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Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is a go-to for youngsters who hold wildlife close to their hearts, as 13 to 18-year-old guests can get stuck into the brand’s Trainee Marine Biologist programme. Teens can enjoy up to six one-on-one sessions with experts to learn moÀi >LoÕÌ `ol«hinÃ] ÌÕÀÌliÃ] m>nÌ> À>ÞÃ] Àiiv wÃh] «l>nkÌon >n` coral, igniting a passion for protecting the inhabitants of the sea. Kids can get hands-on with coral-reef building and observe turtle monitoring at the Four Seasons Turtle Rehabilitation Programme, and the whole family can get even closer to the region’s awe-inspiring ecosystem with meet the dolphin cruises and private turtle trips.


SONEVA JANI Best for: Family villas


Sometimes, the best holidays are those where the whole family can come together and enjoy quality time in their own private space. The villa residences on this north Maldivian island range in size from three VQ ƂXG DGFTQQOU CPF CTG UGV GKVJGT KP VJG trees along the beachfront or perched above the crystal-clear sea. Each villa has a private pool and waterslide, as well as a gym, sauna and wine cellar. Myriad activities are on offer across the resort, including outdoor cinema screenings, stargazing at the observatory and waterfall ziplining. The Noonu Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is a great place for families to visit the island’s resident sea turtles, while the Soneva Academy allows kids aged 12 and over to learn about marine life and plastic pollution.


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