Maldives

A Tropical Island Paradise

Maldives is located on the equator an hour and a half’s flight southwest of Sri Lanka and it is made up of 1190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Faru, ring-like coral formations enclosing an azure blue lagoon surrounded by dazzling white talc sand, form the atolls and give the Maldives its unique paradise-like appearance – a string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean.

Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty, with the bluest of waters teeming with astonishing soft corals and fish sparkling in a profusion of psychedelic colours around the stunning reefs. With incredible underwater visibility, warm ocean temperatures throughout the year, and some of the best dive sites, sun-drenched beaches and spa resorts in the world, Maldives offers you a truly unrivalled tropical island experience.

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Sun, sea and sand, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, lagoons with infinite shades of turquoise blue, dazzling underwater coral gardens – a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday.

Take a look at our special selection of resorts in Maldives and choose the island that suits you best! We have classified the resorts according to the type of experience they offer and so the same resort may appear in more than one category:

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All Inclusive

Everything You Want

Previously the domain of package tour companies, all inclusive accommodation has had a recent makeover and upgrade, which means it is now available at most 4-star resorts and even some 5-star luxury islands. Generally, all-inclusive accommodation includes B&B, lunch and dinner; and unlimited consumption of soft drinks, juices, tea/coffee, mineral water, beer, house wines and spirits at the main restaurant and bar. Some resorts also offer complimentary excursions (island hopping, sunset cruise, night fishing), daily refill of mini bar, access to sports facilities and non-motorised water sports, and supervised kids clubs.

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Family

Suitable for Everyone

Sun, sea, sand and kids clubs all make for a happy family holiday! Coupled with family villas and price reductions for children under 12, these resorts really do look after your nearest and dearest. Maldives is possibly one of the most exotic locations anywhere in the world to take your family for that extra special beach holiday, and also one of the most relaxed. With temperatures of 30C all year round, and dazzling clear blue skies and welcoming calm seas during the season, where better than Maldives to spend a luxurious and pampered beach time with your family.

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Honeymoons

For a Trip to Remember

Where better to spend your special time away together than on an island in Paradise! Luxury villas, pampering spas, private dining and complimentary extras are some of the enticements on offer to honeymooners in Maldives. It is the perfect place to indulge yourselves, whether enjoying lunch on a deserted island or dinner on a sandbank, lazing by your private pool or taking a dip around a stunning coral reef, being pampered with soothing spa treatments or relaxing in your luxury villa. Offering world-class international cuisine made from the freshest of ingredients, fine wines, and immaculate, understated service, Maldives is second to none for your ideal honeymoon getaway.

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House Reef

What Lies Beneath

Dip into the bluest of waters teeming with astonishing soft corals and fish sparkling in a profusion of psychedelic colours around the stunning house reefs of these specially chosen islands. The abundance and variety of life underwater enhances the Maldives reputation as one of the best dive sites in the world. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs, which are just a short swim from the beach where snorkellers, too, can experience the rare underwater beauty.

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Luxury

When Only the Best Will Do

Offering world-class villas and international cuisine, immaculate understated service, and some of the best spas and sun-drenched tropical beaches anywhere on the planet, these luxury resorts are second to none for your ideal holiday or honeymoon. Opulence, extravagance, indulgence – Maldives is the ideal environment for the ultimate beach getaway.

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Seaplane

Fly to Your Island Paradise

For one of the most spectacular experiences, see the truly breath-taking ocean landscape unfold beneath you with the white-rimmed islands contrasted by a turquoise blue ring of shallow water as the seaplane flies you to a tropical paradise. Many of the islands in Maldives are connected to the international airport at Malé by seaplane, which adds another fascinating dimension to your holiday experience. With speedy transit through Malé, you are soon on board and flying over a string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean to your exotic destination.

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Water Villas

Paradise on Earth

Extending out into the Indian Ocean with direct access to the inviting waters below, water villas have uninterrupted and surreal views to the horizon from private balconies, offering you a secluded retreat on a tropical haven. For many, staying in a water villa in Maldives is the epitome of luxury and living the dream. With the warm ocean lapping gently around the stilted villas inviting you in and panoramic vistas under a clear blue sky lit up by the radiant sun, Maldives is Paradise on earth!

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Tika Tasters

The proximity of Maldives and Sri Lanka makes for an ideal twin tropical island holiday or honeymoon. We have created some taster itineraries so that you may experience the best of both islands without missing out on their many highlights. Or you may like to use them as a starting point to plan your own trip. The choice is yours!

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