🇲🇻Maldives·Asia
Maldives
Paradise on Earth
dest.flightsFrom
£899
dest.hotelsFrom
£200/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£350
dest.avgTemp
30°C
dest.bestTime
November to April
dest.safety
9/10
dest.about Maldives
The Maldives is the ultimate tropical escape — 1,200 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, each ringed by turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches. Famous for its overwater bungalows, world-class diving, and absolute seclusion, it's the world's top honeymoon and luxury destination.
dest.topHighlights
Overwater Bungalows
Wake up above the crystal-clear lagoon in your private overwater villa
Snorkelling & Diving
Swim with manta rays, whale sharks, and sea turtles in pristine coral reefs
Sunset Cruises
Sail on a traditional dhoni at sunset with dolphins playing in the bow wave
Underwater Restaurant
Dine 5 metres below the ocean surface surrounded by marine life
Bioluminescent Beach
Walk on beaches that glow blue at night from bioluminescent plankton
Spa & Wellness
World-class overwater spas with treatments inspired by Maldivian traditions
dest.thingsToDo Maldives
- Snorkel or dive the house reef at your resort
- Take a seaplane transfer for aerial views
- Go on a sunset dolphin cruise
- Visit a local island for authentic Maldivian culture
- Try a submarine or glass-bottom boat tour
- Enjoy a private sandbank picnic
- Night snorkelling with bioluminescent plankton
- Deep sea fishing excursion
dest.weather Maldives
dest.bestMonthsToVisit November to April
5-dest.day Maldives dest.itinerary
Arrival & Seaplane Transfer
- ·Land at Malé
- ·Seaplane to resort
- ·Check in to overwater villa
- ·Sunset cocktails on deck
Reef Exploration
- ·House reef snorkelling at sunrise
- ·Guided dive with marine biologist
- ·Spa afternoon
- ·Overwater dinner
Island Adventures
- ·Dolphin cruise at sunrise
- ·Local island cultural visit
- ·Sandbank picnic lunch
- ·Night snorkelling
Water Sports & Relaxation
- ·Kayaking and paddleboarding
- ·Underwater restaurant lunch
- ·Sunset fishing
- ·Beach BBQ
Final Morning & Departure
- ·Sunrise yoga on the beach
- ·Last snorkel
- ·Seaplane back to Malé
- ·Departure
dest.whereToEat Maldives
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Contemporary · Conrad Maldives · $$$$
Manta Restaurant
Seafood · Anantara Veli · $$$
Celsius
International · Malé · $$
Sea Fire Salt
Grill · Anantara Dhigu · $$$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Free 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities. No advance visa required. Must have onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
dest.gettingAround
Seaplane (most scenic, expensive), speedboat transfers, domestic flights between atolls. Most resorts are on private islands — transfers arranged by resort.
dest.currency
MVR (Rufiyaa) / USD accepted
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+5 · Dhivehi (English widely spoken)
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is the Maldives only for couples?
While famous for honeymoons, the Maldives is great for families, divers, and solo travellers. Many resorts have kids clubs and family villas.
Can I visit the Maldives on a budget?
Budget guesthouses on local islands (from $50/night) offer a very different but authentic experience. Avoid resort islands for budget travel.
What is the best island to stay on?
North Malé Atoll for quick seaplane access, Baa Atoll for manta rays (UNESCO Biosphere), South Malé for budget options.
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