Archers Holidays has launched an aspirational range of idyllic beach holidays in the Maldives with a choice of 21 islands ranging from the authentic and simple style of Equator Island to the modern and luxurious styled Veligandu Resort & Spa.

A range of fully flexible holiday durations are available with a wide choice of 3-5 star rated accommodation from garden rooms and luxurious beach suites to deluxe water suites and bungalows on both reef and lagoon islands for the best diving and snorkelling holidays or relaxing beach holidays.

With live flight pricing and a choice of airlines, UK departure airports and flight times, customers can be assured they are paying the lowest airfares to the Maldives as well as enjoying the flexibility of tailoring the holiday to suit themselves.   The choice of islands means that individuals can select the resort that suits them best in terms of room type, spa facilities, activities, cuisine and sporting facilities or just a quiet getaway.

The 90 minute flight from Male to the Equator Village provides visitors with an amazing view of the Maldivian atolls, crossing the equator to reach the island.  A former British air base,  this area is unique and features the best diving in the Maldives with a vast array of unspoilt coral formations, varied marine life and an impressive wreck dive.  The island is best explored by bicycle with the hotel set in tranquil gardens.  Priced from £1120 per person.

The larger island of  Kuredu Island Resort & Spa offers water sports enthusiasts a wonderful range of water-skiing, snorkelling and world-class diving as well as an over water Spa, golf course, a choice of restaurants and even a sunset tea house.  The generous all Inclusive programme, which includes meals, drinks, activities and a sunset cruise offers fantastic value for money.  Priced  from £1422 per person. 

For the ultimate in relaxation, Nika Island in the North Ari Atoll features private beaches for every villa, a stunning house reef, PADI standard diving to over 40 sites plus water skiing, island hopping, big game fishing, fun tubes and snorkelling.  The Nika Lotus Spa features an extensive list of treatments for guests complete relaxation from Ayurveda and Thai massage to aromatherapy and facials. Prices are from £1278  per person.

Everything is included at the five star Atmosphere Kanafusi Maldives with its amazing Premier Plus board basis including fine dining, premium wines and spirits as well as stand alone villas with direct access to the pristine 2km long beach.  Guests can join in with an amazing choice of activities from learning how to climb and harvest coconut trees, weekly cocktail mixology class, Dhivehi language classes to picnics on uninhabited islands and snorkelling. Prices are from £2150 per person.

All prices quoted are based on a 15 May 2016 departure from Heathrow and includes scheduled flights, seven nights all-inclusive accommodation (apart from Nika Island which is based on full board) and airport transfers.

For more information on the full range of Maldives holidays ring Archers Holidays on 0800 668 1892 or visit www.archersdirect.co.uk/maldives.

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Archers Holidays is one of the UK's leading direct-sell travel companies with unrivalled experience and expertise offering a worldwide choice of escorted tours, resort stays, multi-centre holidays, rail journeys and cruises. The travel company is part of the international Globus Travel Group founded in 1928 which remains family owned with headquarters near Lugano, Switzerland.

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