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Island paradise
It’s the go-to place in the Indian Ocean for relaxation. And with its tropically terrific beaches and heart-stoppingly perfect resorts, the Maldives is a desert island paradise. Anyone who picks the Maldives for a short break not only has the joy of experiencing the sunny side of life, but also has every right to be smug as they walk into the office on a Sunday.

This picture-perfect island nation in the Indian Ocean is made up of 26 atolls containing almost 2,000 coral islands, of which around 200 are populated. Of the populated islands, approximately half are resort islands offering a wide variety of options for holiday-makers, from the obscenely-priced to the more affordable.

Picture perfect
You would be forgiven for thinking that videos and photos of the Maldives found in glossy magazines have been digitally remastered – because surely the ocean can’t be that blue and the sand that golden? However, when your seaplane touches down on your resort island you will quickly realise that this is paradise. As one of the world’s best destinations, if not the best, for diving and snorkelling, there are few places on earth where you can walk from a stunning beach straight into the ocean and see a lively coral reef a few feet below you.

Time seems to slow down in the Maldives and spending a few days in awe of the ocean, relaxing in a hammock over impossibly pristine beaches, or sipping cocktails and dining on all-inclusive seafood buffets can certainly make for a dream holiday. The Maldives is a place to get away from the rat race and discover a whole new world beneath the sea. While it comes with a price, it is one worth paying for a slice of heaven on earth.

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