Flights to The Maldives just got better

Maldives Brach

We talk in this travel blog about how good a holiday in The Maldives is. It is a truly luxury holiday destination in an exotic tropical island setting. Couple this fact with excellent accommodation and you do really have the perfect holiday destination. However, don’t expect much night life. The Maldives is a romantic holiday destination for couples or honeymooners wanting a luxury break away from it all.

The Maldives is one of those places where you forget all about life back at home and the daily commute to work ! As soon as your flight lands at Male airport you have landed in another world where all you have to worry about is the day you have to go home.

To show how popular a holiday to The Maldives is becoming British Airways launched new direct flights to Male in October 2009. Flights depart from Gatwick on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The service will feature Club World lie-flat beds. Also, Oman Air has launched a new Maldives service from Heathrow via Muscat, the capital of Oman. Oman Air will have the airline’s new Airbus A330 aircraft on the route and will feature First Class, Business Class and Economy seating.

Accommodation on The Maldives is generally of a high standard and prices can vary. A week at a 3 star hotel can cost as little as £950 per person at certain times of the year. If you want an extra special holiday to The Maldives you may want to try the top class W Retreat and Spa. 7 nights in a Beach Oasis room, including breakfast, seaplane transfers and Club World business-class flights costs £3800 per person.

About W Retreat & Spa

W retreat is Starwood’s premier resort in the Maldives, this is a gorgeous, understated and exclusive little island. Ultra-chic facilities blend seamlessly with barefoot luxury, and traditional Maldivian exteriors house deliciously elegant interiors.

W Retreat occupies a tiny island in the North Ari atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from Male’ airport.

Accommodation at W Retreat

Beach Retreat – Contemporary facilities, plasma screen TV, spacious indoor and outdoor living area, plunge pool, daybed and BBQ for private dining.

Ocean Retreat – With stilts over the water. Contemporary facilities, plasma screen TV, spacious indoor and outdoor living area, plunge pool, daybed and BBQ for private dining.

Ocean Retreat Lagoon – Views out over the lagoon, with stilts over the water. Contemporary facilities, plasma screen TV, spacious indoor and outdoor living area, plunge pool, daybed and BBQ for private dining.