27 Oct 2015
With the new James Bond film Spectre making its worldwide premiere this week, James Bond fans looking to emulate the secret agent's lifestyle can enjoy a luxury, adrenaline-filled holiday to the Maldives.
With year-round sunshine, swaying palm trees and crystal blue waters, the Maldives makes the perfect setting for your '007' holiday, and to mark the film's premiere the destination is offering a wide range of James Bond-themed holidays set to tempt British travellers on a winter sun break.
Visitors can choose from several James Bond-themed packages, including:
Live for Adventure Package at Angsana Velavaru
Angsana Velavaru, situated on the private island of Velavaru, is offering adrenaline junkies the chance to live like James Bond, with its Live for Adventure package. After arriving by seaplane, guests will begin their mission with a high-octane speedboat trip to a secluded sand bank, before trying kite surfing, wakeboarding or jet-skiing. The package includes accommodation in a beachfront villa, a night fishing experience, unlimited water sports, a sunset cruise and scuba diving for two. The package costs from £446 per night, is available until 20 December and is based on a minimum five-night stay. For more information, visit www.angsana.com.
Ocean Discovery Package at Anantara Kihavah Villas
Anantara Kihavah Villas promises guests a James Bond-inspired holiday with its new Ocean Discovery package. Visitors will enjoy five nights' accommodation in a Beach Pool Villa or Over Water Pool Villa including daily buffet breakfast before experiencing a Dolphin Discovery and a Turtle Quest or Manta Ray Snorkelling excursion. Couples will enjoy a choice of Scuba Dive review course, a 30 minute Seabob water sport experience and a local island visit at Kudarikilu for an immersion in authentic Maldivian life. The package costs from £830 and is seasonal, depending on the Manta Ray migration months. For more information, visit www.kihavah-maldives.anantara.com.
Flyboarding Classes at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, home to 221 luxury ocean-front villas, allows holidaymakers to fly over water, propelled into the air via a jet-ski with its innovative flyboarding sport offering. Thrill-seekers can indulge in James Bond fantasies and choose from a 30 minute session from £113 ($175) or 60 minute board sessions from £195 ($330), available for up to two people at a time. For more details, visit www.thesunsiyam.com.
For further information on the Maldives, visit www.visitmaldives.com