Casually drop “I’m vacationing in the Maldives this year” into conversation, preferably in the dead of winter. Or better yet, go there without mentioning it to anyone—then send them a “Wish you were here!” postcard.

ACTIVITIES AND POPULAR DESTINATIONS

• Maldives submarine/Male walking tour/Snorkeling safari
• Scuba diving in Thulusdhoo Maldives/Beyond beach Eco Tour
• Terry ride to the Island of Villimale/Island flopping tours
• Male/Hulhumale/Rasdhoo/Mafushi Island
• Thulusdhoo Island/Thodoo/Guraidhoo/Huraa Island
• Ukulhas/Furahmulah/Dhiffushi island/Dharavandhoo

PROPOSED HOTELS

• Sheraton Maldives Fullmoon 5*
• Kuredu Island Resort and spa 4*
• Bandos Maldives 4*
• Marble Hotel 3*
• Somerset Inn 3*

FLIGHT CARRIER                                                                                               

• Qatar Airways
• Etihad Airways