Noonu Atoll 
maldives
The Maldives is made up of around 1,200 coral islands spread across 26 atolls, and most resorts have an island to themselves. Days are simple: swimming, snorkelling the house reef, the spa and long dinners on the sand.
The choice of resort matters more here than almost anywhere else, from design-led hideaways to family islands with superb kids’ clubs.
where to go
Close to the airport, with speedboat transfers.
A UNESCO biosphere reserve, known for manta rays at Hanifaru Bay.
Remote, beautiful and home to several of the best resorts.
Year-round whale shark sightings.
A quieter southern atoll with great surf and turtles.
Pristine reefs and newer island resorts.
when to go
The Maldives is warm all year, with the driest weather from December to April.
December to April
Sunny, calm and dry. Peak season, especially over Christmas and Easter.
May to October
More showers and wind, but still warm, with lower prices and manta season in Baa.
November
Transitional weather and good value.
where to stay
Noonu Atoll 
North Malé Atoll Barefoot luxury with overwater villas and the Private Reserve.
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experiences
See manta rays at Hanifaru Bay from June to November.
Swim with whale sharks in South Ari Atoll.
A private dinner on a sandbank at sunset.
See the atolls from the air on your way to the island.
A sunset cruise to see spinner dolphins.
Start diving on the gentle house reef.
December to April is driest. May to October brings more showers but lower prices and great diving.
It depends on your style, budget and who’s travelling. We know the resorts well and will match you to the right one.
Yes. Several resorts have excellent kids’ clubs and family villas.
Resorts near Malé use speedboats. Further atolls need a seaplane or domestic flight, which only fly in daylight.
pair it with
Granite boulders, empty beaches and giant tortoises. Easy to pair a main island with a private one.
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Mountains, sugar-cane valleys and a lagoon that wraps around the island. Brilliant for families and the curious.
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Lemurs, baobabs and rainforest, for travellers who want a proper adventure before the beach.
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