The Maldives

The Maldives is a collection of over 1192 coral islands, all sprinkled across the Indian Ocean, south of India and Sri Lanka. From tiny island hideaways measuring just 400m long by 200m with thatched roofs and sandy floors, to large resorts with extensive leisure facilities, the Maldives can fit almost every definition of paradise. Some islands have health and beauty spas, first class restaurants serving grilled fish and lobster dinners, and stylish water bungalows set on stilts above the lagoon. Others are places to snorkel, dive or windsurf all day long. To find out the characteristics of each island please refer to the individual hotel descriptions. But to get you in the mood here's an overview of what the islands have to offer.