The Maldives Islands are home to more than 80 tourist operations, which include a fantastic selection of resorts suitable for honeymooning couples, romantic excursions and tropical getaways. Many of these resorts have been built on their own private islands and attract travellers who crave a touch of luxury.

The Maldives Islands boast a selection of hotels and resorts to suit most people's needs, and many of them are located on private islands which can be reached by speedboat, such as Karumba Maldives, which can be accesses via a 15-minute speedboat ride from the airport and Laguna Beach Resort, 30 minutes away.

Taj Exotica Resort is situated just 15 minutes away from the airport on the idyllic island of Emboodhu Finolhu and is surrounded by virgin beaches and clear sand lagoons. Guests stay in villas overlooking the water. The tranquil Kuredu Island Resort offers fabulous water-facing bungalows suitable for families and honeymooning couples. Located just north of the Malé Atol, a sea plane transfer can be arranged from the airport.

The capital of Malé features numerous accommodation options ranging from budget inns to lavish resorts. This tiny capital is a great stop-off point for any of the other islands and accommodation here should be booked in advance.

Just seven kilometres away from the airport, Bandos Island is awash in tropical vegetation and shimmering lagoons. A five-star service is offered by a team of dedicated resort staff and guests stay in beautiful house reefs that sit upon the water.

A 25-minute journey from Malé, South Ari Atoll is home to a number of resorts, spas and luxury hotels. The island can be reached by sea plane and boasts a number of all-inclusive resorts so that you don't need to move more than a few metres from your door in order to enjoy some of the finest extravagances that the Maldives Islands have to offer.

Kaafu Atoll comprises of Gaafaru, Malé Atoll and Kaashidhoo and is home to a broad range of accommodation options, most of them attracting travellers who like to luxuriate. Resorts and hotels often overlook the shimmering sea and lagoons that characterise the Maldives Islands and spas and other such activities abound.

The tiny Atharuga Island is home to its very own resort, which offers sumptuous comfort to its guests against a backdrop of utter beauty. Reached by seaplane in 25 minutes, this charming resort offers water activities and boating as well as opportunities to relax on its white sand beaches.