted back to Islam and compelled everyone in the country to do the same. One of the things to do in Maldives is to visit this place.

11. Mulee-aage Palace

The Mulee-aage Palace is the official home of the President of Maldives since 2009. It was built in the early 20th century (1914) and was completed after five years. President Mohamed Nasheed found it fitting to live there because the Theemuge was too highly for him. It is located in Male and to be honest, it is a very modest place for a President of a country to be living in. It just shows that President Nasheed and the president after him are grounded people who are in a true sense, a public servant.

10. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

One of the famous attractions in Maldives is the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. It is literally underwater and you can see a family of stingrays swimming above you. The experience of travelers going here is unique and the word coming out of their mouths is – AMAZING.

The word Ithaa means Mother of Pearl and the restaurant is 16 feet below sea level. Only 14 guests can occupy the restaurant at one time and if you are in your honeymoon, this is the best place to go and eat sumptuous meals.

9. Kuruhinna Tharaagandu

Kuruhinna Tharaagandu is an archaeological site which was discovered in 1996 at Kaashidhoo in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. It was the location of a Buddhist temple back in the 7th century before Islam was spread in the country. The whole edifice was made in coral stone and sixty four structures were excavated in two years. Soon after exposure, the coral stones started to erode and wither. Since 2008, the site has received preservation efforts from the US under the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation group.

8. Hithadhoo

Hithadhoo is the second biggest island in Maldives with 11,129 residents according to a 2014 census. The place is famous for its beaches and many tourists stay here for a night or two. One of the things to do in Maldives is to explore Hithadhoo on foot since it’s not too big. The whole island is only 6 kilometers long. The island is filled with wetlands and it is filled with green shrubs and Palm trees. The Equatorial Convention Centre is situated there.

7. Meedhoo

The most ancient place in Maldives and the most populated at that is the Meedhoo. It is also called the Midu and is located at the Addu Atoll Island. In Sanskrit language, Meedhoo means Big Island and it is believed that people have started living there since 1000 BC. The whole area is 2.3 kilometers long and 1.6 kilometers wide. Not many people live here as there are only 2,806 residents as of the 2013 census. Still, visitors from other countries pass by Meedhoo just to experience the place.

6. Hanifaru Bay

There are no people living near the Hanifaru Bay but it is a tourist spot in Maldives because of its rich waters. Vacationers go there to swim and dive along with manta rays and get this, there are whale sharks too! Of course you can’t observe these sharks in close proximity but you can see them from above. If you are planning to visit Hanifaru Bay to see these lovely sea creatures, the best time to go there is between the months of May to November since manta rays fill up the bay during that period.

5. Villingili

Villingili is a resort located in Seenu Atoll. Actually, it is the one and only resort in the area which was built by Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. This project was through the efforts of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as he made a deal with the company to create a posh beach resort. It was partly subsidized by the government.

Today, there are 132 villas in the area and one of the things to do in Maldives is to go there and relax, basically. It has a golf course (the only golf course in the whole country) and also nearby is Mount Villingili, the only summit in the country.

4. Hulhule Island

All foreigners are to pass by Hulhulé Island in Maldives because the international airport is located there. Some stay here for the duration of their vacation and check in at the Hulhule Island Hotel. It’s not really a resort hotel and is more like a backpackers lodge but it is the only hotel in the island so it will have to do. Other vacationers do some island hopping so as to see the other islands in the country starting with Hulhule. Good thing the beach there is heavenly and most of the time, peaceful.

3. National Museum of Maldives

Prime Minister Mohamed Amin Didi inaugurated the sole national museum in the country back in 1952. It was opened on Maldives National Day which was in the 11th of November.

The main purpose of the Prime Minister back then as to why he initiated the museum is for preservation of history and teaching the Maldives people of what the country is and how they came about all those centuries ago. They have relics from the Buddhist and pre-Islamic era up to the recent times. The building is located at Sultan Park, another one of Maldives tourist attractions.

2. Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives

The Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives is part of UNESCO’s tentative list which was submitted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. It is a compilation of mosques in Maldives – the Ihavandhoo, Meedhoo, the Male, the Fenfushi, the Male Eid, and Isdhoo Old Mosques. The first four mosques mentioned are all Friday mosques. These mosques were submitted to UNESCO for review because of its historical significance and sea-culture architectural design. One of the things to do in Maldives is to visit these 12th century structures. It will be worth your time.

1. Hulhumale

The most visited place in Maldives is Hulhumale. It’s not a natural island. Hulhumale is an artificial one and it was created to extend the land area of the country. Most of the country’s resident live here and that’s about 30,000 people. It has an area of 2 square kilometers with various building developments. It has the Mosque of Hulhumale which can accommodate 1,500 worshippers. The area is filled with housing units and construction is ongoing to this day.

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The difference between tourism and exploration when Paulo Coelho

Known novelist Paulo Coelho talks about the difference between tourism and exploration. They see what it reveals them positional lights only. When they return to their homes they say they know Paris. Tomorrow, they go to see the Mona Lisa, claiming they visited the Louvre. But they knew not Paris, but the fact that they went to the Louvre. All they did is a sailing boat and look at a single panel, rather than to look at the entire city and try to discover what is happening in and visit the bars and go down to the streets that do not appear in any of the tourist guides, Aimoa in order to find themselves again. This is the difference between a watch a pornographic movie and making love

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The Autumn

Autumn, also known as fall in North American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere), when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier while the arrival of day becomes noticeably later, and the temperature cools down considerably. One of its main features is the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees.

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What is Spring ?

Spring is one of the four seasons of the year with a temperate climate. This represents the transitional phase of the winter season to the summer season. It separated the flowers bloom and moderating air between heat and cold. And also is the separation of beauty so that abound trees, flowers and landscapes here and there.

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Sticky expression of winter

Winter season

Winter comes after the end of the fall semester of the most beautiful land preparation plants in order to receive the spring, where the climate begins to change clearly Vtottagh degrees towards the continuous decline, until the weather between the cold during the day and very cold at night, with the advent of thunderstorms and winds sweeping in some areas, as evidenced by the winter lasting rain precipitation, in addition to covering of snow for the land in some northern and cold regions, as other regions experiencing fallen to uneven snow amounts depending on the severity of blizzards passers-by, usually the winter season begins December 21 and ends at 20 March, where daylight hours begin to decrease gradually during this period with an increase in hours of the night.

Adjustment during the winter

Human and animal resorts to do with numerous obvious changes in their lifestyle, and that will help them cope with the nature and atmosphere of the winter to be able to continue and to survive and pass the winter safely separated until the arrival of warm weather in chapter IV, where some animals hiding in their nests and dens beneath the soil throughout the chapter winter as do ants and hedgehogs, while others resort to hibernating throughout the winter as is the case with the Bears, while birds resort to migrate in search of warmer areas, and encapsulates many types of plants the seeds of a solid membrane keeps them from the cold, and there are these membranes on several types of buds to keep them from the cold and frost.

In the winter solstice

The first day of the winter solstice on 21 December comes, which approves the first day of winter in the northern part of the globe, where the concentrated solar disk at the farthest point toward the southern part of the land, and the advantage of the first day of the winter solstice being the shortest day year, where the time between sunrise and sunset at the lowest level during the day.

The importance of winter

The importance of winter in achieving life balance and continuity on the surface of the globe, through the rain water that keeps the necessary level of water for the survival of life on Earth, and its importance in the provision of ground water and the preservation of river and lake level, Laurie soil and protect it from drought and desertification, and help the recovery of the vegetation that they contain, which forms the foundation stone in the food chain of organisms.

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Description of nature in the summer

Summer season 

Summer is the season of the four-year, the steepest these chapters heat, which is the month of harvest comes after spring, and starts to countries in the northern hemisphere from June 21 and ends on September 21, while the countries located in the southern half begins summer by from December 21 and ends on 21 March. The area where the summer is characterized by long during the day, short night, on the contrary, be other region, in the period in which they have the Koreans are ready to receive the spring and summer have Southerners are ready to receive the autumn and winter. The summer when the ancient Arabs is a spring in our time, and the summer was called an old chapter extreme heat was beginning four days devoid of June, a general who invites him summer. 

Nature in the summer

Summer is the chapter that rising temperatures and be severe or mild, the sun is bright and the sky is clear, and is characterized by a length of the day and the Palace of the night, and in the light of the day and extreme heat Ooualemtost deliberately Some people escape to the mountainous areas, Oorivih, Oowalsahalih. In this chapter, mature and good fruits fruits as derived by the farmer that must be addressed by the benefits that derive them; they work to hydrate the body and provide him with vitamins, nutrients task, working on Ndhar skin and earn vital such as grapes, watermelon, mango and others. In this chapter, farmers harvested wheat and barley fields, which is indispensable people in their strength throughout the year, especially in winter. 

Summer social life

In the summer, where long daylight frequent human activities, and frequent trips and excursions to tourist places, the seas and areas of scenic nature; to enjoy its beauty, including mountains, plains, valleys and rivers, and breathtaking Ohjarkhaddra, different pets, and frequently in the summer stay up at night to enjoy the atmosphere of the Pacific and the stars bright that light up the sky. The summer has a special joy where people enjoy all the business activities without fear of the disease; for example, the sun strikes hitting the exposed directly for a long time, unlike the winter in which the disease abound mere exposure to cold air and carried by air from viruses and bacteria. In the summer abound social events of speech and marriage and the ties of kinship, as the summer weather encourages people to such occasions In the summer holidays are in schools and universities to earn every one of his during the year, and it helps to review what the person has done during the whole year and took lessons, lessons and correct the mistakes that occurred out. With the scorching summer heat remember free hell and wonder whether we worship and acts of worship that our intervention paradise, or are we we fail to worship and we review ourselves to win paradise, God willing.

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Why Tourism ?

Tourism – an economic and social phenomenon

Over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening ‎diversification to become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. ‎Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number ‎of new destinations. These dynamics have turned tourism into a key driver for socio-‎economic progress.‎

Today, the business volume of tourism equals or even surpasses that of oil exports, ‎food products or automobiles. Tourism has become one of the major players in ‎international commerce, and represents at the same time one of the main income ‎sources for many developing countries. This growth goes hand in hand with an ‎increasing diversification and competition among destinations.‎

This global spread of tourism in industrialised and developed states has produced ‎economic and employment benefits in many related sectors - from construction to ‎agriculture or telecommunications.‎

The contribution of tourism to economic well-being depends on the quality and the ‎revenues of the tourism offer. UNWTO assists destinations in their sustainable ‎positioning in ever more complex national and international markets. As the UN agency ‎dedicated to tourism, UNWTO points out that particularly developing countries stand to ‎benefit from sustainable tourism and acts to help make this a reality.‎

Current developments and forecasts

• International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6 % in 2015 to 1,184 million
• In 2015, international tourism generated US$ 1.5 trillion in export earnings
• UNWTO forecasts a growth in international tourist arrivals of between 3.5% and 4.5% in 2016
• By 2030, UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 billion (UNWTO Tourism Towards 2030)
   

UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2016 edition presents a concise overview of international tourism in the world based on the results for the year 2015. The booklet includes:

- Key trends in international tourism in 2015

  - Results by (sub)region and country of destination

  - World’s top tourism destinations

  - Outbound tourism by region and top spenders

  - Long-term forecast: Tourism towards 2030

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5 Romantic Places for Couples in the Czech Republic

For those of you reading who have been following our column here on The Blonde Abroad, we apologize for our hiatus. On top of a month-long period in Europe, we had some pretty challenging last couple months dealing with yet another loss in our family. Up until about a week or so ago, we haven’t even been posting blogs to our travel blog.

We wanted to start the new year off right.

2017 is going to be a fantastic year for us in that we are planning our wedding, and we are planning to visit a number of gorgeous countries that we can’t wait to share with you all.

As mentioned, we had the opportunity to spend a month in Europe back in September, and have been absolutely slacking at getting content out. One of our favorite memories from that trip was our time in the Czech Republic. We thought it only fitting that we would jump back into our column with a series that we’ve greatly enjoyed writing.

So here are 5 romantic places for couples in the Czech Republic!

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Here's a list of the most beautiful tourist areas in the world

Do you like tourism, travel and learn about the wonderful tourist places and new cultures? Yasmina offer you today a list of the five most beautiful tourist areas in the world that combines beaches, mountains and historical places. Choose the ones you like the place to Taatmtaa happy holiday with family and friends.

5 prominent tourist areas in the world:

SHIRAKAWA-GO in Japan: is a village in the mountain is famous to homes with Algasco which are considered unique style. These houses featuring bright colors in the spring and covered by snow in the winter and about 300 years old. You can visit the beautiful museums and the cultivation of silkworms.

Cemoro LAwang in Indonesia: This is a small town near Mount Bromo also known Bjonong Bromo volcano that is. This town is characterized by its people Latif as you can enjoy performances of traditional folk.

Cappadocia in Turkey: Cappadocia is considered of the most beautiful areas in the heart of Turkey and is characterized by its beautiful natural scenery and famous Mounatid with a hot - air balloon of any great size , one of the most important activities in this region , which attracts large number of tourists every year. These balloons allow you to see the scenic Kappaduaka above the ground. Also, this region is characterized by shops for shopping and places of worship.

Colmar (Colmar) in France: the French city characterized by ornate buildings and bridges. Also, it is the capital of Alsace and can be explored on foot or on a bike or Baghanndol which is a long boat. This city is characterized by its architecture, museums and colorful and beautiful flowers.

Blade in Lovinina: If you love the adventures and spa treatments, we recommend you visit Bled, which also features tourist landmarks.

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What Courses Do You Need To Take ?

WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

Depending on what college or university you choose, your tourism major will take different forms. Some colleges and universities provide a strong general business background as well as offering a concentration in tourism-related subjects. Other programs lean toward more liberal arts-oriented programming, asking students to study foreign languages, geography, and cross-cultural differences.

As a tourism major, you will want to do an internship or find a job in the tourism arena while in school. This will give you experience you can show on your résumé as well as give you a leg up on your career. In the classroom, here are some classes you are likely to encounter:

• Accounting
• International Tourism
• Management
• Meeting Planning
• Tourism Planning
• Transportation
• Travel and Tourism

Tourism majors often participate in study abroad programs to gain perspective on how different countries handle their operations as well as gain first-hand travel experience.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM?

The tourism industry is an incredibly vibrant and glamorous sector of the global marketplace, offering job opportunities in resorts, restaurants, hotels, conference centers, corporations, and government. Graduates who leave college with tourism degrees are equipped with a flexible skill set they can use in many kinds of jobs, including administrative positions at hotels, as special events planners, sales people, marketing professionals, security directors, controllers, personnel managers, travel agents, and resort managers.

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Pros Travel and Tourism

Work experience

It is relatively easy to find paid part-time work opportunities in the travel and tourism industry, since it is so large and there are so many types of visitor establishments and attractions all over the UK. The range of different working patterns available should make it easy to combine part-time work with your current study.

Voluntary work may also be a good option, especially if it means gaining experience in an area where job opportunities more scarce.

You could also consider summer work experience or spending time working abroad. This could include working at holiday or theme parks, in a resort or at summer camps abroad. You could also purchase a student railcard and travel through Europe, widening your cultural knowledge and language abilities.

You may be able to take part in an exchange programme, spending some time studying abroad towards your degree. Consider looking at relevant short courses, such as TESOL or TEFL, which may present opportunities to work abroad teaching English language skills.

Typical employers

The travel and tourism sector comprises many different industries and sub-industries, including services such as retail travel, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards. It also covers passenger transport including coach, aviation, rail and waterways and visitor attractions such as museums, theme parks, zoos and heritage sites.

A variety of accommodation services also fall within this category, including hotels, hostels and holiday parks. Associated with hotels and core business operations are conferences and events, which provide considerable all-year-round employment opportunities.

Further study

Specific in-house training is likely to be available within the industry and is often encouraged to enhance promotion prospects and knowledge of particular issues.

Relevant postgraduate study in this field includes courses with an emphasis on management skills, particularly in areas such as hospitality, heritage and sustainability. Postgraduate courses in specialist areas such as ecotourism or rural development may also be helpful.

General business topics such as marketing or human resources could be relevant and can be applied across various disciplines.

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Travel and Tourism

Tourism is a significant component of the New Zealand economy contributing to job creation and export revenues. It also has a major role in rejuvenating and sustaining regional economies. According to Tourism New Zealand the two main reasons tourists' travel to New Zealand is to experience our beautiful landscape and distinct Maori culture.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says December has topped off a significant year.“This is a really exciting time for the industry with positive signals everywhere.

Here at Otago Polytechnic we take the business aspects of tourism seriously and ensure our graduates have excellent knowledge of all facets of tourism. We also provide our students with the opportunity to experience some of these activities in our fieldtrips and as part of their course and work in industry.

Welcome to the "business of tourism". This is a one year (120) course which follows on from the Certificate in Applied Travel and Tourism. This programme incorporates not only the practical aspects of working in the tourism industry from a business perspective, it also applies the theoretical concepts behind them. 90 of the 120 credits required must be gained from the following courses (45 credits must be at Level 5) and the last 30 credits come from the work based research project - a compulsory part of the programme which must be completed before graduation.

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Residents Eye Legal Action Against FAA Over New Flight Path from Sea

Organizers in the Seattle suburb of Burien are prepared to take legal action against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a recent flight path adjustment.

KOMO News reported residents of Burien and nearby Seahurst are growing increasingly frustrated with the FAA's decision to allow Q400 turboprop aircraft taking off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to fly directly overhead.

The flights, primarily operated by Alaska Airlines, have been allowed to make an immediate left turn on northerly departures since July 2016 with the goal being to speed up departures at Sea-Tac.

Dr. Dennis Hansen told KOMO the planes sound like "a fleet of greyhound buses" and said they can be heard every 15 minutes. But according to the FAA, the flights in question only account for 2 percent of the annual departures from Sea-Tac.

While the FAA has made itself available to the neighborhood group organized to combat the issue, neighborhood leaders say it hasn't done enough.

"They have been very vague and not forthcoming with answers," Quiet Skies Coalition president Larry Cripe told KOMO News. "Currently we are underway to take legal action to stop what's been done."

The group intends to file a lawsuit against the FAA and the Port of Seattle, which operates Sea-Tac Airport.

In a statement to KOMO, the FAA indicated that it's "aware of concerns by the City of Burien with a very limited, but increasing number of smaller turboprop aircraft over a portion of Burien" and said it plans to work to "identify other possible ways to mitigate this issue during the limited time they happen."

According to KOMO News, the Burien City Council is weighing the possibility of authorizing as much as $100,000 to battle the FAA in court. 

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Trips to Cuba

Depending on how you look at it, cruising to Cuba is either expanding or becoming more limited than initially expected, all while future relations between the U.S. and the island nation are up in the air regarding president-elect Donald Trump’s stance.

As far as sailing to Cuba roundtrip from the U.S. is concerned, Fathom remains the only regular option, that is at least until in May 2017 when its license to cruise there expires and its only ship, the Adonia, is soon expected to transfer out of the fleet. At least six of the line’s Dominican Republic voyages, offered on weeks in between exclusive Cuban sailings, until that point will now feature an added call at Santiago de Cuba.

Beyond Fathom, many other cruise lines also received approval recently to sail to Cuba roundtrip, but the quantity of departures is considerably more limited than anticipated, with the exception of Pearl Seas Cruises.

Seeking approval for a long while since 2015, Pearl Seas will begin deploying its 210-guest Pearl Mist from Florida beginning this January 17, 2017. It too will sail regularly like Fathom but again only through May on 11 voyages as scheduled at this time. Making it more ideal than Fathom, however, will be its four Cuban stops at Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, as well as Trinidad, not visited by the Adonia.

Among more mainstream brands, the remaining approved companies will merely skirt the surface of Cuba by visiting only Havana on a handful of itineraries. Next up will be Oceania Cruises on March 7, 21 and 31, 2017 when the 1,252-guest Marina heads to the Caribbean on three consecutive voyages visiting the capital city for one or two days each.

Also on March 21, 2017 will be Azamara Club Cruises’ singular 13-night roundtrip from Miami on the 686-guest Azamara Quest, an existing voyage modified to now include an overnight stay in Havana.

Come April 11 and 18, 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will send its 700-guest Seven Seas Mariner to overnight in Havana, departing twice from Miami on weeklong Caribbean outings.

Royal Caribbean International will shortly follow on April 19, 2017 by sailing its 1,840-guest Empress of the Seas to the Cuban port from Miami on April 19, 2017 and then again from Tampa on April 30 and May 20, 2017.

Rounding out the new approvals will be Norwegian Cruise Line when its 2,004-guest Norwegian Sky will first go to Havana from Miami on five 4-day cruises scheduled on May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2017.

Notably, no cruise line has approval to sail to Cuba roundtrip from the States beyond May 2017. There are, of course, several smaller operations that can take American guests legally to Cuban ports from within the Caribbean, but the ability to do so conveniently from a U.S. homeport beyond then, and potentially up until then, will likely be dependent on the political climate under the Trump administration following his inauguration on January 20, 2017.

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The Fast Facts About Guatemala Travel

Guatemala ranks as one of my favorite places in the world. I planned on traveling Guate for three weeks and instead I stayed for three months. There was just something so calm and charming about the country. The culture is rich and accessible and the landscape is just gorgeous — perhaps that’s why I fangirl over it so hard. This is one of the best spots in Central America; the only other I would consider a contender is Nicaragua.

If you’re planning a backpacking trip through Central America, you’ll surely hear about the dangers. As a region, they are both founded and unfounded. There are legitimate issues around transportation, and Central America in general is a place where you just don’t want to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But in Guatemala, the violence is not pervasive. Although I heard some stories, I never encountered violence in the two and half months I traveled the country.

What I found in Guatemala, was an incredibly warm people who are open and happy for the tourism coming to their country. The indigenous Mayan culture is alive and full, and Guatemala is home to the most beautiful natural and Mayan sites in the world. It’s worth planning several weeks in here if you’re backpacking the region, or know that you could easily fill a two-week vacation if you’re traveling just to Guate. This guide includes city recommendations for my favorite experiences in the country, as well as asocially responsible section with volunteer recommendations.

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Travel and Tourism Speech 4

Travel and Tourism Speech 4

Good morning to the respected Principal sir, teachers and my dear colleagues. My name is…, and I study in class…th standard. I would like to speech today at this occasion on the topic of travel and tourism in India. As we all know that India is one of the most famous countries all over the world for its unique tour and travel destinations. Tourism in any country plays great role in the economic growth and development of a country. If we see the tourism in India, it is the second largest earning source of India through the foreign exchange by foreign tourists. A great percentage of people’s lives is based on only tourism itself because the tourism industry in India has employed a large number of people of both category, skilled and unskilled. Tourism in any country promotes its national integration and international brotherhood.

Our country is naturally and culturally endowed with the lots of beautiful and attractive places which have fascinated worldwide people from all over the world. Our country is one of the rich countries having heritages, historical monuments, forts, beaches, religious places, hill stations, etc attracting tourists from corner of the world. India is known for its unity in diversity which enriches it with people of many cultures, traditions and religions which is the big reason of nice tourism here. Because of being rich with people of many religions and languages, our country is full of diversity in handicraft, folk dances, fairs, festivals, music, classical dance, dress, eating habits, living style, languages, etc which gives rise to the will or desire in the heart of worldwide people to see India.

Now-a-days, the tourism in India is highly promoted by the Departments of Tourism by the help of many Bollywood actors on international and domestic level. All the measures for promoting the tourism and tourists traffic in the country are recommended by the Tourism Advisory Board. Indian tourism is highly affected by the terrorism, insecurity and pollution in the country however, sincere efforts by the government of India are continued in order to develop the Indian tourism industry. It is one of the fastest growing industries and plays great role in the country’s economic development. Our country is a popular country for the tourist destinations all through the Asia where a big crowd of people come every year in spite of many problems. Our country is naturally bounded in its all four sides (one by the Himalaya, and other three sides by the Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean) offering wide range of sight-seeings.

The availability of many diverse geographical scenes, places, things and celebrations in India have delighted the tourists for years such as monuments, museums, forts, sanctuaries, religious places, palaces, handicrafts, fairs, festivals, classical and folk dances, music, languages, Agra, Jaipur, Jhansi, Nalanda, Mysore, Hyderabad, Mahabaleshwar, Delhi, Aurangabad, Ujjain, Shirdi, Hardwar, Varanasi, Puri, Allahabad, Amritsar, Ajmer, Vaishno Devi, Badrinath, Rameshwaram, Kedarnath, Srinagar, Manali, Kullu, Dehradun, Darjeeling, Nainital, Ooty, Shimla, Kashmir etc.

Variety of interesting activities such as water sports, sailing, scuba diving, rafting, skiing, mountaineering, houseboats, winter sports, etc are promoting the tourism in India. In order to encourage people, a tourism campaign named as ‘Incredible India’ was started by the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in in 2005. Tourists places in India has also been divided under sections like spiritual tourism,’ ‘ecotourism’, ‘spa tourism’, and ‘adventure tourism’ in order to encourage tourism and better growth in India.

Pollution in India has hit the Indian tourism industry to a great extent for example, effluents from the Mathura Refinery is affecting the marbles of Taj Mahal in Agra because of the negligence of concerned authorities. Another example is, beautiful beaches in India is altering gradually into the dumping grounds of garbage and wastes left by the tourists. So, it needs to overcome the pollution issues in India as well as promote medical tourism in order to enhance tourism India. Medical tourism in the country provides great level relief, safety and security to the tourists which will regularly improve the tourism in the country. Many initiatives have been taken jointly by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Tourism for maintaining the international standards in medical facilities to the tourists.

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Travel and Tourism Speech 3

Travel and Tourism Speech 3

Good morning to everyone. My name is…, I study in class… standard. I would like to speech on the topic of travel and tourism in India. Tourism is very important source of the economy in the country. However it needs investment first in order to make the tourist destinations clean, more attractive, safe, and secure for the tourists safety purpose. If we analyze the level of tourism in the country the question arises that what we do to promote tourism in our country. Do we maintain proper cleanliness and hygiene in all the villages, towns and cities of the country. It needs proper cleanliness, safety and maintenance of the tourists destinations in the country in order to promote the tourism. Only being full of historical monuments, heritages, etc do not attract tourists. Tourists see cleanliness, safety and security of the tourists destinations of any country.

Our country is worldwide famous for having attractive tourist destinations. People from all over the world come every year in a huge crowd to see the various sight-seeings. There are many big cities in India having very attractive world-class skyscrapers. Our country is the home to beautiful Taj Mahal, excellent gateway to the Himalayas, Royal Bengal Tiger, Lotus Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, India Gate, Red Fort of Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutb Minar, Harmandir Sahib, Amer Fort, Akshardham, Hawa Mahal, City Palace Jaipur, Gateway of India, Mysore Palace, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Golkonda, Jama Masjid Delhi, Lodi Gardens, Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai, Mahabodhi Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Charminar, Lake Palace, Jantar Mantar, City Palace Udaipur, Dal Lake, Falaknuma Palace, Venkateswara Temple Tirumala, and many more.

Other tourist destinations in India are Srinagar, Shimla, Goa, Coorg, Ooty, Darjeeling, Varanasi, Mahabaleshwar, Pune, Gangtok, Imphal, Kajiranga, Kashmir, Kanyakumari, Kerala, Ajanta Ellora, Leh/Ladakh, etc. However, there are lot to be done in order to improve the prospects of tourism in India to attract more tourists to give foreign tourists a memorable experience like never before anywhere else in the world.

People from upper class Indian society generally like to spend holidays in London, New York or other swish countries however people from middle class society always enjoy tourists destinations in their own country. Our country is highly targeted as the tourist place by the people all over the world in spite of many problems that’s why travel and tourism in India needs to be promoted more.

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