Male: The land of clear waters, marine life and coral reefs

By Rashmi Hemrajani

Experience Asia in its rawest, traditional and most basic nature. This continent is surrounded on three sides by the ocean — Indian, Pacific and the Arctic. From exotic food trails to adventure, Asia is one of the best and most affordable luxury for Indian travellers. Here's a list of some adventure you can indulge in with your family:

- Encounter the captivating underwater world that lies just off the south eastern coast of glorious Myanmar.

- From trekking and biking through the mountains to kayaking along the Mekong River and elephant riding, tour Laos with an agenda to explore nature.

- Trekking in Bhutan can be spectacular journey into this unspolit country steeped in ancient traditions – and with a 'history' that is as tall as the Himalayas.

Wave farewell to set itineraries and follow the unpaved paths of countries and experience Asia...

BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS

Region: Male

You don't need to be a honeymooner to fall in love with Maldives. Whizzing over the Indian Ocean on a speedboat in the sun, tourists can spot dolphins, manta rays and other marine life. The whiter-than-white powder sand and luminous cyan-blue water dpeict unravelled luxury. Here are the five must-do things in this gorgeous country of 1,200 islands:

- Visit a traditional Maldivian village to meet the locals. Spend a day with them, join the fishermen on a deep-sea fishing trip.

- For the ultimate romantic treat, enjoy a sunset champagne cruise while spotting dolphins and flying fish.

- Visit Hukuru Miskiy also known as Malé Friday Mosque. An ancient decorated mosque located in Malé, this one was originally constructed in 1658 under the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I over a period of two years time, and was constructed mostly out of coral stone. The building is surrounded by a 17th-century cemetery, whose coral stone headstones are intricately and uniquely carved.

- The house reefs surrounding the islands offer a kaleidoscope of marine species and lively corals. While you snorkel with relatively little effort observe the mesmerising underwater attractions of the reefs and crystal clear lagoons.

WOW Factor! Go whale watching in the Maldives and you can see anywhere from 1,500 to 2,500 individual whales and dolphins.