Mesmerizing Kaafu Atoll in Maldives

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.
The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. The highest level of visibility that one could expect- sometimes exceeding 50 metres - and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving. All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs. Just a short swim from the beach and snorkellers too can experience the same pleasures from the surface.

Cruising the Fjords of Norway

The fjords are water canals that penetrate from the coast and far into the mountain wilderness. Where the plains end, the mountains dive several hundred meters into the ocean, forming the famous Norwegian fjords. Each fjord has its own characteristics.
The best way to experience the fjords is to join a fjord cruise. We offer half-day and full day cruises and the international cruise lines call on many ports in the fjords. Mountain hiking and guided glacier walks are popular activities.
Starting from the north, Kristiansund and Ålesund are known for split cod and herring. Ålesund is also known for its Jugend architecture. Molde is the city of roses and is known for its international jazz festival. Bergen is known for Bryggen (the Hanseatic wharf), the fish market and the funicular Fløibanen. Stavanger has the largest area of old wooden houses in Europe and is known as the Norwegian capital of oil.
The tallest waterfalls are in the Geirangerfjord, and the Sognefjord is the world’s second longest fjord. The mountain formations around the Lysefjord are famous; especially Prekestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is fascinating.
The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Go on a fjord cruise or explore the villages and farms in the fjord areas.