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Magical Maldives
Call into Spear Travels in Thame to discover holidays in the magnificent Maldives. Exclusive to Kuoni in the UK.
The Maldives is the fancy holiday on everyone’s wish list. Deciding to go is one thing, but choosing where to stay is quite another and we’re here to help. These are our favourites for Spear Travels customers’ Maldives great escape.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Say hello to one of the Maldives’ most exciting new arrivals: Ananea Madivaru Maldives is a resort with style, soul and plenty to shout about. This twin-island retreat, linked by an overwater walkway, is all about contemporary, designforward living. Every villa has a private pool and a futuristic edge –the twobedroom beach villas are a standout for families, with separate sleeping areas so bedtime for kids doesn’t mean lights out for the grown-ups.
Dining is a real highlight, and we recommend the Dine Around All Inclusive for access to the resort’s excellent à la carte line-up. Guests can start the day with tropical fruit and made to order eggs at The Gallery buffet, graze on beachside tapas at Paradise Beach Club and tuck into reef fish grilled to order at The Flame. Add to this island a vibrant house reef and a serene overwater spa, and you’ve got the full Maldives experience, wrapped up in a shiny new bow.
Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Tiny and romantic Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is a firm Kuoni guest favourite. Impressing with its worldclass service, it has a gorgeous house reef for snorkelling, a striking overwater restaurant and an infinity pool on the beachfront. The villas are crisply chic with bright white tones and splashes of colour that bring the blues of the outside in. Dining is a strong sell here, from teppanyaki at Koto to toes-in-thesand evenings at Moodhu Grill’s private overwater platforms. And with a choice of board options, including Dine-Around All Inclusive, there’s something to suit every style of stay. Sandies Bathala For guests drawn to the Maldives for what lies beneath the surface, Sandies Bathala is a dream. Set in the North Ari Atoll, this small island is wrapped by a phenomenal house reef and close to toptier dive sites. It’s an all-inclusive island with a mellow pace, a castaway-island feel and just 70 rooms – all crisp white bungalows, refreshingly simple and right on the sand or stilts. The Island Gallery dishes up global buffets with flair, from fresh local fish to wood-fi red pizza, and the sociable bar draws guests together to talk sea life sightings over a cold beer.
Kuramathi Maldives
Island paradise found! This is one of the biggest islands Kuoni feature in the Maldives, but it never feels crowded. There’s a dazzling line up of facilities that bring people back time and again. Infinity pools overlooking the Indian Ocean. A breathtaking mile long sandbank. Paddleboarding along an impossibly blue atoll and snorkelling from the house reef. There are different ways to holiday here – go rustic in the beach bungalows with full board to keep the budget in check, or go all out in an overwater villa with pool on Select All Inclusive for a choice of nine à la carte restaurants. A top choice for families too – the two-bedroom beach villas have loads of space and the kids’ club is one of the best in the Maldives.
Kandolhu Maldives
Tiny, tranquil and romantic; Kandolhu Maldives is pure honeymoon territory. Crystal-clear coral reefs and velvety-white sands come as standard, and with just 30 villas, guests feel like they’ve got their own private patch of paradise. The island is a pocket of tropical greenery, wrapped by a marine-rich house reef where snorkelling straight from the shore is a daily highlight. The villas are exquisite, with distinct design and thoughtful extras like in-room iPads and a GoPro Hero5 camera. Recommend upgrading to Ultimate Inclusions for fine dining in five intimate à la carte restaurants, a Champagne sunset cruise, private snorkelling tour and over 30 international
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EXCLUSIVE FAMILY OFFER
ANANEA MADIVARU MALDIVES SUMMER 2026
From £12,799 per family
Save up to 20% + complimentary meal upgrade
- 7 nights
- Board Basis – Half Board Plus
- Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
- Fly wit Qatar Airways from London Heathrow
- Includes a complimentary meal upgrade from Half Board to Half Board Plus
- Price based on 2 adults and 2 children under
- 2 years of age
- Flights available from other UK airports – contact us for details
- Based on selected departures in August 2026
EXCLUSIVE COUPLES OFFER
ANANEA MADIVARU MALDIVES
From £2,749 per couple
Save up to 20% + guaranteed room upgrade
- 7 nights
- Board Basis – Half Board Plus
- Deluxe Beach Pool Villa \Fly with Emirates from London Gatwick
- Includes a guaranteed room upgrade from Beach Pool Villa to a Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
- Price based on 2 adults and 2 children under
- 2 years of age
- Flights available from other UK airports – contact us for details
- Based on selected departures in September 2025
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