Maldives Holidays
Maldives Holidays
The world's most iconic island escape — overwater bungalows, house reefs and private island luxury
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Flight Time
10–11h from London
Best Time
November to April
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Maldives
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Maldives Holiday Guide
The Maldives is unlike anywhere else on earth. This nation of 1,200 coral islands, spread across 90,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean, sits so low in the water that the highest point in the entire country is just 2.4 metres above sea level. The result is a landscape of extraordinary, almost unreal beauty — white sand, turquoise lagoons and coral reefs stretching to every horizon.
The Maldives resort model is unique in world tourism. Each resort occupies its own private island — you arrive by speedboat or seaplane from Male airport, and for the duration of your stay, that island is yours. No day-trippers, no traffic, no noise beyond the ocean. The overwater bungalow, which the Maldives effectively invented, is the defining accommodation type — a villa built on stilts over the lagoon, with a glass floor panel to watch the fish below, direct water access from your private deck and an outdoor bathtub under the stars.
The marine life is extraordinary. Most resorts have a house reef — a coral reef just metres from the beach — where turtles, reef sharks, rays and hundreds of species of fish can be seen without even getting on a boat. The diving throughout the archipelago is world-class. Baa Atoll's Hanifaru Bay is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where, during the right season, hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks gather to feed in a spectacle that has no equal anywhere in the ocean.
The Maldives is the world's top honeymoon destination and it is easy to understand why. Private sandbank picnics, sunset dolphin cruises, couples' spa treatments in overwater treatment rooms, candlelit beach dinners and the simple, extraordinary beauty of the place combine to create an experience that is genuinely unlike anything else.
The best time to visit is November to April — the dry season, with calm seas, excellent visibility for diving and reliable sunshine. May to October is the wet season, with more rain and rougher seas, but resorts offer significant discounts and whale shark sightings at Hanifaru Bay peak in July and August.
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Popular Areas in Maldives
Average Temperatures
Jan
29°C
Feb
29°C
Mar
30°C
Apr
30°C
May
29°C
Jun
28°C
Jul
28°C
Aug
28°C
Sep
28°C
Oct
29°C
Nov
29°C
Dec
29°C
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The overwater villas, coral reefs and marine encounters that make the Maldives the world's most extraordinary island destination.
Overwater Bungalows
The Maldives invented the overwater bungalow concept. Glass floors, direct lagoon access, outdoor bathtubs and private sun decks over impossibly clear water — staying in an overwater villa is one of the great travel experiences.
House Reef Snorkelling & Diving
Most Maldives resorts have a house reef just metres from the beach. Turtles, reef sharks, rays, parrotfish and extraordinary coral are accessible without even getting on a boat. The diving is world-class throughout the archipelago.
Whale Sharks & Manta Rays
The Maldives is one of the world's best places to swim with whale sharks and manta rays. Baa Atoll's Hanifaru Bay is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where hundreds of manta rays feed together — one of the most spectacular wildlife encounters on earth.
Private Island Luxury
Every Maldives resort occupies its own private island — no cars, no crowds, no noise beyond the sound of the ocean. Six Senses, Four Seasons, One&Only, Soneva and Anantara all have flagship properties here.
Sandbank Picnics
Many resorts offer private sandbank picnics — a table set for two on a deserted strip of white sand in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by nothing but turquoise water. One of the most romantic experiences in the world.
Underwater Restaurants
Several Maldives resorts have underwater restaurants — dining rooms submerged beneath the lagoon, surrounded by coral and marine life. Ithaa at Conrad Maldives and Subsix at Niyama are the most famous.
Honeymoon Destination
The Maldives is consistently voted the world's top honeymoon destination. Private island resorts, overwater villas, couples' spa treatments, sunset dolphin cruises and candlelit beach dinners make it the ultimate romantic escape.
Local Island Stays
Beyond the luxury resorts, the Maldives has a growing network of guesthouses on local islands. Maafushi, Dhigurah and Fulidhoo offer an authentic Maldivian experience at a fraction of the resort price — excellent for budget travellers.
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