Joanna James
The Maldives is not only for grown-up travellers, with more and more kid-friendly resorts coming up around the archipelago. Costs too are not as extravagant as you would think, making this fab tropical destination a must visit getaway for families.
The Maldives is a tropical island escape – all year round. The place actually experiences only two seasons the dry and rainy, and while temperatures are always around a lovely 30°C average, you've got plenty of sunshine and outdoorsy activities to keep the kids occupied. The rainy season too is not so bad with there barely being days when it rains all day, add to this the fact that the place is malaria free and you're good to go – kids and all!
While getting to the Maldives requires a long-haul flight from destinations in the west or Europe, the overall experience for the entire family can be loads of fun. Most often your journey will be via transit in Singapore, another fun destination to explore with the kids, and when you do finally reach Male the capital of Maldives, you will find your transfer to your Maldives resort is via seaplane or speedboat – a super thrill for the kids! With most resorts Maldives is home to, having their own private seaplane or speedboat service, the journey is very personalised and much more fun than sitting for hours in a mini-van.
Many resorts like Niyama Private Islands Maldives, cater to kids with special kids clubs and loads of fun activities aimed at keeping little tykes entertained. Most resorts boast over-water villas or garden villas complete with a private pool, your families personal little haven in paradise. Choosing child-friendly resorts mean you can rest assured knowing that the finer details like secure terraces and child-friendly activities are looked into for the best experience for all members of the family.
Most parents travelling with young children are always on the lookout to make sure fellow guests are not disturbed by their children's overly exuberant behaviour, especially if those guests have paid to relax at luxury resorts like those in the Maldives. But, remember the Maldives is home to a number of adults only resorts which adults seeking an undisturbed holiday can choose to visit. Hence, adults at a child-friendly Maldives resort have consciously made the decision to be there and are most likely there with little ones of their own.
Parents are often under the misconception that they need to play it low-key and plan holidays which are only suitable for children, this is not so. You can plan that dream vacation to places like the Maldives, with a little initiative, while you are allowed to look forward to thrills of snorkelling, scuba diving and jet skiing, as a family with the aid of experienced instructors ready to teach the ropes to all members of the family. By selecting the right resort, both parents and kids needs will be well taken care of, remember a kids club means you have plenty of time to plan some spa time as adults, while the kids are taken care of by experienced hotel staff. Enjoy your family vacation!
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