LAST-MINUTE OCTOBER FAMILY HALF TERM PACKAGES TO THE MALDIVES

– Starting from £4,872 per Family –

With October half term fast approaching and UK temperatures starting to drop, now is the time to book a winter-sun family break to the Maldives.

Boasting a number of family-friendly resorts, parents and children can not only enjoy warmer climates but also a range of new and exciting activities including lagoon diving courses, turtle safaris, complimentary children's clubs and island treasure hunts.

Families can also choose from a range of tempting October half term packages including a seven night bed and breakfast package at PER AQUUM Niyama from only £4,872 per family or a seven night half board package at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa from £7,139 per family, including a 30% reduction on half term holidays. Or for those families looking to push the boat out a little further, a seven night package at the five star luxury Park Hyatt Hadahaa is available from £8,382 per family or a seven night stay at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru from £10,877 per family.

October half term packages to the Maldives include:

Seven Night Bed and Breakfast Package at PER AQUUM Niyama from £4,872 per family 
PER AQUUM Niyama is inviting children to enjoy a VIP experience at the resort's new 'Explorers' children's club, offering activities tailored to the children's' age group and inspired by the natural beauty of the destination. Children can join one of four tribes based on their age groups; 'Globetrotters' will get introduced to arts, music and nature while 'Adventurers', 'Voyagers' and 'Pioneers' will try out activities ranging from kayaking and dolphin spotting to the Great PER AQUUM Niyama Treasure Hunt.

Southhall Travel is offering a seven night bed and breakfast package from £4,872 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights with Oman Air from Heathrow Airport, return seaplane transfers and seven nights accommodation at PER AQUUM Niyama. Price is based on travel between 24 October – 31 October and two adults and two children sharing a Beach Studio. To book visit www.southalltravel.co.uk or call 0208 705 0071.

Seven Night Half Board Package at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives from £7,139 per family
Located on the island of Dhonakulhi, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is inviting families to relax and unwind this October offering a 30% reduction on half term holidays. Parents will benefit from a complimentary children's club and a free babysitting service while the resort's new aquatic playground promises hours of fun in the island's lagoon.

Destinology is offering a seven night half board package from £7,139 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights with Emirates from Heathrow Airport, return seaplane transfers to the resort and seven nights accommodation at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. Price is based on travel between 23 October – 3 November for bookings made until 10 October and two adults and two children sharing a Beach Residence with Jacuzzi Pool. To book visit www.destinology.co.uk or call 01204 821419.

Seven Night Bed and Breakfast Package at Park Hyatt Hadahaa from £8,382 per family
Situated on a private island, in one of the deepest atolls in the world, North Huvadhoo, Park Hyatt Hadahaa promises families a memorable half term break. The hotel has recently unveiled Mutteyfushi Island, an exclusive location for its new range of water sport activities, where guests will try out activities ranging from Ski rides to turtle safaris and banana rides to water-skiing.

Western & Oriental is offering a seven night bed and breakfast package from £8,382 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights from Heathrow Airport to Male, domestic flights, speedboat transfers and seven nights accommodation at Park Hyatt Hadahaa in a Park Villa. Price is based on two adults and one child  sharing accommodation, for travel between 19 – 27 October and for bookings made until 14 October 2015. To book visit www.westernoriental.com or call 020 3588 6130.

Seven Night Half Board Package at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru from £10,877 per family
Spread across the Baa Atoll Unesco World Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru offers plenty of family-friendly options for families including pioneering kids activities, lagoon diving courses and interactive conservation opportunities. One of the resort's highlights is the new complimentary kids programme 'Mission: Landaa Giraavaru', designed for children aged 8-12, which encourages budding explorers to venture out into the wilderness and immerse themselves in the island's wonders.

Caribtours is offering a seven night package at Landaa Giraavaru from £10,877 per family. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow to Male with Sri Lankan Airlines, use of a UK airport lounge, seven nights accommodation on a half board basis in a water villa and seaplane transfers. Price is based on two adults and two children sharing accommodation and departing between 1 October – 20 December 2015. To book visit www.caribtours.co.uk or call 020 7751 0660.

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