Maldives holidays - A true example of paradise

Enjoy barefoot luxury and utter seclusion

The Maldives is the epitome of luxury. A stunning archipelago in the Indian Ocean, here is where your idea of an island paradise comes to life, offering true seclusion and romance amongst some of the world’s most stunning scenery.

The main island of Male is a thriving, densely populated hub of colourful buildings, lively local markets, and a true insight into the ‘real’ bustling Maldivian lifestyle. Odds are you won’t stay here though – instead, we take you to the most remote islands, nestled far away and surrounded only by pristine white beaches and crystal-clear waters. In complete contrast to Male, these islands offer quintessential, barefoot luxury. Most of these tranquil islands have just one luxurious resort with private pools and elegant accommodation, evoking the desirable feeling of being the only people for miles. Each all-inclusive Maldives resort offers style and sophistication, with many offering the coveted overwater villa experience. Just imagine watching the sun set whilst enjoying direct access to the lagoon.

Though quiet, idyllic islands paint the picture of having not much to do at all, we find the Maldives to be one of the best places in the world to scuba dive. It’s teeming with sea life including manta ray and turtles, and it's one of the rare places in the world where you can see whale sharks in their natural environment. The Maldives is also home to truly spectacular natural atolls, including the Ari Atolls and Lhaviyani Atoll full of colourful marine life and coral reefs.

The perfection of the white sands and bathwater-warm sea provide you with all the daily activities you need, and when the evening comes you’ll have fine restaurants to dine in and upscale beach bars to drink and chat with liked minded people. A Maldives honeymoon is set to be wonderfully intimate and romantic getaway, with sensationally idyllic hideaways offering the perfect escape for newlyweds to spark some romance. Why not treat yourselves to a spa treatment, too. You deserve it.

The Maldivian people have a proud Muslim heritage, although the younger generation and most staff at the hotels may not necessarily be devout or even Muslim at all. As a tourist you can expect to be treated extremely well – Maldivian standards of service and attention to detail are very high.

The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, as you'll be outside of monsoon season and blessed with beautiful blue skies and warm sunshine.

Why visit the Maldives?

• The Maldives offers a very unique experience – it’s that island paradise of your fantasies come to life. It is secluded, romantic and the epitome of luxury
• The island resorts offer spectacular sea views looking out onto the some of the simultaneously bluest and clearest water on the planet
• There might be no better place in the world to dive than the Maldives; it’s teeming with manta ray, turtles, whale sharks and unfathomably beautiful coral reefs. It’s also equally beautiful if you’d rather just go snorkelling
• One of the rare places in the world where you can see whale sharks in their natural environment
• The Maldives' private islands may just be the world’s ultimate honeymoon destination, especially if you choose an iconic overwater villa for a luxurious romantic getaway.

Inspired? Tropical Sky also arranges Indian Ocean Holidays to Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Renunion and Sri Lanka.

We also offer luxury cruise holidays in the Indian Ocean. Many choose to include a stopover on their way to the Maldives, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, or we have a fantastic selection of twin and multi-centre holidays that combine the white sands of the Maldives with other fabulous locations.

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