7 nights in 3* Maldives - with international diving school

Marco Polo referred to the Maldives as the 'Flower of the Indies', while Ibn Batuta, the famous 14th century Arab traveller, called it in his chronicles 'one of the wonders of the world'. Scattered across the equator in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the necklace of islands that form the Maldives offer a rare vision of a tropical paradise.

Things to see and do in the Maldives

• Soak up the sunshine on the sandy beach
• Scuba diving in the reef or snorkelling with the colourful fish
• Relax and enjoy the island life

Accommodation

3* Machchafushi Island Resort - 7 nights - half board

A well-established and unpretentious resort with a good house reef offering simple accommodation, good range of facilities, relaxed friendly service and a warm local atmosphere. Machchafushi Island Resort is located in the centre of South Ari Atoll. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the island by seaplane plus boat from the international airport.

Hotel facilities

• International diving school
• Swimming pool with open-air jacuzzi
• Snorkelling
• Canoeing & sailing
• Windsurfing
• Evening entertainment
• Table tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Restaurant
• 3 bars
• Coffee shop
• Island hopping trips
• Evening & night fishing

Room facilities

• IDD telephone
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Mini refrigerator
• Hairdryer
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Bath/shower

Flights

• Carrier - Qatar Airways
• From - London Heathrow to Male
• Outbound - September 22 to December 9
  Departs various - arrives various*
• Inbound - After 7 nights
  Departs various - arrives various*

The tour operator is regrettably unable to advise any specific flight times for this holiday as there are a number of alternatives. After you have made your request for booking the tour operator will endeavour to offer you flight times closest to your personal requirements.

Please note: If you would like to extend the duration of your stay, please book for 10 nights as normal and inform the tour operator when they contact you. An extra night supplement is applicable and will be levied by the tour operator directly.

Single supplement: On request

Children: On request

Infants: On request

To book this holiday online now, just click on the next step button above. If you'd rather speak to one of our holiday experts, just call 0871 222 5970 and quote reference 362039982.

Calls cost 10p per minute at all times. Opening hours are 08.00 to 20.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 Saturday and 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Please note

• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/Mastercard - 2%, Amex - 3%, Diners - 4%
• For any bookings made within 3 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £10 per person levied by the tour operator

Price includes: Flights, local transfers and 7 nights accommodation on a half board basis.