Beaches Premier Holidays Beaches Brochure 2018 | Page 38

For a holiday with the ‘wow’ factor,
look no further than the Maldives
MALDIVES
This alluring string of 1,200 islands are spread out
over 26 coral atolls with every resort occupying
its own private patch of flawless white sands,
with shimmering turquoise waters and encircling
pristine coral reefs.
Discover resorts for every occasion and budget,
be it romantic barefoot luxury, tiny hideaways,
adult only sanctuaries or larger all inclusive resorts
with abundant facilities for all ages. Thankfully, the
magical scenery isn’t blotted by high rise hotels
as accommodation is usually in low rise buildings,
rustic garden or beachfront bungalows and
overwater villas.
When not lazing on the sands, chances are you’ll
be enticed by the warm waters for a relaxing
dip or perhaps trying your hand at watersports.
The Maldives also offer exceptional diving
opportunities for those tempted to take the plunge
below the waves. The dazzling coral gardens host
an enormous variety of fish along with turtles, rays
and sharks in deeper waters.
If diving isn’t for you, choose a resort with a house
reef accessible from the beach and within a few
steps of the shore you can view the amazing
marine life with just a snorkel and mask. Many
islands also offer cruises to uninhabited islands for
a true Robinson Crusoe experience or fishing trips
in search of the catch of the day.
MALDIVES
Indian Ocean
3
BAA ATOLL
8
4
GOIDHOO ATOLL
7
ALIFU ALIFU ATOLL
5
11
ALIFU DHAALI ATOLL
14
12
13
KAAFU ATOLL
1
Airport
6
10
VAAVU ATOLL
FAAFU ATOLL
MEEMU ATOLL
DHAALU ATOLL
THAA ATOLL
38 INDIAN OCEAN
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
LHAVIYANI ATOLL
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2
1 Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
2 Reethi Beach Resort
3 Reethi Faru Resort
4 Adaaran Meedapharu & Prestige Water Villas
5 OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
6 Centara Ras Fushi
7 OBLU Select at Sangeli
8 Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
9 Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef
10 Constance Moofushi
11 Atmosphere Kanifushi
12 OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo
13 LUX* South Ari Atoll
14 Anantara Dhigu, Veli & Naladhu
Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to the
Maldives take approximately 11 hours.
Twin centres: See pages 6-7 for inspiring itineraries
including the Maldives.
Best time to go: Temperatures average between
25-30°C throughout the year but December to
April is considered the best time to visit as humidity
is lower. Between May and October the islands see
more rainfall than other months, although usually
only short downpours, and it is still a good time to
travel.
Please see page 64 for climate chart, pricing and
further destination information.
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