Maldives

Although we didn't have long to spend in the Maldives (little more than a weekend in fact) it really is the most picture postcard perfect destination on this earth! Arriving tired and tetchy in Male after a long flight, the moment we were ushered onto the speedboat transfer all our cares drifted away! Depending on which resort you choose to stay at, you may have the option of a sea plane transfer instead. Imagine being able to get a glimpse of the aerial view of these unique islands!

We stayed at Olhuveli Resort in the South Male Atoll, so our speedboat transfer was a quick 45 minutes. On arrival we were greeted with a refreshing drink and hot towel to freshen us up. The grand deluxe beachfront villa was beautiful, our own little pool in front and direct access onto the gorgeous beach so our girls didn't waste any time getting those snorkel masks on! Many of the older more established resorts in the Maldives also have their own house reef, meaning you get to see all sorts of marine life straight from the beach. We also got to go on a snorkelling trip further out from the resort by boat and got to swim with turtles and every conceivable colour of fish!

At night, there was a pod of manta rays who came to feed right near to the jetty, the restaurant staff were excellent at telling us where to be and when to get the best chance of seeing them.

The food was fantastic at this resort and it felt very relaxed and importantly for us, family friendly too.

The Maldives is a bit of a once in a lifetime trip, so it’s very important to choose the right resort to suit you perfectly, with over 150 resorts to choose from currently, and many more launching soon, get in touch if this is your dream destination and allow me to help you discover your perfect island paradise!