Overview
The Maldives is the ultimate luxury escape: a chain of coral atolls where most resorts sit on their own private island. Expect powder-white sand, overwater villas and some of the world’s best snorkelling and diving.
Getting to the resort by speedboat or seaplane is part of the experience – we’ll arrange it all, along with the best board basis for your budget.
- Flight time
- About 10 hours direct from London; around 11–13 hours with one stop via the Middle East
- Best time to go
- November–April (dry season); May–October brings showers but better value
- Time difference
- UK +4 hours (+5 in UK winter)
- Currency
- US dollar widely used (local: rufiyaa)
Highlights
What to expect
- Overwater villasStep straight from your deck into the lagoon
- All-inclusive resortsGreat value on islands where everything is on site
- Seaplane transfersA spectacular arrival over the atolls
- Snorkelling & divingHouse reefs, manta rays and turtles
- Two-centre tripsPair with Dubai or Sri Lanka
Ideal for
Honeymooners, anniversaries, couples and once-in-a-lifetime trips.
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