Sept - March11 hoursGMT +5All ages Maldives Family HolidaysSituated to the south west of India and Sri Lanka, the
Maldives are made up of over 1,000 beautiful tropical Indian Ocean islands. Spreading right across the equator the air temperature hovers around 29°c while the sea is at a constant 27°c. Although the flight is long, the journey is certainly worthwhile! The Islands are primarily known for their underwater world - which is indescribably beautiful. Over three-quarters of the world's reef fish can be found in the turquoise waters, often within snorkelling distance of the island. On land you will find some of the world's most wonderful hideaways situated on some of the most fantastic beaches. Watersports abound while the facilities, service and cuisine at our chosen hotels will certainly please!
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda HuraaAn easy 20 minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport, brings you to this sumptuous island hideaway.
The resort offers both beach and water thatched bungalows, some with interconnecting walkways and others with two bedrooms, ideal for a family stay.
Five restaurants and bars will cater for your every taste, while facilities include an infinity-edge pool, a separate island spa, PADI licensed dive centre, surf school, watersports centre and gym.
For the younger generation, there is a complementary children's club.
Four Seasons also offers 3-7 night cruises in the sumptuous comfort of its Four Seasons Explorer.
The cost of the above is from £3,710 per adult and from £3,500 per child and includes; return flights, transfers and seven nights accommodation with breakfast. This cost is based on the Royal Villa which offers two bedrooms. A less expensive alternative would be a stay in two adjacent beach pavilions with pools.
Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses SpaThe first "Robinson Crusoe" - style hideaway in the Maldives, is set on the privately owned tropical island of
Kunfunadhoo, a 25 minute seaplane flight from Male.
Sixty-five rooms are scattered along the beach and tucked into the lush greenery, each with their own private stretch of beach in front. Two-bedroom Crusoe Suites would be our recommendation for families travelling together.
If you want a change from dining in one of the open-air restaurants, the staff will organise a seaside moonlit barbecue, a desert island picnic, lunch under the trees, on a private beach or in the resorts organic vegetable garden!
A wide variety of watersports are on offer, as well as a PADI diving school, while for those wishing to completely unwind, the Six Senses Spa aims to offer every service possible to ensure that you leave feeling like a different person from the one that arrived!
Soneva Fushi is known for its "stimulate the mind" children activities and also offers child minding and babysitting services.
The cost of the above is from £2,210 per adult and from £2,055 per child based on return flights, transfers and seven nights accommodation with breakfast.
One&Only Kanuhura, MaldivesA short seaplane flight from Male brings you to
One&Only Kanuhura in the
Lhaviyani Atoll. Having recently been refurbished this magical island hideaway has been rejuvenated, ensuring a fresh contemporary look.
There is a wide range of accommodation to suit all requirements while for families the duplex villas offer a perfect balance of proportion and space.
For enjoyment, the resort has a large fresh water swimming pool, volleyball area, floodlit tennis courts, squash court, table tennis and games room. The Dolphin Watersports Centre offers speedboat rentals, canoes, water-skis, fun tubes, kneeboards and catamarans while the Sun Dive Centre will introduce you to the stunning underwater world of the Maldives.
KidsOnly offers imaginative fun for 2-11 year olds with an air-conditioned club house and programme of supervised games and activities. Babysitting services are available on request.
The cost of the above is from £2,450 per adult and from £2,275 per child based on return flights, transfers and seven nights accommodation with breakfast.
Huvafen Fushi, MaldivesThis newly opened resort in the
North Male Atoll is a breathtaking 30 minute luxury speedboat transfer ride from Male International Airport.
Set within its own lagoon,
Huvafen Fushi offers 43 naturally modern bungalows and pavilions. One Beach Pavilion and two Ocean Pavilions (both with private pool) each offer two bedrooms, ideal for those travelling with children.
Fresh produce is regularly flown onto the island while the chef and her team work hard to offer a sumptuous array of delectable cuisine.
For entertainment, the resort offers an outdoor saltwater floatation pool, over water gymnasium, PADDI dive centre, watersports centre, infinity pool and full range of excursions including fishing and sandbank snorkelling.
For those in need of rejuvenation, Huvafen Fushi boasts the world's first underwater Spa which, influenced by the colours and textures of the sea, offers a wide range of healing therapies inspired by water.
The cost of the above is from £2,400 per adult and from £2,185 per child based on return flights, transfers and seven nights accommodation with breakfast.
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