Maldives

Maldives Holidays 2022/23

Where the fringe between the sea and sand is your favourite place; most of the Maldives happens on this merge of land and sea. With overwater villas and sunbleached decks, your holiday becomes married to the sea in an unforgettable way. Imagine waking up from your bed to watch the sunrise directly over uninterrupted views of the azure blue sea and light blue sky meeting every day. The waters are so clear that you don’t need to snorkel but should you want to venture further into the sea, the reefs and coves are teeming with life including sea turtles, dolphins and basking sharks.

Powdery white sands give way to crystal clear waters that are a shade of turquoise, blending flawlessly with deeper hues of blue. Rising from that deep blue vast expanse of the Indian Ocean are more than a thousand islands and immaculate reefs that form the Maldives. What better place to relax and enjoy yourself than the romantic dunes that adorn the Maldives islands. A place that is surf and sun, where paradise meets reality. There are many resort islands across the Maldives from which you can choose to have your dream holiday, wedding or honeymoon stay. Each allowing exploration of this tropical wonderland and where everything has been designed with the luxury and comfort of the traveller in mind.

Key events in the Maldives

16 May 2018 Ramadan begins – The ﬁrst day of the holy month of Ramadan (known as Ramazan in the Maldives)
26 July Independence Day – Independence from the United Kingdom in 1965
11 November Republic Day – After so many years as a monarchy, the Maldives became a republic on
this day in 1968
December Mawlid al-Nabi – A celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.

The best time to visit the Maldives

The peak season for the Maldives is between December and April when the climate is drier, it is less windy and the weather is hotter. May to July and September to November tend to have higher
rainfall and some cloud, however they still enjoy a wonderfully warm average temperature of 30 degrees year-round and plenty of sunshine, and this is the time to beneﬁ t from the greatest value oﬀers.

Maldives Information

Flying time Malé: 12½ hours
Time diﬀerence GMT +5 hours
Currency Oﬃcially the Maldivian ruﬁ yaa but US$ are
more widely used in resorts
Language Dhivehi, but English is widely spoken
Visa info Not required for stays of less than 30 nights

Club Med Finolhu Villas

Situated on a private Maldives island in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Club Med Finolhu Villas is an adult only all inclusive resort. Each luxury villa offers a private pool, personal butler & access to a private 1,000m beach.

Club Med Kani

Located in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll, The Club Med Kani resort is truly a paradise. From a distance Club Med Kani emerges like a garden island poised on turquoise waters. This piece of paradise in the Maldives archipelago, exclusively reserved for Club Med guests, has 75 Suites on Stilts* which, viewed from above, resemble a giant palm tree straddling the lagoon.

Constance Halaveli

All villas feature their own private plunge pool and are all located by the beach, are sea facing or over the water. The resort features a choice of cuisine from international to fusion to the relaxed beach bar and grill. Constance Halaveli also boasts a fantastic spa and a multitude of other relaxing activities.

Constance Moofushi

One of the Maldives’ finest resorts, Constance Moofushi Maldives is a 5* all inclusive resort with unrivaled service, attention to detail and one of the best diving spots in the world!

Exodus Marine Wildlife of the Maldives

Discover the paradisiacal beauty of the Maldives islands. From the shallow waters to the reefs teeming with the life you will be enthralled by the beauty of this remote peninsula.