Iconic for its overwater bungalows, exclusive resorts, luxurious private islands and the most pristine beaches, The Maldives poses a renowned expanse of utter island paradise ringed by silky white sands, swaying palms and crystal clear waters. With 1,190 islands (only 200 are inhabited), you've got plenty of territory to explore.

From immersive cultural experiences, snorkeling, diving, fishing, island hopping to simply unwinding on the white sanded beaches; the possibilities are endless with hundreds of paradise isles throughout. A blissful paradise on the Indian Ocean that accounts for everyone, whether you are after a Maldivian family vacation, romantic honeymoon or a short island escape, Onlyluxe Travel is here to ensure your journey is personalised and organised so you can hang on island time.

Top Things to Do in Maldives

- Scuba diving: The Maldives is one of the premier scuba diving destinations on earth, bursting with an abundance of marine life for its stingrays, whale shark migration, reef sharks, manta rays and sea turtles where the crystal clear blue waters offer incredible visibility.

- Snorkeling: Most resorts here have their own in-house reefs, meaning you can easily swim out from your own villa, float on the surface and start poking around to your heart's content. Some resorts will also take you to some of the best nearby snorkeling places.

- Laze on white sand beaches: The Maldives are known for their white sand beaches that stretch along the atolls and the sand is smooth and easy to walk on.

- Bask in a sandbank: Sand banks are scattered everywhere in the Maldives. They are truly unique places – literally a tiny island entirely made of the whitest sand you can imagine, surrounded by pristine, clear waters and coral reefs. Make it memorable with a private picnic with your loved ones.

- Fiji is already a big playground from incredible wildlife, adventure activities on land and in water and stunning beaches, so a family fun holiday in Fiji is easy to come by. There are also a range of kid friendly resorts that offer kids clubs to keep the little ones occupied.

- Visit a local island: see how people live, which is fascinating because many of these islands still follow the same customs their forefathers did hundreds of years ago. A chance to sample real Maldivian food and culture with entertainment.

- Maldives is already a big playground from incredible marine life, water activities and stunning beaches, so a family fun holiday in Maldives is easy to come by. There are a selection of kid friendly resorts that offer kids clubs to keep the little ones entertained.

- Relax on a luxury private island or splurge on an overwater bungalow taking self-care to new heights. There are countless to choose from for your exclusive use. Our top picks: Cocoon Maldives, You & Me By Cocoon, COMO Maalefushi and COMO Cocoa Island

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