Maldives Republic Day – Celebrating the Fruits of Freedom

Maldives is renowned for being a holiday-goer’s dream destination. Little do the masses know of this picturesquely exotic island-nation and its long history of being under British rule. Before the Maldives became the glamorous tourist destination it is today, it was under the British back in 1887. After several attempts to gain independence, the breakthrough came in 1965 when Maldives signed an agreement with the United Kingdom and claimed its independence. Maldives celebrated its 51st year of independence on 11th November and has won over countless tourists across the world for its picture-postcard beaches. Do remember that holidays to Maldives are always memorable and present a plethora of things to do, places to visit and beach-side getaways to discover. With plenty of islands to choose from you will definitely find it difficult to pick one place, but all-in-one travel experts like Vacation Maldives present options for visitors with different budgets and requirements.