A Listly List - The word ‘breathtaking’ is overused in travel articles, but if there’s a destination that actually deserves to be described as breathtaking, it’s the Maldives – a set of islands lying beside the equator, surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The scenery of the oceans, the beaches, and the sandbanks makes you believe that it’s only good for romance, but the Maldives is also a frontier for thrill seekers. If you’re planning to visit when you have some time off, here’s how to get active in the Maldives.