Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a stunning private island villa resort and one of few luxury island resorts where the beach circumnavigates the whole island. Guests can indul...
In Maldivian, Vabbinfaru refers to a round island circled by a round coral reef - a perfect choice of name for Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. With shimmering turquoise waters, swaying coc...
Baros Maldives is a stunning luxury resort and is located in the central southern part of North Male’ Atoll, 25 minutes by speedboat from the Maldives International Airport and ...
Coco Privé Private Island is one of the world's most exclusive private islands for hire, attracting the most discerning guests from all over the world. Every guest who opts to st...
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is surrounded by white sand and crystal clear water and located on a 12 acre private island in the North Malé Atoll. The luxury resort features a selectio...
Just 20 minutes from Malé, the capital of the Maldives, Gili Lankanfushi is the resort to make your dreams of being cast away on an idyllic desert island a reality, with sumptuous...
The Great Beach Villa Residence at Amilla is the largest of eight private residences in an elite gated community on this coral-fringed island resort in the Maldives’ Baa Atoli â€...
JA Manafaru is located on an idyllic island and provides a tranquil and mesmerizingly romantic destination but with a range of facilities for families to enjoy. Guests have a choic...
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is an opulent resort with exclusive villas featuring outdoor showers, private wine cellars and sundecks. The resort is nestled at the south end of the Maldive...
Jumeirah Vittaveli is located in the heart of the Indian Ocean and nestled on the island of Bolifushi in the north Malé atoll and all the rooms and suites have been uniquely desi...
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a stunning private island villa resort and one of few luxury island resorts where the beach circumnavigates the whole island. Guests can indul...
In Maldivian, Vabbinfaru refers to a round island circled by a round coral reef - a perfect choice of name for Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. With shimmering turquoise waters, swaying coc...
Baros Maldives is a stunning luxury resort and is located in the central southern part of North Male’ Atoll, 25 minutes by speedboat from the Maldives International Airport and ...
Coco Privé Private Island is one of the world's most exclusive private islands for hire, attracting the most discerning guests from all over the world. Every guest who opts to st...
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is surrounded by white sand and crystal clear water and located on a 12 acre private island in the North Malé Atoll. The luxury resort features a selectio...
Just 20 minutes from Malé, the capital of the Maldives, Gili Lankanfushi is the resort to make your dreams of being cast away on an idyllic desert island a reality, with sumptuous...
The Great Beach Villa Residence at Amilla is the largest of eight private residences in an elite gated community on this coral-fringed island resort in the Maldives’ Baa Atoli â€...
JA Manafaru is located on an idyllic island and provides a tranquil and mesmerizingly romantic destination but with a range of facilities for families to enjoy. Guests have a choic...
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is an opulent resort with exclusive villas featuring outdoor showers, private wine cellars and sundecks. The resort is nestled at the south end of the Maldive...
Jumeirah Vittaveli is located in the heart of the Indian Ocean and nestled on the island of Bolifushi in the north Malé atoll and all the rooms and suites have been uniquely desi...
There are a number of flights operating from many airports in the UK. You can fly with Emirates via Dubai, Etihad via Abu Dhabi, Oman Air via Muscat, Qatar via Doha or Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. British Airways fly directly from London Heathrow during certain months of the year.
Capital: | Malé |
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Flying time: | 10 hours direct |
Language: | Dhivehi |
Country Size: | 115 square miles |
Time difference from the UK: | + 4 hours summer / +5 hours winter |
Currency: | Maldivian rufiyaa but many resorts accept US$ |
Voltage: | 220 Volts |
Driving: | Left hand side of the road |
Airport: | Malé International Airport. Most islands are reached with a domestic flight/sea plane |
Entry Requirements: | British nationals can get a tourist visa for up to 30 days on arrival in Maldives |
Drink the Water: | It is advisable to drink bottled water |
Beaches: | With almost 1200 islands, there is a plethora of beaches to choose from |
Health and Safety: | No inoculations are required. Travel insurance is strongly advised. |
The weather in the Maldives is divided into two dominant seasons. There is the dry season or the rainy season. The rainy season occurs roughly from May to November, while the dry season runs from January to April. Between February and March travellers will encounter the region’s most generous offering of sun.
Luxury holidays in the Maldives are available with The Villa Collection with a variety of exceptional villa resorts and private islands to experience the memorable of escapes.
The Maldives consists of 1,190 small islands peppered in the midst of the Indian Ocean with crystal clear waters and breath-taking scenery. The Maldives encompass more than 99 % of the sea and less than 1 % of the land.
All the islands are encircled by a lagoon, which is blessed with crystal clear water. These islands are protected by a reef structure, housing one of the most exclusive and spectacular underwater marine life.
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