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Best Time of Year to Visit the MaldivesExplore > Travel Planning Articles > Best Time of Year to Visit the MaldivesDate published: 2023-05-07
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Where are the Maldives?The Maldives are a coveted vacation spot as the smallest country in Asia (regarding both size and population). This beautiful destination has historically been known under different names in the Sanskrit language, translated as "Necklace Islands," "Garland of Islands," and "Hundred Thousand Islands." Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa 5 nights from 3,670 per person  LocationThis Papagayo resort is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Reserva Biologica Lomas Barbudal, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hermosa Bay Beach and Coco Beach. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center and Hidden Garden Art Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km). Resort Features Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica - Adults only - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Room Amenities All 202 rooms offer WiFi, furnished balconies or patios, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, minibars, and premium bedding. 
Wedding pavilion at Angsana Resort & Spa Ihuru. Photo courtesy the resort. As a cluster of small islands in the Indian ocean, the Maldives are made up mostly of the water in between its 1,190 islands, about 90 of which are developed as tourist resorts. Their unique layout into a double chain of 26 atolls spread out over roughly 35,000 square miles. Each atoll adds to a variety of vibrant coral reefs teeming with lush underwater life including fish, sea turtles, whales, and dolphins. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo 5 nights from 5,273 per person  Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Welcome to Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, the prestigious Maldives Luxury Resorts, where time ceases to exist and the voice of the Indian Ocean beckons you to her shores. As the gateway to the South Atolls, Vadoo possesses its own exotic reef teeming with vibrant aquatic flora and fauna. Awarded as the World’s Leading Water Villa retreat at the World Travel Awards in 2010, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a luxurious Maldives Island resort that stands out amongst the best. The list of indulgences that awaits you at our Maldives Island resort can only be matched by the captivating lushness of the surroundings.
Maldivian beach villas. Photo courtesy Jon Haase. Typical airfares from New York (JFK) to Male, Republic of the MaldivesRoyal Island Resort & Spa 5 nights from 1,602 per person  Escape to a tranquil and secluded oceanfront oasis, where a pristine private beach gives way to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Immerse yourself in tropical splendour, enjoying breathtaking views and five-star amenities at every turn.Come experience the Maldives you've always dreamt of at Royal Island Resort & Spa. Amidst the sparkling jewels of the Indian Ocean, our exquisite Maldives luxury hotel shines and dazzles above all. Indulge and immerse yourself in a colourful journey of discovery, where shores lined with luxuriant banyans and lush palms yield to a majestic underwater world that will render you speechless. Enjoy unmatched services and facilities, including the lavish Araamu Spa and a fabulous selection of restaurants and bars . Relax and unwind with a vast selection of resort activities , including a fully equipped gymnasium, tennis, and squash to scuba diving and water skiing . All of this awaits you at our Maldives luxury resort – just let us show you the way. -Set on the island commonly known as Horubadhoo, located in Baa atoll 118 km Northwest of Malé -Featuring luxury villas and suites with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean -With two world-class restaurants and four vibrant bars and lounges -A 35-minute seaplane ride from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, also reachable in 30 minutes by domestic flight (Wheeled aircraft). Our pleasure is your service at Royal Island Resort & Spa , where each guest is royalty. An aristocrat would feel perfectly at home in our elegant Maldives luxury villas. Rich, coloured textiles, exquisite marble, intricately carved wooden furniture, and subtle lighting provide alluring ambience and stately splendour. Here, complete privacy and solitude are taken for granted. The beach and crystal clear waters of the lagoon are just a few steps away from your private verandah. Each Maldives luxury rental offers a truly unique retreat, where warm water breezes and dramatic views offer a stirring sense of escape at every turn. See & compare all resorts in the Maldives atollsIf you're trying to decide where to stay on Ari Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Male, North Male Atoll, North Baa Atoll, or South Male Atolls, we can help! For the 28 resorts there, we've got nearly 500 high-resolution photos, 7 videos, and 13 virtual tours to help you find your Maldivian dream resort. Click here to use our Visual Explorer to check out all of them. 
Photo courtesy Jon Haase. Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa Maldives 5 nights from 4,728 per person  Taj-Coral Reef Resort & Spa , Maldives has all the exotic ocean views and dramatic sunsets you need for the perfect tropical holiday. But we’ve added a twist! When you step into your villa, find a streamlined, sophisticated take on resort accommodations instead of the usual beach décor. As one of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives, we’ve revamped your resort experience completely. Divers, beach lovers and honeymooners – we welcome you all. After you arrive at Male airport, a luxury speedboat whisks you away to Hembadhu Island, to Taj – Coral Reef, Maldives. Our 5 star island resort in Maldives is a diver's dream, with diving sites and our own reef and shipwreck to explore. For those who prefer to stay on land, the view of the lagoon dotted with water villas is mesmerising. Engulf your world with white sand and coconut palms. Let Taj introduce you to bliss.Learn more about Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives Price includes hotel stay and all taxes and fees. Best time of year to go to the MaldivesAs a tropical monsoon climate, the Maldives have two dominating seasons: a dry season (associated with dry northeast winter monsoons) and a wet season (associated with moist southwest monsoons and strong winds and storms). The dry season has little rain and lower humidity; it lasts from December-April. The wet season is (you guessed it) wetter, characterized by stronger winds and rain; it lasts from May-November. For divers, both the dry and wet seasons have their advantages: during the dry season, visibility is superb, due to currents beginning to flow in November from the northeast; the currents start to weaken in February. During the wet season, the water temperatures are a couple of degrees lower, and this seems to inspire larger numbers of hammerhead sharks and reef sharks to congregate, and to do so in shallower waters than in the dry season. Visibility isn't as good, however, as the currents are less. 
Aerial view of Sheraton Full Moon Maldives. Photo courtesy the resort. Average temperatures in the MaldivesThe temperature remains fairly consistent year-round, ranging only from the low- to mid-80's (Fahrenheit). September-January tend to hover around the 80 degree mark, and February-August tend to reach a little higher around the mid-80's. Chances are any time you decide to visit, the Maldives will be pleasantly warm. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo 5 nights from 5,273 per person Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Welcome to Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, the prestigious Maldives Luxury Resorts, where time ceases to exist and the voice of the Indian Ocean beckons you to her shores. As the gateway to the South Atolls, Vadoo possesses its own exotic reef teeming with vibrant aquatic flora and fauna. Awarded as the World’s Leading Water Villa retreat at the World Travel Awards in 2010, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a luxurious Maldives Island resort that stands out amongst the best. The list of indulgences that awaits you at our Maldives Island resort can only be matched by the captivating lushness of the surroundings.Storms in the MaldivesDuring the winter rainy season, afternoon showers occur with frequency. In the case of a tropical storm or cyclone, residents and travelers are relocated to safe areas. Fortunately, the Maldives are not as prone to cyclones as other islands; only 11 cyclones have affected the Maldives in over 128 years. 
Overwater villas in the Maldives. Photo courtesy Jon Haase. Niyama Private Islands Maldives 5 nights from 5,704 per person  Find a very private setting for intimate, one-of-a-kind experiences. With twin islands Play and Chill, Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers up the luxury of choice.At Play: Frolic in the treetops. Rush into the infinite horizon. Kick things up a notch in villas set on white sands and tailored to adventurous honeymooners, active couples and style-savvy families. At Chill: Revel in a peaceful moment within the cocoon of Drift Spa. Explore culinary heaven offshore. Soothe your soul to the slow rhythms in over water villas. Lounge against the flowing oceanscape in an underwater playground. Discover your island niche and settle in, or jump back and forth between high-energy indulgences and cool serenity. Rated #4 in the ‘Best Resorts in the World’ category of the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, and #2 ‘Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean’, Nature’s Playground beckons. What's special about the Maldives?Tourism is relatively recent here--really, it all started for the Maldives in 1972 with just 2 resorts. It's grown to over 80 resorts today. It's the lowest country in the world (yes, it's in the record books) with an average altitude of only about 5 feet above sea level. You're going to get fabulous lagoons protected by coral reefs and other atolls, and gorgeous beaches. But you won't get the knife-edge mountain backdrops you'd see somewhere like Bora Bora, or jungle hikes to waterfalls like you'd get in Hawaii, Fiji, or the Seychelles. 
Infinity pool at the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Huraa. Photo courtesy the resort. Certainly it's famous for fantastic snorkeling, scuba diving, and above-water sports too. Like the Seychelles, you're going to be a long ways from a major land mass, which means dense schools of fish, less pollution, and more privacy. The roughly 1200 islands are all quite small, with none of them larger than 5 miles across. Each atoll has on average about a half dozen inhabited islands, plus 20 to 60 that are uninhabited. Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa 5 nights from 3,670 per person LocationThis Papagayo resort is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Reserva Biologica Lomas Barbudal, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hermosa Bay Beach and Coco Beach. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center and Hidden Garden Art Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km). Resort Features Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica - Adults only - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Room Amenities All 202 rooms offer WiFi, furnished balconies or patios, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, minibars, and premium bedding. 
Underground wine cellar and chocolate cave at Gili Lankanfushi, North Male Atoll, Maldives. Photo courtesy the resort. Traditional Maldivian cuisine is based on coconuts, fish, and starches. Skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, frigate tuna and wahoo are common in Maldivian cuisine. As well, a thick brown paste made from tuna, called Rihaakuru, is an essential part of many dishes. Maldivians don't eat raw fish, however (but that doesn't mean you won't ever find sushi in resort restaurants). Their starches are typically rice, taro (the root ingredient of Hawaii's poi), sweet potato, and cassava. You'll find a strong Indian influence--not surprising, given the proximity--and a plethora of different curries. As a tourist in the resorts, expect to find Indian and Maldivian options, but also food styles from around the world. The resorts are well aware that many guests will want to what what's familiar to them. Check this video overview of the Maldives, courtesy Maldives Tourist Promotion Board (MTPB): 
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