How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in the Maldives - Tips for Making the Most of Your Maldivian Family Getaway

Considered one of South Asia's family-friendly destinations, one can hardly conceive of a more tranquil and breathtaking vacation hotspot than the Maldives. Made up of more than a thousand islands, the archipelago offers both the young and the young at heart a wide range of exciting activities and excursions. From timing the visit to taking part in the best outbound adventures as a family, here are some guidelines on how to enjoy your family holiday in the paradise isles.

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Time the Trip

Those who are heading to the Maldives with their little ones must time the holiday to coincide with the dry season in the islands. Although the Maldives is a viable vacation option for most of the year, families holidaying in the archipelago cannot risk rainy days ruining their best-laid plans. This is why the period between December and March is ideal for a family getaway in paradise. With sunny skies prevailing overhead, adults and children can look forward to a rain-free holiday when outdoor activities and excursions are available through local resorts and are unlikely to be cancelled due to bad weather conditions. This is also the peak tourist season so accommodation options and flights may cost more but it is well worth a few sunny days in this glorious part of the world.

Find a Family-Friendly Base

While staying at a water bungalow in Maldives is a top priority for most families, it is crucial to keep in mind that not all resorts are created equal. The size, quality and amenities afforded in overwater villas and bungalows differ from property to property. The Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives offers villas with private pools while some properties will offer another amenity instead. A family-friendly resort should also encompass a kid's club or gaming hubs or similar distractions on-site to keep the kiddies gainfully occupied. Certain resort islands are more geared towards honeymooners and couples so it is crucial to do your homework before making reservations. 

Enjoy Excursions 

Some of the other outbound excursions families can enjoy during a stay on the islands include sunset cruises and catamaran tours. Island hopping safaris are another great way to discover the beaches and virgin islands around your own resort island while those with a passion for snorkelling, kayaking and diving can also explore the tour itineraries available for these specific activities.

 Spend Time in Male 

While it may be one of the most underrated regions of the Maldives, the nation's capital is well worth a visit for families with an interest in local culture and retail therapy. A day trip to Male is more than enough to uncover the National Museum, Sultan Park and visit the Grand Friday Mosque and go shopping in Chandanee Magu and some of the colourful markets occupying the bustling metropolis. 

Learn and enjoy Water Sport Together

The Maldives is the perfect vacation location to pick up a new skill together as a family. Diving and snorkelling courses are very popular in the country thanks to the dive centres scattered throughout the islands.  PADI certificate courses are available for kids as young as 8 years of age and upwards. Diving is not the only water sport you can enjoy as a family, most resorts also offer activities like banana boating when all of you equipped in life jackets take a seat ont he banana shaped boat which is then pulled a long by a speed boat. Grab on tight as it's going to be a bumpy ride across the wave with lots of splashes, laughter and screams of excitement.