Maldives or the Republic of Maldives is part of the Island Nations of Indian Ocean. Imperial Airways’ “Caledonia,” operating the westbound trip, landed on Manhasset Bay the same day that “Clipper III” had reached Ireland, but in the afternoon, having first circled Manhattan. Back on land, luxury resorts provide the perfect launching points for adventures focused upon the sea, the archipelago’s greatest asset, but also, as the planet’s climate changes, its single greatest threat.
The resort has coral reefs, postcard-perfect beaches and dense rainforest. And for good reason – the waters are so clean that you can snorkel right off the beach and still see a diverse array of aquatic life. Sommarøy – meaning ‘Summer Island’ – is an island in Norway where the sun doesn’t set for 69 days every summer, and is in constant darkness from November to January.
One of the world’s most picturesque islands, this spot …