Pristine white sand, palm trees and perfectly clear warm turquoise waters

The Maldives are home to some of the very best scuba diving in the world. Even if you’re not a diver, snorkelling in the warm waters offers wonderful opportunities to spot a wide variety of marine life. Some resorts have their own diving schools, whilst others have their own reefs and you may even see whale sharks.

The southern atolls are almost entirely untouched by man and you can visit some totally uninhabited islands. The northern atolls are home to a dazzling array of underwater wildlife and scuba diving is highly recommended here.

Accommodation varies from the fabulous to the super luxurious, in a range of rooms from garden villas to overwater bungalows with private access to the shallows via your own set of steps. Spas are a feature of the Maldives and a wide range of treatments are available.

Whether you are looking for that perfect romantic idyll or an eco-chic getaway for the whole family, the Maldives promises to deliver every time.