Dreaming of the tropical holiday of a lifetime? Make the Maldives your destination, where white sand beaches, turquoise waters and incredible aquatic fauna will turn dream to reality. So, pack your bags, jet off to Malé and experience the many wonders of this tropical island paradise!

In the Maldives archipelago, be at one with the marine life

In the Maldives, each island is a tiny pocket of paradise. There you’ll learn the true meaning of an immaculate beach: the finest sand imaginable lapped by crystalline waters, no place better for relaxing, tanning and recharging. Diving enthusiasts will have found their nirvana: on the seabed, the Maldives’ coral reefs are home to incredible biodiversity, from kaleidoscopic fish to majestic manta rays. The balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, nice and shallow all around the Maldivian islands, are made for nautical activities like snorkelling, an opportunity to admire up close the underwater marvels in total tranquillity. If you’re feeling more intrepid, free-diving as well as surfing and kiteboarding promise watery thrills and spills against a backdrop that will take your breath away.

Island hotels and unforgettable excursions

An archipelago of some 1,200 islands and islets scattered over 115 square miles in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives have earned an excellent reputation for their luxury hotels, some secluded on their own private island. You will get the chance to stay in an over-water villa affording uninterrupted views of the ocean and direct access to the sea. The Maldives’ island hotels come with first-rate services, including spas, Michelin-starred restaurants and bespoke excursions: a sunset cruise on a dhoni, a traditional boduberu music-and-dance show, dinner on a deserted beach beneath a starry sky… Before tearing yourself away from this heavenly destination, be sure to find time to explore the Maldivian culture – its vibrant markets, time-honoured traditions and flavoursome cuisine made with spices, coconut and the freshest fish there is.