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Maldives holidays

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Maldives
Maldives

Scattered like glitter in the turquoise Indian Ocean, over a thousand tiny coral islands make up the Maldives, where everyone's an island castaway. Lacy coral reefs, jewel-coloured fishes and talcum powder sands: we promise you'll never see anywhere as beautiful as this.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Maldives

Memorable moment...

Discover a tropical underwater world, snorkelling in lagoons filled with beautiful exotic fishes and exquisite coral reefs, as the sun warms the turquoise waters.

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Things to do

With over a thousand tiny islands to explore, in 26 atolls, uncover their unique identities with boat trips. Snorkel and scuba dive around coral reefs, with trips available for beginners and experts. Try watersports and deep sea fishing or take leisurely dhoni boat trips to secluded beaches. From some islands you can visit the capital island, Male, to explore the Friday Mosque and markets.
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Beaches

A sunbather's paradise, the Maldives offer some of the world's best deserted beaches, while lagoons, filled with three quarters of the world's reef fish species, provide spectacular diving and snorkelling.

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Explore your destination

Male Excursion
Most resorts are within a two hour transfer from Male and regular trips are made to this capital city, not only to shop but also to explore. There is a colourful local market to browse and streets are lined with souvenir shops, government buildings and places of cultural interest. Make your own way around or join an organised tour to get the most from your day out. Please note: not available from Kuredu, Vilamendhoo or Meedhupparu Island resorts.

Island Hopping
On this popular excursion you can discover the unique identity of the resort islands, uninhabited islands and fishing islands, with their local houses, and gain a fascinating insight into Maldivian lifestyles and traditions.

Scuba-Diving
There are scuba-diving schools on every resort island and courses are available locally, for both beginners and experienced divers. All equipment is available for hire. Prices vary depending on your chosen course and resort. Please check your travel insurance covers you fully for scuba-diving before you leave, as it's generally excluded from standard policies and must be covered by taking out a 'top up' policy.

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Food and drink

Fresh fish and coconuts are eaten in abundance, the only foods not imported. Try delicious spiny-backed lobster, a local delicacy, or the Maldivian fish curry. Despite being Muslim islands, alcohol is freely available, however you are not allowed to import it and customs confiscate any alcohol on arrival.

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Evening Flavour

The larger island resorts offer music, dancing and folklore shows. On quieter islands, nights are best spent relaxing, listening to waves as they gently wash the shore. Alternatively, try night fishing.

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Shopping

The capital island, Male, has the best shopping, with souvenir shops dotting the streets. Choose imported gifts from Sri Lanka and India and locally produced wooden artefacts.

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Fact File

Information

Language: Dhivehi (English is widely spoken). Currency: Rufiyas. Standard GMT: + 5 hrs. High Commission of Maldives: 22 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5NF. Tel: 020 7224 2135. www.visitmaldives.com. For essential information on visas, departure taxes, vaccinations, transfers and other issues please click on 'info' at the top of the page.

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Travel money

Rufiyaa

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques from most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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