Maldives

A short flight from Sri Lanka, the Maldives is an archipelago of 26 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean, world-renowned for its turquoise lagoons, white sand islands, and overwater villas. It's a popular beach extension for travellers combining Sri Lanka's culture and wildlife with pure island relaxation.

With some of the richest coral reef ecosystems on the planet, the Maldives is equally suited to snorkelling and diving as it is to simply unwinding over the water.