Four tickets to paradise

Over Spring Break, we visited the Maldives.  This has been one of our dream destinations for years. Given London is eight hours closer than Philadelphia, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to visit.

The trip lived up to our expectations and more.  Pictures really can't do it justice, but I will try.


The Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.

The country is made up of 1,190 coral islands (200 are inhabited) formed around 26 natural ring-like atolls. The islands are spread across 50,000 square miles, making it one of the most dispersed countries in the world. It is only five feet above sea level making it the lowest country on the planet.   Rising sea levels are a great concern for the Maldives - CNN just listed the Maldives as one of the top ten places on earth to visit before it disappears.

Satellite image - maldivesnet.org

The Maldives are known for their white sand beaches, clear water and abundance of coral and sea life.

Our favorite chairs

Noah and Zoe in the pool

The over-the-water spa

8am rush hour

Noah and Dan were busy completing their scuba certification

Zoe and I were busy doing a lot of this

We had wonderful family dinners - our favorite was the Indian restaurant

Paradise found

Linda