Maldives
The Maldives are situated 400 miles southwest of the southern tip of India and approximately 300 miles from Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean - there are a chain of 26 coral atolls consisting of over 1000 islands - only around 100 of the islands are for visitors.
They all boast the most stunning lagoons you will ever see, beautiful white sand beaches and dazzling underwater coral gardens with an array of different coloured fish, sting rays and even baby sharks, the islands are home to three quarters of the world's reef fish and is the ultimate destination for snorkelling and scuba diving.
There are direct flights from London which take around 10 and a half hours to Male, then depending on your island - onward transfers are either by speedboat or sea plane. The sea planes will offer the best views of the coral atolls and are the perfect way to start and end your holiday - just remember they only operate during daylight hours.
The Maldives are the perfect romantic retreat and are a very popular honeymoon destination - if you're after quiet, secluded beaches or maybe just want to laze around your private beach bungalow/water villa watching the endless turquoise waters and then finish the day with your dinner under the stars, you will love this destination. They are also popular with families and couples wanting an idyllic, relaxing, get away from it all holiday.
Each are very different - all of which are islands in their own right, from small romantic hideaways to the larger resorts with a full range of facilities - it will depend upon what you want from your own holiday which I'm more than happy to discuss with you in further detail, as an alternative you can also combine the islands with other destinations such as Sri Lanka, Singapore and Dubai.
The Maldives is a truly fantastic destination and I would highly recommend a visit!