Maldives holidays

Maldives resort islands are just that: islands that are completely dedicated to one single resort. Some resorts cater to diving enthusiasts, others to families with young children and yet more to loved-up couples.

The sun-spoiled Maldives islands know only one type of weather: hot. Average temperatures sit happily between 30-31C throughout the year.

• Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
  
  
• Capital city: Male
  
  
• Language: Maldivian Dhivehi, English
  
  
• Key phrase to learn: Ingireysin vaahaka dhakkan ingeytha? (Do you speak English?)
  
  
• Time difference: The Maldives is 4 hours ahead of the UK
  
  
• Average flight time: 10 hrs 30 mins
  
  
• International phone code: +960
  
  
• Emergency services number: 119
  
  
• Public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), The Day Maldives Embraced Islam (May 1), Labour Day (May 27), First of Ramazan (date varies depending on year), Eid-ul Fitr (date varies depending on year), Independence Day (September 1), Eid-ul Al’haa (date varies depending on year), Hajj Day (date varies depending on year), Islamic New Year (date varies depending on year), Victory Day (November 11), Republic Day (November 19), National Day (date varies depending on year), Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (date varies depending on year).
  
  
• Link to FCDO travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/maldives