Barely rising above the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the tiny white atolls and islands of the Maldives are like a delicate string of pearls laid out on a blue cloth.
Attracting the discerning sun worshipper and scuba fanatic from all over the world, the Maldives are a destination of fantastic lush resorts, uninhabited tropical islands and beautiful coral reefs that teem with life.
The Maldives are a place where you can escape totally from the outside world to an island paradise, a place where time doesn't pass, and all you need do is order the next drink from the waiter as you watch the waves lap around your feet from a palm lined beach.
The Maldives are an excellent destination year round, but the peak season is from December - April, the dry season, when the sunlight hours are longer, and there is little chance of rain. Honeymoons are popular from May- September, and many of the resorts offer incentives including free nights, and discounted rates to attract couples at that time of year.
November and April are considered to be the best months for diving in the Maldives as the waters of the Indian Ocean are clearest.
You can get cheap deals on flights and packaged holidays to the Maldives throughout the year, and a popular option is to stop over in Dubai for a few days either going out, or on the way home in order to do some shopping, and see the sights.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic Of the Maldives
Capital: Malé
Area: 298 Sq KM
Population: 301,475
Language: Divehi, English
Flight Time: 12 Hours from London
Currency: Rufiyaa
