Maldives Holidays

Holidays in Maldives

Those beautiful emerald islands have come into their own with the ever-increasing choice of sophisticated and luxury holiday resorts and all inclusive hideaways, and thankfully, they make no attempt to upstage their natural beauty.

The Maldives conjure water Villas and bungalows on stilts over a crystal clear lagoon protected by a coral reef with world class diving opportunities and first class spa facilities.

Whether the islands are reached by speedboat or seaplane from Male, they each have their own unique personality that will appeal to a specific guest.

When is the best time to travel?
The best time to go to the Maldives is during the winter months (December to April), the driest season, during the dry north-east monsoon from late December to April - this is the high season, with little rainfall and open blue skies. The climate averages daily temperatures of 25C to 32C and high humidity around 75-80%.

May to November is the south-west monsoon season: temperatures are still high but the weather less predictable with sporadic rainfall, winds and cloud cover. The weather can be at its worse November into December, and in the month of May.

Holidays to the Maldives from the UK
- British Airways flies direct from Gatwick (approx. 10 hours flight)
- Qatar Airways via Doha (from Manchester + Heathrow)
- SriLankan Airlines via Colombo (Heathrow)
- Emirates via Dubai (Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh)

All airlines offer Business Class flight upgrades. Special fares to the Maldives and Companion deals are often available during summer holidays, with complimentary meal upgrades to Half Board or All Inclusive at times.

Christmas holidays - just remember to book early for the best air fares and choice of accommodation, water villas...

If you wish to extend your stay, a few days stopover in Dubai (and a duty free shopping spree), Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka or Singapore will offer a contrast of culture. If you cannot decide on the best island resort to suit your lifestyle, island-hopping, could be the answer.