Packages Available From £2,465 per Person

The Maldives is preparing to celebrate 49 years of independence from Britain on 26th – 27 July 2014, with an exciting range of events and celebrations planned to mark this historic time in the island's history.

The entire nation unanimously commemorates this major milestone with celebrations taking place throughout the day including traditional Maldivian food, marching parades by the Maldives National Defence force and the National Cadet Corps. The festivities accumulate with the official evening celebrations in Republic Square in the capital, Male.

Choose from a range of tempting packages including five nights for the price of seven at the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives, seven night all-inclusive package at the exclusively-private Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives from only £2,769 per person or seven night bed and breakfast package at the five-star Conrad Maldives from only £3,310 per person.

Packages available during Independence Day in the Maldives include:

Seven Nights for Price of Five at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives – from £2,465 per person

Experience Travel Group is offering seven nights for the price of five atThe Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives from £2,465 per person. Price includes return flights with British Airways from London to Male, seaplane transfers to the resort and seven nights' accommodation. Price is based on two people sharing a Deluxe Beach Villa on a half board basis including upgrade to Dine Around (subject to availability at participating outlets). Price is valid for stays from 1st June until 26th December 2014. To book, visit www.experiencetravelgroup.com or call 020 7924 7133. 

Seven Nights' All-Inclusive Package at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – from £2,769 per person

Destinology is offering seven nights' accommodation at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives from £2,769 per person. Price includes return flights from London Heathrow to Male with Emirates, return seaplane transfers and seven nights' accommodation in a Sunset Beach Villa. Price is based on two adults sharing and travelling from 21st July to 29 July. To book, visit www.destinology.co.uk or call 0800 634 2866.

Seven Nights Bed and Breakfast Package at Five-Star Conrad Maldives – from £3,310 per person

Kuoni is offering seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the 5-star Conrad Maldives from £3,310 per person. Price includes return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick, seaplane transfers and seven nights' accommodation in a beach villa. Price is based on two people sharing and travelling over 23 July 2014. To book, visit www.kuoni.co.uk or call 01306 747008, quoting KU9306.

For further information on the Maldives, visit www.visitmaldives.com.