Guide to Luxury Holidays in Maldives
Experience the ultimate island getaway and discover a dream-like paradise with luxury holidays to the Maldives. Nestled within the Indian Ocean, and made up of a thousand tiny islands, this magical nation is like nothing you've encountered before. Each resort has its own island, and everyone offers the highest standards of luxury. With powder-white sandy beaches that drift into bright, warm waters, you're sure to have a relaxing retreat. Visit the Raa Atoll islands on your Maldives holidays and stay in a lagoon villa, which sits out in the water on stilts. Enjoy time lounging in your own private pool, or swim in waters filled with tropical fish. If you're lucky, you might see the natural phenomenon of The Sea of Stars, where the sands sparkle a bright electric blue, created by bioluminescent phytoplankton. Either way, discover a sea of stars above shining in the night sky.
With a tropical climate, the Maldives enjoys warm weather all year round. Temperatures rarely fall below 20 degrees Celsius, and usually hover around 30. The best time to plan holidays to the Maldives is from December to April, where there is little rain and no humidity. From May to November, the Maldives blossom with the coming of rain and the vibrant vegetation grows ever more lush. It's a great time for scuba-divers to spot reef sharks and hammerheads, too.
For good practice, it's always a good idea to keep a photocopy of your passport in your accommodation. British tourists can get a tourist visa for up to 30 days on arrival. Visit GOV.UK for more advice on passports, visas and travel before you depart on your Maldives holidays.
Traditional Maldivian cuisine is primarily inspired by its most abundant local resources: seafood and coconuts. You'll also discover this archepelago's cuisine has been influenced by their closest neighbour - India. As a result, the food here is unbelievably fresh and totally unique.
On luxury all-inclusive Maldives breaks you’ll find things like freshly diced tuna curries, samosas, and sweetened sticky rice. Make sure you sample local specialities like mas huni, a typical Maldivian breakfast of smoked fish with shredded coconut.
Dolphin Cruise
Enjoy a cruise out into the Indian Ocean and admire the vibrant seascape of the Maldivian Islands whilst on the lookout for dolphins. You'll get to top-up your tan sunbathing, capture picture-perfect island beaches on your camera, and see wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Keep a close eye on the waters and you may even see a whale shark.
Big Game Fishing
Take to the crystal-clear waters and try to land the biggest catch. With a bit of luck, you could snag a giant sailfish, a yellow fin tuna, a colourful dorado, a fearsome barracuda, or even an elusive wahoo. A day big game fishing is a thrilling way to spend your time here.
Luxury Maldives Spa
A luxury spa is relaxing at the best of times, but the Maldivians take that idea one step further. Enjoy a full menu of treatments and unwind with a massage in one of the most unusual settings on the planet: under the ocean. Underwater spas give a new name to luxury – relax and watch the tropical fish swim by.
Parasailing
Sail above the atolls of the Maldives and see the islands in all their splendour. Enjoy the different shades of waters with their network of corals, try to spot dolphins, reef sharks and enormous whale sharks. Gaze out across a series of unimaginable, paradise bays. What better way is there to admire the full beauty of the Maldives?