Diving newbies, couples, and families with kids (particularly fans of ‘Finding Nemo’!)
A 30 to 45 minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport, in the UNESCO protected Baa Atoll.
There are 102 thatched beach and water bungalows, enveloped by recycled coral walls, and screened by tropical greenery. In the mornings you can slip into your private plunge pool, or – if you’re staying in a water bungalow – you can flop from your bed and into the ocean in just a few steps. Inside, it’s luxury plain and simple, with a wonderfully open feel and plenty of space for families. Speciality Suites are even more luxurious with features including a floating-island dining platform.
There’s all the choice you would expect at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru. Asian, Lebanese, Moroccan and Italian cuisine can be savoured in a range of stunning locations, and there’s also a shisha den for romantic evenings by the sea. The resort’s fitness centre offers modern gym facilities and yoga classes, while the spa offers holistic and Ayurvedic retreats and treatments.
Sea-cucumbers…crustaceans…starfish – kids and adults alike will love interacting with the weird and wonderful sea-creatures at the resort’s conservation centre. There’s also an on-site turtle sanctuary, and the chance to encounter manta rays and whale sharks on biologist-led dives. If you still haven’t had your fill of aquatic adventures, you can have a go on a SEABOB (underwater scooter), or take up the myriad of watersports on offer. There’s also tennis, fishing, and plenty of activities to keep you happy on dry land.
To make the most of the Maldives’ incredible diving, combine your stay with a trip in the Four Seasons Explorer: a luxury live-aboard dive vessel.