Maldives listed among National Geographics Best Trips to take in 2020


Maldives
PUBLISHED November 24, 2019

Maldives has been listed in the National Geographic's list of best trips to take in 2020 which is organised into four categories - culture, city, nature and adventure.

The destinations were chosen after well consideration and discussions by the experts at  National Geographic Traveler.

National Geographic Traveler describes the idyllic, 1,200-island archipelago as 'forward-thinking islands on the front lines of climate change'. Furthermore, 'The first nation to champion the need to address climate change in the United Nations General Assembly, in 1987, the Maldives is an environmental protection trailblazer.'

Marie-Amélie Carpio, senior editor, Nat Geo Travel France stated regarding the marine life at the island nation, "The 540-square-mile UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives fragile coral reefs, which support a high diversity of coral, fish, and bird species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other marine life."

With numerous environmental practices being initiated at resorts of the Maldives, some were highlighted including Soneva Fushi which recycles 90 percent of its waste; Soneva Jani, built entirely with sustainable materials; and St. Regis Maldives Vommuli, Which helps regenerate reefs.
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