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Palm trees and white sand on the tropical beaches of the Maldives Palm trees and white sand on the tropical beaches of the Maldives
The Maldive Islands are a group of over a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean which together make up the island nation of the Maldives. Of the large number of islands, around ninety have been developed for tourism.

The Maldives have long been a favourite destination for honeymooners in search of a desert island paradise with white sand beaches and clear blue sea. As the number of resorts has grown so the choice of holiday on offer has increased. Some resorts are aimed towards family holidays with crèche facilities, children’s pools and activities. Others are geared around providing entertainment throughout the day in the form of a variety of watersports, and at night with lively bars. The waters around the islands are considered by many to be the best in the world for snorkelling and diving due to the clear visibility and abundance of coral reefs.

The climate in the Maldives experiences very little variation throughout the year due to the proximity of the equator. The months between November and April constitute the dry season and average daily temperatures sit around 28°C. From May through to October the wet season, as its name suggests, brings an increased chance of rain.

Featured Destinations in Maldives

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Featured Hotels

Addu Atoll

Baa Atoll

Dhaalu Atoll

Lhaviyani Atoll

Male Atoll

Meemu Atoll

Travellers' top tips for places in Maldives Beach
  • Lhaviyani Atoll: Buy those beach shoes before you get there to protect your feet from the coral Sirmone
  • North Ari Atoll: Have the candelit meal on the beach (Ellaidhoo) Charley87
Food & Drink
  • Male Atoll: Don't pack lots of stuff - ladies bring cover ups for restaurant. Use good quality sunscreen. Take a sea plane trip- great aerial photo opportunitie Julia4884
  • South Ari Atoll: When in Sun Island, make sure you see the shark and manta ray feeding and have a romantic dinner... MPeter75
Shopping
  • Male Atoll: pack everything you need in advance, as the shops on the islands really are only useful for souvenirs or are very expensive for things like suncream warringtonadam
  • South Ari Atoll: Take mask, snorkel, fins and a camera. And sun block. The one shop is hideously expensive. frotterman
Weather
  • Male Atoll: you have taken your anti-sunshine cream FuYansha
  • Male Atoll: Stock on sun cream before you go its VERY hot even when its raining!!!! caroline1054

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Maldives travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Meemu Atoll: go on the free boat to the house reef and on the snorkelling safari - by chaddy_daddy
  • South Ari Atoll: Go snorkelling - the sealife is wonderful - by Rum_coolers
  • Baa Atoll: switch off your phone and computer! - by papech
  • Baa Atoll: visit some local islands to get a real feel and appreciation for the place you are staying - by billyboychrisd
  • South Ari Atoll: Relax and go with the flow - by georgiegirl7