Lhaviyani Atoll

Grouped into 26 beautiful coral atolls, separated by deep lagoons, the islands which make up the Maldives are some of the finest destinations in Southern Asia, if not the world. The beaches in the Maldives are some of the best in the world. With soft sands and crystal waters which are home to an array of precious marine life, they are like picture postcards come to life. Add to this the luxury that you may even be able to find your own personal piece of beach paradise, because there is simply so much of it to go round, and you are in tropical heaven. Most resorts take up an entire island, and each has its own particular charms. The Maldives are made up of 99 per cent ocean, so many offer watersports, some of the best diving in the world and even the chance to go dolphin-spotting. Scuba diving is the main sporting attraction in the Maldives and there are hundreds of designated dive sites and coral to explore nearer the shore, as well as those reached by boat.