Beach Holidays to the Maldives

Occupying the entire Vabbinfaru island in the Maldives, the five star Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is an all-pool villa resort offering understated barefoot luxury. Guests can look forward to "the first Crusoe experience in the Maldives" where you can swim with manta rays and relax on a secluded beach. Be pampered at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa or enjoy private dining in your own villa or on the beach.

Set over 54 hectares, this private island resort delivers an excellent WOW! Inclusive Plan with dine-around options for dinner, along with unlimited beverages, an in-villa mini bar and complimentary excursion. And that’s not all! Putting the focus on fun, there’s multiple tennis courts, a world-class spa and the biggest floating water park in the Maldives as well as a wide selection of accommodation with villas set just steps from the shoreline or perched directly over the lagoon – our favourites are the ones with their very own slides.

Niyama Private Islands is a luxury resort home to the largest selection of restaurants and bars of any resort in the Maldives. This five star resort is perfect for families and singles alike with an award-winning kids' club, floating restaurant and an exclusive underwater nightclub. Guests can choose to stay in beachfront villas or water studios with views over the Indian Ocean.

Admire the stunning seascapes during the 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé before touching down at this four star Indian Ocean escape. On arrival you’ll find an excellent choice of accommodation from beachfront bungalows to overwater villas, seven restaurants and plenty of bars, as well as watersports, land-based activities and an impressive house reef.

Sit back, relax and unwind in your over water or beach villa at the 4* Plus Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Stepping foot on this stunning Island resort will indulge your every expectation from a luxury Maldivian getaway. With an abundance of fantastic amenities loved by both families, couples and friends, a great selection of dining options available through the resorts All Inclusive package, and a host of wonderful excursions including snorkel safaris.

Coco Palm Dunhi Kolhu is a luxurious yet environmentally-friendly resort on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, home to soft, sandy beaches and snorkelling and scuba diving sites where you can see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitat. The resort offers an All-Inclusive option with thatched villas dotted amongst palm trees or perched on stilts above the lagoon. The resort is accessed by seaplane from the nearby capital, Male.

Take your luxury island getaway to the next level with Hard Rock’s legendary service, innovative extras and music memorabilia. Plus, get even more out of your stay at the Maldives’ first integrated resort! World-class entertainment is just a footbridge away at The Marina @ CROSSROADS with everything from dining and shopping to a PADI Dive Centre, Junior Beach Club and Camp and more.

Fun and romance come together at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, a four star retreat that’s one of the most popular in the archipelago. On top of beach and water bungalows and suites, you’ll find four restaurants, snorkelling and dolphin spotting opportunities and two All Inclusive packages.

The 5 star Coco Bodu Hithi boasts a beautiful location in the North Malé Atoll, surrounded by coral reefs and white sand beaches. Guests can dine in seven restaurants, try out a number of water sports and pamper themselves in the spa.

Enjoy an island paradise at Angsana Velavaru, Maldives - a secluded escape in the Indian Ocean where white sand palm-fringed beaches and pristine coral reefs await. A range of exciting water-based activities are on offer, including a PADI dive centre and complimentary snorkelling. And after a day in the water, relax at the Starlight Cinema, right on the beach.

The five star Dhawa Ihuru is a diver's paradise, home to one of the best house reefs in the island nation and the only house reef with easy access for beginners. Spend a luxury holiday snorkelling and diving the in-house private shipwreck,or enjoying private dining in your own villa.

Located on the North Male Atoll in the Maldives and reached by a thrilling 50 minute speedboat transfer from Male International Airport, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a beautiful lagoon-based resort perfect for exploring the warm waters. Guest rooms, villas and suites gaze out to the ocean waters and it is never more than a few steps to the beach from which you can enjoy a range of water sports. Kayaking, snorkelling and paddle board are all available, with motorised water sports too. But diving deserves a special mention, here you will find the resort’s own reef and nearby are 20 top diving spots. With new fine dining options for 2023, an indulgent spa, excursions and kids club this is a setting for all who want to mix exploration and relaxation.

On the island of Thilamaafushi dotted with banyan trees and swaying palms, just a 35 minute seaplane journey from Malé, is where you’ll find the very first Le Méridien resort in the Maldives. Bringing the French hospitality brand’s signature glamour to this captivating destination, stunning villas, amazing service and global flavours combined with local flair all come as standard. But there’s nothing standard about the activities on offer from an interactive creative arts studio to a marine masters programme for kids’ and teens with classes on turtle identification and atoll topography.

Only 15 minutes (by speedboat) from Malé is the Centara Ras Fushi. This resort in the Maldives has 140 luxurious villas, four restaurants and in-villa dining, a range of water sports (including a PADI Dive Centre) and a spa.

The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives offers guests a number of villas and suites, as well as a beachfront pool and a range of watersports including kayaking and diving. This resort offers one of the best All-Inclusive packages to be found in the Maldives.

Only a 35 minute seaplane journey from Male – stunning views included, of course – the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a popular choice for both couples and families with a wide selection of land and watersports, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to relax and walk barefoot along the sandy shores that edge this coral reef-ringed island.