Summary

With over 1200 beautiful desert islands and 80 self contained all inclusive holiday resorts situated in the Indian Ocean, holidays in the Maldives are perfect for getting away from it all in sheer luxury. Crisp white sands, crystal clear waters and exceptional weather throughout the year; the Maldives is simply a paradise island. The best time to take your holidays to the Maldives is in between the months of December and April as that is when the weather is at its peak, music to our ears as that is the winter period back home; the time of year best to get away. Each individual island is unique in style and all boast stunning natural beauty and a haven to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life. Do not expect a cheap as chips deal however as cheap holidays to the Maldives are hard to come by, however this only demonstrates that you get what you pay for.

Things to do

The two main reasons as to why holidaymakers opt to take Maldives holidays is to firstly simply relax in the sunshine and spend time with their partners, and to secondly take advantage of the wonderful diving facilities here. Renowned as being one of the most famous diving sites in the world, the Maldives will amaze even the most experienced of divers. The tropical waters of the Maldives pulsate with exotic marine life and abundant coral reefs. Many of the diving sites can be explored from the resorts themselves and virtually all of them run diving schools that offer PADI courses and hiring facilities. Some of the best dive sites in the Maldives include the Victory Wreck, Mushimasmingili Thila, Guraidhoo Corner, Kuda Rah Thila and Banana Reef. So whether you're an intermediate diver or a professional, diving in the Maldives is a must.

Flights and accommodation

Male International Airport is situated on its very own island, therefore reaching your chosen hotel is done via sea plane or ferry. Most major airports in the UK offer flights to the Maldives and the flight time is approximately 11 hours. Just over 70 of the Maldives Islands cater for tourists and each one of them boasts exquisite accommodation. You'll find that all the hotels in the Maldives are luxurious and high class that are guaranteed to give you that dream Caribbean holiday.