Resort guide - Maldives Holidays
Useful information
Currency: Maldavian Rufiya (Rf)
Language Dhivehi
Flying time: 10 hours
Time difference: Gmt +5hrs
Capital: Male
Departure tax: Approx £8
Electricity: 220v
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Maldives Holidays
Scattered across the dazzling Indian Ocean, the cluster of tiny coral islands which form the Maldives are a tropical paradise. The Islands vary greatly, some sophisticated with all the mod cons, whilst others offer a more original flavour, with thatched roofs and open air bathrooms. Our Indian Ocean specialists have the knowledge to provide advice enabling you to choose the most suitable resort and we can also offer any hotel in the Maldives. So for a standard package or one of our tailor made, multi centre holidays, we can help you find the most suitable luxury Maldives holidays.

Weather
With a tropical climate the Maldives has warm temperatures all year round, averaging about 30°C (86°F). The hottest month is April and the coolest month is December, however the weather is determined mainly by the monsoons, which bring rain in mainly June and July, although tropical showers can break at any time. Generally the skies are clear blue and there is a gentle breeze in the air.
By Day
The Maldives is a place for relaxation, activities are hotel and water based i.e snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing, on land you can lay on the beach with a good book or some resorts have a golf course.
By Night
Entertainment is hotel based, the Maldives is not the place to go if you are looking for nightlife.
Top Attractions
• Diving and Snorkelling are very popular in the Maldives due to the magnificent reefs.
• Fishing trips
• Sailing & cruising days are a good way to see the islands
• Surfing
• Whale Watching trips can be arranged
• A visit to Male, the resorts capital has excellent shopping and restaurants
Events
Ramadan is held in September - October, many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on drinking in some places.
Local Flavours
Fresh fish makes most of the dishes, along with spices, fresh chilli, lemon and coconut. Local art & crafts include items made of coral and turtle shell.
History
Geography
1190 coral islands with fringing reefs grouped into natural atolls make up the Maldives. Situated in the Indian Ocean about 500km from the southern tips of both Sri Lanka and India.