While winter in the Maldives is the ultimate way to escape the cold and grey UK months, serenity beckons for holidaymakers who can travel to the Maldives this autumn. Resorts tend to be calmer at this time of year, ensuring couples, solo travellers or empty nesters can get the most out of their time away.
Here are four other great reasons to book a stay at a premium all-inclusive resort in the Maldives this autumn.
Spot manta rays and whale sharks at Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Whilst turtles and dolphins are always abundant in the Maldives, September to November offers wildlife enthusiasts the best chance for spotting manta rays and whale sharks as they glide through the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters to feed on plankton. Divers may even be lucky enough to swim alongside these gentle giants.
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers travellers the chance to scuba dive amongst these majestic creatures during excursions to neighbouring dive sites Kottefaru Kammati and The Wall (Vandhoo Kanuoli). And the resort’s house reef provides holidaymakers with the chance to explore tiers of multicoloured corals and swim with schools of tropical fish and reef sharks.
A beach villa at Adaaran Select Meedhupparu starts from $515 (approximately £426) per night, plus green tax in September 2022. For more information on Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, visit: adaaran.com/selectmeedhupparu/.
Secluded splendour awaits couples at Heritance Aarah
The premium all-inclusive island resort Heritance Aarah is perfectly suited to couples looking for an ultra-luxurious getaway. For those seeking seclusion, Heritance Aarah’s Ocean Residences ooze refined luxury with terraces that overlook heavenly ocean vistas and a butler service to take care of guests’ every need.
Those staying in one of the plush ocean suites or the grand ocean residence have exclusive use of the BAANI contemporary dining and wine pairing space. The adults only UDARAS infinity pool and bar promises soulful stillness and requires no reservations for suite and residence guests.
All guests staying at Heritance Aarah can indulge in its premium all-inclusive culinary offering when dining in one of the resort’s six restaurants, and this autumn there is a 20 per cent discount on all reserve collection beverages. Choose from over 30 wine varieties and an indulgent house champagne from the all-inclusive menu, as well as selected branded spirits – and all can be enjoyed across the resort’s four tranquil bars.
Other resort features available to guests include an idyllic infinity pool, where couples can marvel at sensational sunsets, a Medi Spa that combines traditional wellness offerings with diet and nutritional guidance and selected skin treatments, as well as diving facilities, flyboarding and water skiing.
A beach villa at Heritance Aarah starts from $727 (approximately £603) per night plus green tax in September 2022. For more information on Heritance Aarah, visit heritancehotels.com/aarah.
Explore abundant underwater reefs at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
Strategically located at the gateway to the South Atolls and accessed by speedboat transfer, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo offers an intimate tropical Maldivian experience, and overwater villas with private Jacuzzis, plunge pools and butler services. For holiday makers that love to explore the underwater world, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo possesses its own exotic reef teeming with vibrant aquatic life.
A sunrise villa at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo starts from $660 (approximately £549) per night plus green tax in September 2022. For more information on Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, visit: adaaran.com/prestigevadoo.
Celebrate World Food Day at Adaaran Prestige Water Villas
Adaaran Prestige Water Villas Maldives is known for exquisite interiors, with each villa boasting its own sun deck and private Jacuzzi – the perfect way to enjoy breath taking views of the peaceful horizon.
Offering one of the best premium all-inclusive menus in the Maldives, guests staying on October 16 can celebrate World Food Day at the resort, where Indian Ocean culinary gems such as Maldivian prawn curry will be celebrated and demonstrated by the in-house chefs, and delicious fresh barbecued seafood dishes will be served up on the resort’s beach.
A water villa with Jacuzzi at Adaaran Prestige Water Villas starts from $660 (approximately £547) per night, plus green tax in September 2022. For more information on Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, visit: adaaran.com/prestigewatervillas.
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