Christmas In The Sunny Maldives
For a truly unforgettable Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebration, head to warmer climes and the paradise islands of the Maldives, where snow, tinsel and turkey are swapped for sun, sand and a host of festive gala beach celebration parties.
Save £175 Per Person
Seven nights at the four-star Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort is available from £1,949 per person (saving £175 per person). Valid for selected departures from 19 December, the price includes flights from Gatwick with Emirates, accommodation in a garden villa with an exclusive free upgrade to full-board, seaplane transfers, taxes and surcharges. This authentic Maldivian resort in the remote South Nilandhe Atoll has much to offer but its greatest assets are something that no other resort can boast because it's natural: one side of the island is a beautiful protected lagoon and on the other side is a reef ideal for snorkelling and diving. Book by 22 November with Travelbag (www.travelbag.co.uk / 0871 703 4240)
Adventurous, fun and a Christmas present everyone can enjoy is Vilu Reef’s family watersports package. It includes an hour of canoeing, a two-hour catamaran excursion, three rounds on the fun tube, an hour’s snorkelling from a private speedboat and one hour of stand-up paddle boarding. Bookable in resort and available for up to six people to share it costs US$500* (saving US$206) and includes all equipment, fins and snorkels. *Watersports package is subject to 10 per cent service charge and eight per cent GST.
Save £320 Per Person
Enjoy a seven-night luxury stay at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort from £2,658 per person (saving £320 per person) where the festivities include a kids’ treasure hunt, magic show and, of course, a visit from Santa. Valid for departure on 23 December, the price includes flights from Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines, accommodation in a deluxe room on a half-board basis, resort speedboat transfers, taxes and surcharges. Located on the tip of South Malé Atoll, this luxury resort offers a selection of restaurants and bars and two infinity pools.
Olhuveli also has a bountiful array of activities on offer – perfect for working off the excesses of Christmas. Guests can ditch the deckchair and get active in or on the water with a PADI five-star diving school and a whole host of watersports including kite-surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and parasailing. Book with www.theprivatetravelcompany.co.uk / 020 7751 0880.
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