PARADISE ISLAND, SUN ISLAND AND ROYAL ISLAND, MALDIVES - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fun-packed days and blissful sunset nights await at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Sun Island Resort & Spa and Royal Island Premium All-Inclusive Resort, a trio of sensational getaways in the magical Maldives.

Tropical delight at Royal Island Resort & Spa

These enchanting tropical island escapes provide everything you need for an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime, in an awe-inspiring Indian Ocean setting.

Couples, families and groups of friends will enjoy a feast of relaxation, luxury and fun, surrounded by white sands, swaying palms, beautiful coral reefs, crystal-clear waters and unrivalled hospitality.

Stunning natural beauty, exquisite accommodation, exceptional culinary journeys and unlimited activities will create a spectacular experience to remember.

We’ve decided to turn the spotlight on these tranquil retreats to reveal why they are perfect for a dream holiday in a jawdropping destination.

What is it that makes these Villa Hotels & Resorts so special?

These three award-winning island havens can deliver the ultimate barefoot island adventure, with beauty and wonder to wow you at every turn.

Azure waters and blue skies at Paradise Island

The family-friendly Sun Island Resort & Spa is located in South Ari Atoll, close to the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), while Royal Island Premium All-Inclusive Resort is located on Horubadhoo Island in the protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. Paradise Island Resort & Spa is nestled on the mesmerising islet of Lankanfinolhu in the North Malé Atoll.

Wander along the powdery white sands, dive beneath the waves to explore an underwater world teeming with marine life, savour culinary delights in fabulous dining venues and stay in a charming beach villa, water villa, ocean suite or beach pool residence.

Signature Indian Ocean experiences, personalised exploration adventures and a plethora of thrilling indoor and outdoor activities all add to the appeal of this spellbinding oasis of peace and tranquillity.

What accommodation amenities can guests expect at the resorts?

All three hotels exude luxury, elegance and style when it comes to accommodation - you’ll spend restful nights in a calm and peaceful setting, surrounded by a plethora of superb amenities and facilities.

Sun Island boasts a range of delightful accommodation options, either a short walk from the beach or surrounded by the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean. Choices include a Two Bedroom Overwater Suite, Beach Pool Villa, Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa, Sun Villa and Sunset Water Villa.

No expense is spared to ensure complete comfort. The Two Bedroom Overwater Suite, for example, is located at the end of a jetty, with lovely wooden furnishings, a private jacuzzi, an extensive open plan living space and stunning ocean views.

A myriad of amenities which come as standard in all types of accommodation include tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar, Wi-Fi, bath, open air shower, terrace and a telephone.

A Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa at Sun Island

Paradise Island is a majestic retreat where the accommodation ranges from spacious beach bungalows, with direct access to the sands, to luxury water villas with private sun decks, hot tubs and ocean access.

Accommodation options include Beach Villa, Deluxe Beach Pool Villa, Sunset Beach Pool Villa, Water Villa with Whirlpool and Two Bedroom Ocean Suite With Pool.

The amazing amenities at each type of accommodation are truly impressive - the Two-Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool, for example, overlooks the lagoon and features a terrace, sundeck, whirlpool, sofa bed, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar and a luxurious private infinity plunge pool.

Bedroom bliss beside the sea at Paradise Island

The accommodation at Royal Island also has the wow factor, with private luxury retreats located steps away from a turquoise lagoon and white sandy beach. Subtle mood lighting, coloured textiles, marble features and carved wooden furniture create a relaxing ambiance.

Room options include a Sunset Beach Villa, Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa and a Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence which features a jacuzzi, private pool, open air shower, sundeck and direct access to the beach.

Sleep in style at Royal Island

What dining options are available at these Villa Hotels & Resorts?

A kaleidoscope of culinary delights at these resorts is guaranteed to send your taste buds into raptures of delight.

You’ll savour Maldivian delicacies and gourmet dishes from around the globe in the top-class dining venues at Royal Island , with the chance to dance the night away after a meal in a choice of stylish bars.

Fabulous food at Royal Island

Raabondhi Restaurant is the place to enjoy fresh seafood and meats, grilled and roasted outdoors, while Maakana Restaurant provides tasty buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners beside the beach.

Head to Palm Terrace when you fancy light snacks, sandwiches and pastries and Boli Bar presents live music and aperitifs on a moonlit deck.

Sun Island features four à la carte restaurants offering traditional Italian fare to authentic Maldivian cuisine. Al Pontile is a superb Italian venue, Sun Star presents tempting Thai cuisine, Southern Star delivers daily buffets and Indian flavours, and a gastronomic adventure can be enjoyed at Zero, where you can sit at your own exclusive table in the tree tops.

Open-air fare at Sun Island

Maaniyaa is another buffet dining venue where you'll discover local and international cuisine throughout the day, while Guraamuli Grill will satisfy your appetite with barbecued freshly-caught seafood.

A real feast of flavours awaits at Paradise Island, with traditional Japanese dishes, fresh seafood, Italian-inspired cuisine among the delights. The Lagoon Restaurant is nestled among the water wills and serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners, while Bageecha Restaurant is a wonderful buffet dining venue offering continental, Asian and Maldivian cuisine throughout the day.

Dining delights at Paradise Island

Fukuya Teppanyaki is the place to enjoy sensational Japanese fare, Farumathi Restaurant excels with its seafood dishes and the chefs at Ristorante Al Tramonto conjure up magical Italian specialities. In-villa dining is another option is you want tasty dishes delivered to your room.

What’s included in the all-inclusive programmes at the three resorts?

Each resort has a wonderful all-inclusive programme, with drinks and meals paid for in advance, meaning you can get on with having a fabulous time, rather than having to watch what you spend.

Dreamy days at Sun Island

The Royal Island Premium All-inclusive programme includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, a mini bar filled daily, casual snacks and a dine-around service allowing one à la carte meal per stay.

It also includes selected cocktails and mocktails, juices, coffee, house wines and spirits, milkshakes, smoothies and ice creams.

The Sun Island all-inclusive programme includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, afternoon tea with hot drinks, sandwiches and cakes, and a mini bar filled daily.

Drinks include bottled waters, soft drinks, fruit juices, draught or canned beer and house wine. Selected spirits are served at the pool bar, main bar, beach bar and coffee shop. Selected cocktails are available at the main bar, beach bar and coffee shop.

The Paradise Island programme includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, casual snacks, a mini bar filled daily with soft drinks and a variety of beverages including fruit juices, hot drinks, and selected milkshakes, smoothies, beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and mocktails.

Sporting amenities on the programme at the hotels include use of the gym, snooker, darts, table tennis, squash, daylight tennis, badminton, basketball and beach volleyball.

Guests at each hotel will also have access to the sauna and steam bath, snorkelling gear, a sunset fishing excursion during their stay, non-motorised sports, and canoeing and windsurfing.

What activities and experiences are available at the resorts?

Each resort has a huge range of things to see and do, to ensure there’s never a dull moment during your stay.

A romantic sandbank lunch at Royal Island

Royal Island offers the chance to parasail above the ocean, savour a romantic lunch on a private sandbank, enjoy a game of tennis on a floodlit court or head out on a fishing trip to catch wahoo, tuna, marlin and sailfish.

You can also climb aboard a sup ski, an exhilarating way to get around the bay; power up a Seabob underwater scooter to explore the colourful reefs and observe enthralling rays, turtles and tropical fish or simply chill out on the gorgeous private sandy beach.

Volleyball, squash, snooker, badminton, table tennis, jacuzzi, disco and catamaran cruises are among the other amenities available to you at Royal Island.

At Sun Island you can head off on a whale shark trip to gaze in awe at these imposing creatures which can be up to 18 metres in length, enjoy a relaxing boat trip nearby islands to meet the locals or take a 30-minute boat ride to a stunning coral garden to discover the beauty of a captivating underwater world.

There’s also the option to hire a bike and observe the many migratory birds which take sanctuary in the resort’s dense tropical vergration. Sun Island also excels when it comes to catering for honeymoon couples and organising romantic wedding vow renewal services on the sands.

Fun and games at Paradise Island kids club

It’s non-stop fun and excitement at Paradise Island where a bumper package of attractions include semi submarine excursions to marvel at the wonders beneath the waves, dolphin and shark-watching trips, sunset cocktails on the high seas and island-hopping adventures.

Climb aboard a glass-bottomed boat, explore nearby atolls on an awesome speed boat tour or enjoy a kneeboarding escapade where you’ll be towed around the azure Maldivian waters by a motorboat.

The Wavy Navy Kids Club at the resort is the place where arts and crafts, a racing track, children’s pool and face-painting are among the attractions for the little ones.

The spectacular new swimming pool at Paradise Island

When it comes to some lively entertainment after dark the Fun Pub at Royal Island is a superb lounge where dancing, karaoke and live music on the moonlit deck are among the attractions when you fancy some entertainment after dark.

Live bands and DJs and live bands will keep you entertained at the superb Hulhangu Bar in the Paradise Island Resort.

Taking a diving course or setting off on a dive site excursion with DiveOceanus is another great opportunity available at all three resorts.

Water sports galore at Paradise Island

Other outdoor pursuits at these incredible getaways include stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, canoeing, catamaran, trimaran and dinghy sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, kitesurfing, bodyboarding, jet-skiing and dolphin and shark-watching trips.

Do the resorts have spa and wellness facilities?

Araamu Spa is the place at each resort where you can indulge yourself with the ultimate head to toe pampering experience.

Relaxing massage Araamu Spa at Sun Island

Experienced therapists offer treatment tailored to your needs, using age-old healing techniques and therapeutic exotic plants, herbs and essential oils.

Harmonise your body, mind and soul with an array of services which include Thai, Swedish and Sarawak massage, Jasmine flower baths, healing stone spa therapy, cleansing facials and reflexology. Facilities include outdoor wooden treatment pavilions for couples, a sauna, a steam bath and a jacuzzi.

If you fancy an energetic workout during your stay, you discover a state-of-the-art gym at each hotel, with an impressive choice of modern equipment for keeping in shape.

What are the transfer arrangements for getting to each resort?

Jet off for a magical Maldives adventure at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Sun Island Resort & Spa and Royal Island Premium All-Inclusive Resort. Start planning your getaway today with Destination2.co.uk.