The Maldives is the best-kept secret of the Indian Ocean, 'paradise lost' waiting to be rediscovered. Its 26 atolls and 1,190 sun-kissed islands south of Sri Lanka are nothing short of a natural wonder. With over 900 species of fish, virtually untouched eco-systems and unparalleled bio-diversity, the Maldives boasts some of the most breathtaking dive sites in the world.