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Fishworld

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean (73,427,000 sq km), extending from South Asia to Antarctica and from East Africa to South East Australia. It is 6,400 km wide at the equator. It constitutes about 20% of the world’s total ocean area.

The islands in the Indian Ocean are among the most exotic, and beautiful in the world. The Lakshadweep (laccadive) – a beautiful coral atolls, the Andaman and Nicobar – the emerald Islands, Maldives – a coral paradise, Seychelles with their giant granite boulders and Sri Lanka’s, Madagascar’s tropical mountains are all different, exotic and exciting.

Its worth taking the effort to sail the Indian Ocean with the exotic and fascinating Islands you can visit.

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UK Maldives

The Maldives – a dream destination famous for its beautiful white beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery.

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Consisting of 1200 islands spread across the Indian Ocean and circled into 26 natural atolls boast rich cultural traditions, a history of kings and queens, pageants, feasts and festivals, their own language and script.

The Maldives Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, made up of 1200 small coral Islands covers an area of 90,000 sq. km. The length of the country extends to 820 km and width is 130 km. It spreads across the equator from north to south.

Geographically it is divided into 19 atolls but for administrative purpose officially it is grouped into 20 atolls. Most of the islands are uninhabited and people are living only in 199 islands.

The Maldives are the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet. It is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in)

Total estimated population is 246 thousands. The islands chain forms part of Laccadive Chagos submarine ridge, which extends into the Central part of Indian Ocean from the south west coast of India.

Since 1978, his economic policies have transformed a cluster of desert islands ringed by coral reefs into South Asia’s most exclusive holiday destination. Entire islands have been given over to luxury hotel developments and tourism has become the engine of the Maldivian economy.

With a per capita income of $2,280, the Maldives’ population of 250,000 Sunni Muslims is now one of the wealthiest in the region.

The Maldives is a democratic republic with President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom since 1978. He is South Asia’s longest serving ruler and currently in his sixth term in office. Although the Maldives does not have a party system, a 1998 constitution gave citizens the right to contest the vote for the presidency in parliament.

During his 25 years in power, the atoll nation in the Indian Ocean, became the premier tourist destination of the region. With its near-flat islands, none of which is more than six feet above sea level, the sunny side of the Maldives has remained a major tourist attraction. India and Sri Lanka are the country’s nearest neighbors.

Maldives Climate

The Summer never ends in the Maldives. Although it is warm throughout the year there are slight variations in the temperature during certain periods determined by the monsoons. The Northeast monsoons, from November to April is mostly dry with very little wind, while the Southwest monsoon from May to October brings some rain and wind. Being on the equator, the monsoons are mild and the temperature varies very little. The annual average daily temperature is between 30.4 and 25.4 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall is below 2m per annum.

Maldives History & Culture

Maldives was visited by people from all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These visitors left a strong influence on the people, their religion and the culture of the Maldives.

People & Language

The Maldives has a population of about 270,000 people (est. 1998). The Maldivians have a beautiful and harmonious blend of features from a mixture of Arabic to African, and Asian. The people live a simple, laid back, and contented life-style. With ready smiles, and always willing to lend a helping hand, the Maldivians are a friendly race and make visitors feel very welcome. Dhivehi, the language of the maldives, with its strong Arabic influence ia as exotic as it sounds.The language with its own script is spoken only in the Maldives.

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US Maldives

The Maldives – a dream destination famous for its beautiful white beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery.

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Consisting of 1200 islands spread across the Indian Ocean and circled into 26 natural atolls boast rich cultural traditions, a history of kings and queens, pageants, feasts and festivals, their own language and script.

The Maldives Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, made up of 1200 small coral Islands covers an area of 90,000 sq. km. The length of the country extends to 820 km and width is 130 km. It spreads across the equator from north to south.

Geographically it is divided into 19 atolls but for administrative purpose officially it is grouped into 20 atolls. Most of the islands are uninhabited and people are living only in 199 islands.

The Maldives are the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet. It is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in)

Total estimated population is 246 thousands. The islands chain forms part of Laccadive Chagos submarine ridge, which extends into the Central part of Indian Ocean from the south west coast of India.

Since 1978, his economic policies have transformed a cluster of desert islands ringed by coral reefs into South Asia’s most exclusive holiday destination. Entire islands have been given over to luxury hotel developments and tourism has become the engine of the Maldivian economy.

With a per capita income of $2,280, the Maldives’ population of 250,000 Sunni Muslims is now one of the wealthiest in the region.

The Maldives is a democratic republic with President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom since 1978. He is South Asia’s longest serving ruler and currently in his sixth term in office. Although the Maldives does not have a party system, a 1998 constitution gave citizens the right to contest the vote for the presidency in parliament.

During his 25 years in power, the atoll nation in the Indian Ocean, became the premier tourist destination of the region. With its near-flat islands, none of which is more than six feet above sea level, the sunny side of the Maldives has remained a major tourist attraction. India and Sri Lanka are the country’s nearest neighbors.

Maldives Climate

The Summer never ends in the Maldives. Although it is warm throughout the year there are slight variations in the temperature during certain periods determined by the monsoons. The Northeast monsoons, from November to April is mostly dry with very little wind, while the Southwest monsoon from May to October brings some rain and wind. Being on the equator, the monsoons are mild and the temperature varies very little. The annual average daily temperature is between 30.4 and 25.4 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall is below 2m per annum.

Maldives History & Culture

Maldives was visited by people from all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These visitors left a strong influence on the people, their religion and the culture of the Maldives.

People & Language

The Maldives has a population of about 270,000 people (est. 1998). The Maldivians have a beautiful and harmonious blend of features from a mixture of Arabic to African, and Asian. The people live a simple, laid back, and contented life-style. With ready smiles, and always willing to lend a helping hand, the Maldivians are a friendly race and make visitors feel very welcome. Dhivehi, the language of the maldives, with its strong Arabic influence ia as exotic as it sounds.The language with its own script is spoken only in the Maldives.

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China Maldives

The Maldives – a dream destination famous for its beautiful white beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery.

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Consisting of 1200 islands spread across the Indian Ocean and circled into 26 natural atolls boast rich cultural traditions, a history of kings and queens, pageants, feasts and festivals, their own language and script.

The Maldives Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, made up of 1200 small coral Islands covers an area of 90,000 sq. km. The length of the country extends to 820 km and width is 130 km. It spreads across the equator from north to south.

Geographically it is divided into 19 atolls but for administrative purpose officially it is grouped into 20 atolls. Most of the islands are uninhabited and people are living only in 199 islands.

The Maldives are the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet. It is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in)

Total estimated population is 246 thousands. The islands chain forms part of Laccadive Chagos submarine ridge, which extends into the Central part of Indian Ocean from the south west coast of India.

Since 1978, his economic policies have transformed a cluster of desert islands ringed by coral reefs into South Asia’s most exclusive holiday destination. Entire islands have been given over to luxury hotel developments and tourism has become the engine of the Maldivian economy.

With a per capita income of $2,280, the Maldives’ population of 250,000 Sunni Muslims is now one of the wealthiest in the region.

The Maldives is a democratic republic with President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom since 1978. He is South Asia’s longest serving ruler and currently in his sixth term in office. Although the Maldives does not have a party system, a 1998 constitution gave citizens the right to contest the vote for the presidency in parliament.

During his 25 years in power, the atoll nation in the Indian Ocean, became the premier tourist destination of the region. With its near-flat islands, none of which is more than six feet above sea level, the sunny side of the Maldives has remained a major tourist attraction. India and Sri Lanka are the country’s nearest neighbors.

Maldives Climate

The Summer never ends in the Maldives. Although it is warm throughout the year there are slight variations in the temperature during certain periods determined by the monsoons. The Northeast monsoons, from November to April is mostly dry with very little wind, while the Southwest monsoon from May to October brings some rain and wind. Being on the equator, the monsoons are mild and the temperature varies very little. The annual average daily temperature is between 30.4 and 25.4 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall is below 2m per annum.

Maldives History & Culture

Maldives was visited by people from all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These visitors left a strong influence on the people, their religion and the culture of the Maldives.

People & Language

The Maldives has a population of about 270,000 people (est. 1998). The Maldivians have a beautiful and harmonious blend of features from a mixture of Arabic to African, and Asian. The people live a simple, laid back, and contented life-style. With ready smiles, and always willing to lend a helping hand, the Maldivians are a friendly race and make visitors feel very welcome. Dhivehi, the language of the maldives, with its strong Arabic influence ia as exotic as it sounds.The language with its own script is spoken only in the Maldives.

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Mauritiusworld

The Cruise Line Industry

The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. According to 2009 Travel and Tourism market report, the Caribbean represents the top cruise destination. Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Mexico, Trans-Canal, Hawaii, and South America are the fastest growing destination for the U.S. Cruisers. The cruise industry’s growth is reflected in its expanding passenger capacity. Several major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship, Allure of the Seas (Both 5,400 Berths), Norwegian Epic (4,200 Berths) and Carnival Dream (3,652 Berths) are scheduled to launch over the next few years… Cruise Line Industry.

The Oasis of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas will be the world’s biggest and most innovative cruise ship in the world When she launches in December 2009. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Finland this November… Oasis of the Seas

The Norwegian Epic

The NCL’s largest Freestyle Cruising ship the Ship-Within-A-Ship Suite Complex, set for delivery in May 2010, will feature the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 Courtyard Villas, Penthouse Suites and Deluxe Owner’s Suites on two private decks high atop the ship on Decks 16 and 17. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirlpools, gym, saunas, sundeck, dining, night club, concierge lounge etc. 851 Balcony staterooms feature Norwegian’s New Wave design… The Norwegian Epic.

The Carnival Dream

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, the line’s biggest ship is slated to debut in Sept. 21, 2009. The first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Rome, followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to New York. From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises. Repositioning will be made to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a special nine-day Caribbean cruise in December. Carnival Dream will then launch year-round seven-day service from Port Canaveral, offering weeklong voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. Carnival Dream.

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Bluemarines

Silversea presents Inaugural World Cruise 2011 aboard Silver Spirit. As the first ever global circumnavigation of Silversea’s new flagship, this 119-day Inaugural Spirit of Discovery Voyage promises to be truly extraordinary. Gain fresh perspectives with an amazing enrichment programme that features guest chefs, wine experts and eminent speakers. Special-interest tours take you behind the scenes and immerse you in the natural and cultural environments of over 60 destinations.

The Cruise Lines

The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. According to 2009 Travel and Tourism market report, the Caribbean represents the top cruise destination. Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Mexico, Trans-Canal, Hawaii, and South America are the fastest growing destination for the U.S. Cruisers. The cruise industry’s growth is reflected in its expanding passenger capacity. Several major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship, Allure of the Seas (Both 5,400 Berths), Norwegian Epic (4,200 Berths) and Carnival Dream (3,652 Berths) are scheduled to launch over the next few years… Cruise Line Industry.

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Space Tourism

Astrobiology plays a key role in all space science endeavors to study topics such as prebiotic chemistry in interstellar space, the formation of habitable planets, and extraterrestrial environments where prebiotic chemistry or life may have occurred. NASA’s Astrobiology Program addresses three fundamental questions: How does life begin and evolve, does life exist elsewhere in the universe, and what is the future of life on Earth and beyond? In striving to answer these questions and improve understanding of biological, planetary, and cosmic phenomena and relationships among them, experts in astronomy and astrophysics, heliophysics, cosmochemistry, and all other relevant disciplines are participating in astrobiology research and helping to advance the enterprise of space exploration

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B2B Cruises

The Cruise Line Industry

The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. According to 2009 Travel and Tourism market report, the Caribbean represents the top cruise destination. Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Mexico, Trans-Canal, Hawaii, and South America are the fastest growing destination for the U.S. Cruisers. The cruise industry’s growth is reflected in its expanding passenger capacity. Several major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship, Allure of the Seas (Both 5,400 Berths), Norwegian Epic (4,200 Berths) and Carnival Dream (3,652 Berths) are scheduled to launch over the next few years… Cruise Line Industry.

The Oasis of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas will be the world’s biggest and most innovative cruise ship in the world When she launches in December 2009. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Finland this November… Oasis of the Seas

The Norwegian Epic

The NCL’s largest Freestyle Cruising ship the Ship-Within-A-Ship Suite Complex, set for delivery in May 2010, will feature the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 Courtyard Villas, Penthouse Suites and Deluxe Owner’s Suites on two private decks high atop the ship on Decks 16 and 17. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirlpools, gym, saunas, sundeck, dining, night club, concierge lounge etc. 851 Balcony staterooms feature Norwegian’s New Wave design… The Norwegian Epic.

The Carnival Dream

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, the line’s biggest ship is slated to debut in Sept. 21, 2009. The first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Rome, followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to New York. From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises. Repositioning will be made to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a special nine-day Caribbean cruise in December. Carnival Dream will then launch year-round seven-day service from Port Canaveral, offering weeklong voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. Carnival Dream.

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Cruise charters India

The Cruise Line Industry

The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. According to 2009 Travel and Tourism market report, the Caribbean represents the top cruise destination. Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Mexico, Trans-Canal, Hawaii, and South America are the fastest growing destination for the U.S. Cruisers. The cruise industry’s growth is reflected in its expanding passenger capacity. Several major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship, Allure of the Seas (Both 5,400 Berths), Norwegian Epic (4,200 Berths) and Carnival Dream (3,652 Berths) are scheduled to launch over the next few years… Cruise Line Industry.

The Oasis of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas will be the world’s biggest and most innovative cruise ship in the world When she launches in December 2009. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Finland this November… Oasis of the Seas

The Norwegian Epic

The NCL’s largest Freestyle Cruising ship the Ship-Within-A-Ship Suite Complex, set for delivery in May 2010, will feature the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 Courtyard Villas, Penthouse Suites and Deluxe Owner’s Suites on two private decks high atop the ship on Decks 16 and 17. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirlpools, gym, saunas, sundeck, dining, night club, concierge lounge etc. 851 Balcony staterooms feature Norwegian’s New Wave design… The Norwegian Epic.

The Carnival Dream

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, the line’s biggest ship is slated to debut in Sept. 21, 2009. The first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Rome, followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to New York. From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises. Repositioning will be made to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a special nine-day Caribbean cruise in December. Carnival Dream will then launch year-round seven-day service from Port Canaveral, offering weeklong voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. Carnival Dream.

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