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Maldives

Maldives

One island, one resort, nothing to plan

The Maldives is the simplest luxury holiday to organise and the hardest to leave. Choose between a seaplane resort atoll, a speedboat-accessible island, or a local-island stay for a lighter budget.

Best time to visit

November – April
Dry season, clearest water, peak rates over New Year.
May – October
Occasional showers, best value, excellent manta season.

Things to do

House reef snorkelling

Most resorts have a drop-off within swimming distance.

Sunset dolphin cruise

Spinner dolphin pods on the atoll edge.

Sandbank picnic

A private lunch set up on a bare strip of sand.

Overwater spa

Glass-floor treatment rooms above the lagoon.

What to eat

  • Mas huni breakfast
  • Garudhiya fish broth
  • Resort teppanyaki nights

Travel tips

  • Seaplanes fly in daylight only — arrival timing matters.
  • Half board upgrades often save more than they cost.
  • Alcohol is served only at resorts.

Maldives questions, answered

+Water villa or beach villa?

Water villas for the view and privacy; beach villas for families and easier access. Many couples split the stay across both.

Ready-made routes

Maldives packages

Maldives: Lagoon Escape — MaldivesInternational
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Maldives: Lagoon Escape

  • Two nights in an overwater villa
  • Sunset dolphin cruise
  • Sandbank private lunch

Starting from

₹1,18,000/ person

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