You?re not dreaming - it really is this good. The Maldives is the world epicentre of tropical luxury. Raise a cocktail-filled glass in your lavish over-water villa to this extraordinary patch of paradise: picture-perfect coral atolls strewn across the cobalt-blue Indian Ocean. Stretch out on blissful beaches in the fringed shade of coconut palms - go on, you deserve it. This bestselling guide is your passport to the holiday of a lifetime.

Choose Wisely? our author gives you the facts before you book your stay; the Choosing a Resort chapter and detailed listings compare all the resorts.

Submerge? our Snorkelling, Diving & Surfing chapter gives you the when, where and how on getting the best out of all the offshore pursuits.

Know The Background? dedicated History and Culture chapters give you the picture behind the postcards.

Jump The Fence? we give you the options on escaping your resort and meeting the locals.

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