Winter Sun Holidays to Maldives

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.

Spend a blissful holiday surrounded by a blue-watered lagoon and pristine white sand beaches at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives. Guests can look forward to two swimming pools, suites and villas with direct access to the beach and indulgent treatments at the Akiri Spa by Mandara and plenty of activities and open air adventures for younger guests.

The Residence Maldives Dhigurah is unlike many other Indian Ocean resorts, not least because of its refreshingly natural setting, tropical gardens and unique range of activities on offer throughout your stay. These include dolphin-watching tours, meditation classes and an action-packed kids club if travelling to the Maldives as a family.

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.

Just a scenic 45 minute seaplane journey from Malé, this deluxe island resort – a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection – delivers luxury with a tropical twist. With a gorgeous lagoon and vibrant coral reef mere steps from the shoreline, underwater activities like snorkelling are a must-do, while little travellers are entertained with creative, educational and stimulating activities at the kids’ club. And as part of the All Inclusive package, you can enjoy dine-around options at both buffet and a la carte restaurants for lunch and dinner, as well as complimentary excursions when staying a week or more.

A private island of white sands, turquoise lagoon and jungle-clad interior makes Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru the quintessential Indian Ocean getaway. In the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, you’re guaranteed incredible diving among a kaleidoscope of marine life and be well placed to take advantage of seemingly endless water-based activities. Rest in your spacious, Maldivian-style bungalow or villa, dine at four diverse on-site restaurants and take time to simply watch the sunset.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience OBLU SELECT Sangeli, a chic beach resort taking the Maldives by storm. Tucked away on the north-western tip of the North Male Atoll, it offers a choice of stunning stand-alone beach or over-water villas surrounded by some of the most extraordinary diving spots in the Maldives. Perfect for families and couples alike, it offers a wonderful family villa for families and groups as well as an adults-only island 'One Banyan' featuring a swimming pool, bar, two restaurants and special honeymoon villas offering complimentary spa treatments and romantic turndown service.

Planning a holiday to Ayada Maldives should be at the top of everyone’s list with this beautifully adorned and surprisingly eco-conscious this resort has it all: irresistible good looks while retaining a genuine Maldivian style, stunning suites, multiple dining options, plenty of activities and the run of its own private island too.

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.

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.