Maldives Wins Best Island Award 2008

The Maldives has won the Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers Best Island Award for the year 2008. Maldives scored well in all 10 scoring criteria including the top mark for beaches.

The Maldives won this milestone award from the readers’ poll by successfully competing against Greek Islands, Mauritius, Barbados and Hawaii etc. This is the third consecutive year that Maldives won this award.

In addition, six Maldives resorts were among the best hotels in Overseas Leisure Hotels in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean category. They are One & Only Reethi Rah, Kanuhura Maldives, Soneva Gili, Fourseasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Cocoa Island Resort and Huvafenfushi.

The Maldives Web Directory Launched by MyMaldives

MyMaldives.com – one of the most comprehensive Maldives information websites, recently launched a Maldives Web Directory. As the name suggests, this web directory is a listing of websites about or of the Maldives.

It is the aim of the developers to make this Maldives web directory the most comprehensive directory of Maldivian websites. MyMaldives team thus invites all websites either about the Maldives or operated by Maldivians to continue to submit their websites to the most relevant category of the Maldives Web Directory.

Body of Ishmeet Singh Flown to India

ishmeet singhThe body of Ishmeet Singh – winner of Star TV show “Voice of India 2007″, singing competition held by India’s Star Plus Channel, has been flown to India this morning.

Ishmeet Singh is reported to have died by drowning in the pool of Chaaya Dhonveli Beach Resort where he was staying. While there has been reports of different speculations as to the cause of his fatal accident, as of yet there has been no comment by his friends who were at the pool with him at the time of the tragic accident. The Maldives Police are currently carrying out necessary investigations.

The 19-year-old singer arrived in Maldives Tuesday morning to take part in a show being held in Male’, the capital city, by his contracting music company. The show was planned to be held during this weekend.

Everyone who accompanied Ishmeet Singh to the Maldives has also now returned to India and the show to be held in Malé has now been postponed. However, before they left, the Vice President of Star Plus channel, talking to Television Maldives, promised to be back to hold the postponed show. Saying that he felt deeply indebted to the Maldivian supporters for the love and affection they showed to Ishmeet and his team during this short, ill-fated trip, he said they would definitely be back to hold the show here in Malé. He claimed it would be for the sake of Ishmeet Singh.

Ishmeet Singh died in Maldives

ishmeet singhThe winner of Star TV show “Voice of India 2007″, singing competition held by India’s Star Plus Channel, Ishmeet Singh died in Maldives on Tuesday evening.

Officials from the Chaaya Dhonveli Beach Resort where he was staying said that Ishmeeth had drowned between 5:15pm and 5:20pm while in the swimming pool of the resort.

“He went into the swimming pool with a couple of his friends this afternoon,” Marlon Robert, the Assistant Manager of the Resort, said. “None of them knew how to swim so he was using the baby (shallow) swimming pool. Since he didn’t know how to swim we had advised him not to use the big pool. Somehow or other he ended up in the big pool. When he couldn’t get out of it his friends apparently went looking for help.”

According to the Maldives Police Service, Ishmeeth’s body had been immediately brought to the ADK Hospital in Male’ after the incident. The doctor who had attended to him said that the cause of death seemed to be by drowning. Police said that their investigations were now proceeding.

Arrangements are underway to transport Ishmeeth’s body back to India, sources say.

The 19-year-old singer had arrived in Maldives Tuesday morning to take part in a show being held in Male’, the capital city, by his contracting music company. The show was planned to be held during this weekend.

Supporters of the singer voted heavily for him from Punjab during the finals of the contest. Even though Harshit led the votes tally in most regions of the country, the final count went in Ishmeet’s favour due to heavy voting from Punjab.

Ishmeet had won the ‘Voice of India’ singing contest held on November 26, 2007, pipping his closest rival Harshit from Uttar Pradesh in a keen contest. He was given the winner’s trophy by melody queen Lata Mangeshkar.

Maldives – The Sunny Side of Life

With its crystal-clear oceans, clean beaches, and gorgeous coral reefs, the Maldives has long been noted for its natural beauty. However, the islands have a rich history and culture that is equally captivating.

Maldivian culture is a unique blend of South Asian, African, and Arab elements, with a centuries-long history. The Maldives is an Islamic country, which is reflected in the islands’ traditional clothes, food, and architecture.

Lacquer work, which has been done for generations, is one of the most distinguishing elements of Maldivian culture. This complicated art entails coating wooden pieces with lacquer and then carving beautiful motifs into them. Collectors cherish the finished items, which are stunning pieces of art.

The Maldives are also well-known for their traditional music and dance. When visiting the islands, you must see Bodu Beru, a traditional drumming performance. Drummers and vocalists accompany the dance, and the rhythmic beats and powerful moves are guaranteed to get your feet tapping.

The Maldives also has a diversified cuisine that reflects the diverse influences of the island’s past. Traditional Maldivian cuisines are typically composed of seafood, rice, and coconut, with spices and herbs adding flavor. Garudhiya, a fish soup, and Mas Huni, a breakfast dish prepared with smoked tuna, grated coconut, and onions, are two must-try meals.

The Maldives is a destination that appeals to a wide range of travelers. The Maldives has it everything, whether you want a quiet beach trip, an action-packed vacation, or an opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique and interesting culture. Come experience the Maldives’ kindness, hospitality, and beauty for yourself, and discover why it truly is the Sunny Side of Life.

Welcome to Maldives!