The term tropical beach paradise was probably coined with the Maldives in mind. This secluded Indian Ocean haven, lying southwest of India and Sri Lanka, is as gorgeous undersea as it is above.
Underwater, a clown triggerfish darts past while you’re focusing on a school of three-striped damselfish. A stingray glides along the sandy sea floor, while a slender yellow trumpetfish disappears into the boulder coral nearby. Snorkeling with a busy bunch of neon fish surely rates among life’s most joyful experiences.
Turquoise or aquamarine, cerulean or azure: Blue is the dominant color of this archipelago of 1,190 islands. Private island resorts sprawl exclusively over 80 different islands, providing a range of accommodations: eco-conscious, family-friendly, or over-the-top luxurious and accessed only via seaplane. Enchanting Travels destination specialists are familiar with the ins and outs of the choices available, and know how much this holiday means to you. We’ll understand your preferences, and secure for you the most desirable resort rooms, whether it’s a water villa over a lagoon or a bungalow in a garden.
Walking past colorful houses and shops on Maafushi island, travelers on a day trip there (or to the capital Malé), can get a sense of local Maldivian life. For the most part though, fixate on simple pleasures: cherishing time in the sun, swimming in shallow lagoons, or walking on silken sands. When you seek some activity, there’s the full range of water sports available from scuba diving and snorkeling, to paddle boarding and jet skiing. We suggest you follow your activity session with a round of indulgence and relaxation at your resort spa.
The ideal period to visit the islands is during the high season from December to April when rainfall and humidity levels are low. Our destination experts share an overview on the perfect time to visit the Maldives.
Dream beaches and breathtaking nature – Maldives vacations are perfect for rest and relaxation. Experience the best of the tropical island paradise. Here’s our list of the top five things to do in the Maldives.
From island activities to getting around The Maldives, shopping, vaccinations, food and local culture, get all the essential details from our destination experts in our Maldives travel guide.
Crime rates are generally very low in the Maldives, however, it is always advisable to follow some basic safety regulations. Here’s an overview from our experts.
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Enchanting Travels always provides an impeccably curated trip experience. We have traveled on 3 long trips with them and have never been disappointed
Mark Raymond Wallace
November 2021
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Hmm.. so many positives but let me say this.. in a post – but still covid era- it’s stressful traveling, so many tests, forms, etc, but going with this professional, excellent company made my wife and my forget about how much work goes into JUST RELAXING & ENJOYING! Thank you enchanting
Paul Greenaway
May 2023
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What can I Say! Thanks for organising a great trip Enchanting Travels, you have excelled again! Kylie and I love the Maldives – Pullman Maamutaa is outstanding – thank you Rose and Sharon.
Simon Adermann
March 2023
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Maldives…a trip of a lifetime! This destination has been on my bucket list, so what better place to celebrate a milestone birthday! It was also a Mother/Daughter trip to spend quality time together in this hectic world we live in. Working with Walter in the planning stages and then with Neetu in the execution phase was enjoyable and stress-free. Amazing that with 21 to 24 hrs of actual flight time and 4 airplanes to get there…everything went seamlessly and no flight delays or lost luggage! That’s a miracle in of itself! But the best and most memorable things that Enchanting Travels and together with Cora Cora was to make my birthday a day and week I will forever cherish in my mind! We walked into our beautiful over the water bungalow and Cora Cora gave us an extra night because it was a special birthday
Wendy Slattery
January 2023
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Everything ran as expected with the full support of the travel team. We couldn’t have asked for more and our trip was memorable for the right reasons
Kieran James Wales
February 2023
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We feel that Enchanting ‘gets us’ after working with us on 7 journeys over the year. There is a great deal of trust on our part knowing they will give us the best itinerary and do everything in their ability to meet our expectations within the budget we have to work with. Over the years, we have developed friendships with several Enchanting personnel and it’s that connection that makes a huge difference to us.