Maldives Holidays

Nowhere does belting beaches better than the Maldives – they outnumber the inhabitants here. From above, the archipelago looks like blue and white paint that’s been flicked across the Indian Ocean. There are a whopping 1,000-plus islands in total. Some are Robinson Crusoe types, while others are luxury hotel turf. Either way, you’re guaranteed bath-like lagoons and suncream-white sands.

‘No news, no shoes’ is the Maldives mantra. That should give you some idea of its chilled vibe. This neck of the woods – or ocean – is famous for its over-water villas, so you can tip-toe from bed to sea in seconds. And the la-di-da resorts are pampering pros. Think sunset meals on the sand, desert island cruises and ocean-view massages. Long story short, this place is honeymoon heaven.

A bunch of Maldives hotels come with their own house reefs, so you don’t need to leave your little bubble for a snorkelling sesh. Depending on the season, you can also head out on trips to meet the local manta rays and whale sharks – the biggest fishes on the planet. If you’re more of a dry land dweller, you can still gawp at pods of playful dolphins on a boat trip.