‘Forget Spain, I took my two young kids to the Maldives - it's the perfect family destination'
07.10.2023 - 05:43
/ ok.co.uk
The Maldives may still be very much a go-to romantic destination, but the islands now have a whole new fan base. Celebrity mums from Billie Shepherd to Rochelle Humes and Abbey Clancy have put the archipelago on the map as the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with your family. We travelled to the idyllic island of Kandima with our two sons, aged seven and four.
After a 10-and-a-half hour flight from London to the Maldivian capital, Malé, the 45-minute seaplane trip to Kandima gave us our first proper glimpse of the breathtaking sandy white isles. It didn’t take us long to adjust to life on Kandima, which is available on booking.com.
There are no roads or cars, so transport is via a golf-style buggy. Heels or wedges aren’t banned, but they are definitely not practical, and most holidaymakers wear flip-flops or go barefoot – even in the restaurants.
There’s space for everyone to relax, from the comfy sun loungers and wicker egg chairs to day beds and swing chairs, so no need for a 6am alarm to nab the best sunbathing spot. If you’re looking for somewhere slightly different, try SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton on hotels.com or Riu Palace Maldivas on booking.com. Under the sea It’s a myth that there’s little else to do than lie on a sunlounger all day in the Maldives.
There’s so much to explore here.
We booked fun-filled activities at Aquaholics, the water sports hub. Our first was sea bobbing, which involves using a kind of underwater Jet Ski to take you beneath the surface to swim with the fish and hover above the coral. Next was a Turtle Quest Adventure, where we snorkelled across the calm waters of the Indian Ocean looking for sea life.
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