“I would do anything and I mean anything – save send the kids into hard labour, just to go back to Soneva Fushi, I loved the vibe, the food and the happy staff…” Ruby Wax

“There is a kind of magic here that is indefinable: were I in charge, I would bottle it and sell it to other resorts long on luxury but short on atmosphere” Laurence Marks

Harpers & Queen - the top beach hideaway for 2002

Conde' Nast Traveller award for "Robinson Crusoe" style hideaway in the Maldives (2000)

Conde' Nast Traveller Readers' Award for the Number One Hotel in the World: "Best Overseas Leisure Hotel", "Best of the Best"and "Overall winner: Conde' Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 1990 – 2000”

useful information

flight	10 hrs (direct), 13 hrs (including 2 hour stop over)
airlines	emirates (via dubai) from london heathrow, london gatwick, manchester, birmingham and glasgow
	qatar airlines (via doha) from london heathrow and manchester
	sri lankan airlines (direct outbound) from london heathrow
time difference	GMT + 6

climate

The temperature in the Maldives is hot throughout the year and although the humidity is relatively high, the constant sea breezes help to keep the air moving. The best time to visit the Maldives is between December and April, during the dry season. However this is also the tourist high season so book well ahead of time! The wet season runs between April and October, when strong winds can also be expected. November and April are reported to be the best months for diving.

visas & entry requirements

UK citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required, but tourist visas are issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days maximum.Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay. All visitors must hold tickets and documents for their return or onward journey. Extensions for stays up to a maximum of 90 days are possible. Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

health

Immunisation against typhoid, hepatitis A and polio is recommended. Visitors should take precautions against mosquito bites as cases of dengue fever and Chikungunya virus have been reported in the Maldives. Precautions should be taken to avoid sunburn and dehydration. There is a good private hospital on Malé and first aid facilities are available on all the resort islands. In the event of diving emergencies, a decompression chamber is available. Food and water in the resort hotels is generally risk-free. Medical insurance is advised.