The Maldives is the Indian Ocean’s most alluring archipelago with unrivalled luxury and an astonishing underwater world. It’s also home to some of the softest, whitest sand around. Each resort in The Maldives sits within it’s own private island, there’s over a thousand of them them strung out like pearls across the ocean. The clear waters of the Maldives make it one of the best diving and snorkelling destinations in the world. The richness is overwhelming, with manta rays, reef sharks and turtles commonly spotted.

The only thing that makes the Maldives difficult is choosing the right resort out of the hundreds that are on offer. It’s paramount that you get this right as they do wildly differ in style and price. After several trips to Maldives we’ve really narrowed it down and handpicked a few of our favourites that offer quality and value for money. The Maldives really is one of the few destinations that looks as good in real life as it does in professional photos. It makes the perfect beach break after a holiday through Sri Lanka, India or Oman.