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There are beach holidays, and then there’s the Maldives. The turquoise waters too clear to be true, silky white sand stretching as far as the eye can see, and sun-warmed piers just perfect for stretching out with a cocktail or enjoying a relaxing massage. But no Insta-filter or image search comes close to capturing the ‘pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming’ beauty of this archipelago just south of Sri Lanka.

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Hello, Maldives

Sip. Sand. Sea. Repeat.

Discover your perfect pace in the Maldives. It’s your holiday, and you can make it as slow, or sprightly, as you like. Here’s a little taster, or dive right into our Maldives holiday offers.

Destination: Maldives with Marriott International

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Create the ultimate getaway in paradise

What's better than visiting one new place? Visiting two, or even three - all in one trip! If you're thinking of taking a trip to the Maldives, why not combine it with some other dreamy destinations over in the East, and create a holiday of a lifetime. Here's a couple of suggestions for you:

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Essential information for the Maldives

  1. Time zone

    UK +4 hours

  2. Language

    English widely spoken

  3. Currency

    Maldivian Rufiya

  4. Flight time

    10-11 hours, direct

  1. When to go

    The Maldives enjoys a tropical climate that is consistently hot and often humid. The driest months are between December-April, so that's when you'll see the longest hours of sun and the warmest, dreamiest days. Lucky for you, Virgin Atlantic will fly to the Maldives direct, all winter long from October 2024.

  2. Island transfers

    Look out for us or someone from your hotel who will take you to your departure point. If the weather isn’t playing ball or there are lots of flight arrivals, you may not be able to leave straight away. If you are flying, you may need to wait up to 3 hours. Seaplanes only operate when it’s daylight, so you may need to spend a night at an airport hotel. Seaplane and domestic aircraft luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage per person. Excess may be charged and/or carried later.

  3. Visa and entry requirements

    Traveller declaration form submitted within 72 hours (recommended time) both pre-departure and pre-return, submitted electronically via IMUGA. Each member of your party including children must complete the form. You must take a photo or screenshot of the QR code on completion of the form. Passengers travelling to Maldives will not be allowed to bring in any alcohol. Airport duty free will decline sales if you have a Maldives boarding pass.

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