Maldives

These are exciting times for visitors to the Maldives as more remote atolls are being opened to tourism. A ‘one island one resort’ concept is championed with hotels accessed by speed boat or sea plane (and for more remote atolls often a domestic flight and boat transfer).

Few places on earth can rival the Maldives for the beauty and variety of its coral reefs and unsurprisingly the vibrant marine life draws visitors from afar. The snorkelling is some of the best in the world and if you opt for a resort with a house reef you can explore the colourful underwater world directly from the beach! Most hotels also have professional drive schools offering introductory dives to internationally recognised diving qualifications for adults and children aged 10 and above (some offer the chance for younger children to try with diving equipment on the surface).

In addition to thousands of species of fish, manta rays, sharks, dolphins and turtles, the Maldives other above-the-water inhabitants include fruit bats, hermit crabs and herons. This really is a wonderful destination for nature lovers.

The Maldives is a little slice of heaven for the whole family and there is truly something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a larger resort with a wealth of activities, from surfing to wakeboarding, canoeing to paddle boarding, or low-key, laid-back luxury we can help choose the right resort for you.