Dreaming of a Holiday in Paradise?What do you picture when you imagine escaping to a tropical island? Swaying palm trees? Turquoise beaches? Sparkling white sand?
Perhaps you see yourself staying in a thatch-roofed hut, either directly on the beach or perched on a quaint wooden jetty above the water.
Or maybe you'd prefer to pamper yourself in a luxury resort with everything at your fingertips - a fantasy setting, fabulous food, an on-site spa and a host of recreational activities to suit your changing moods.
Just a dream?
Welcome to the Maldives, a magical place where dreams like these are an everyday reality.
The Maldives from the Air
Where is the Maldives exactly?
The Republic of Maldives, a chain of 1,190 tiny islands, is located in the Indian Ocean, directly southwest of India and Sri Lanka. This small country is comprised of 26 natural atolls formed by ring-shaped coral reef structures and covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, 99% of which is covered by sea. No more than 200 of the islands are populated and these include the country's 87 luxury tourist resorts. Roughly 75,000 people - one-third of the country's population - live in Malé, the capital, while the rest are scattered among the surrounding islands.
 Most countries offer direct flights to the Maldives, or you can take a flight to Sri Lanka and transfer to a Maldives flight from there.
Malé is equipped with a international airport and there is easy transportation to the resort islands via seaplane, speedboat and water taxi.
What is there to do?
 The Maldives is the perfect place to relax or play for singles, couples and families. How you fill your day is totally up to you.
What's your pleasure? Would you like to...
- Laze on the beach
- Enjoy water sports like diving, snorkeling or wind surfing
- Cruise around the islands and reefs
- Take photographs from a seaplane
- Dine at exotic restaurants, quaint tea shops and lively coffee shops
- Gaze at the ocean from your verandah
- Shop at the local markets
- Visit the cultural attractions in Malé
- Chat with the friendly locals
The Maldives offer a host of attractions to suit your every whim.
Planning ahead...
For essential information on planning your holiday in the Maldives, please click on the following links:
- Before you go - preparing for your trip to the Maldives
- Getting there - airlines and inter-island transportation
- Things to do - experiencing the best of the Maldives
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Dine Underwater
The Hilton Maldives offers a range of exotic locales, including an underwater restaurant.
Pamper Yourself
Take advantage of the world class spa services available at many of the Maldives' best resorts.
Plan A Romantic Getaway
This island paradise is the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding or a romantic interlude.
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