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Selling a Christmas trip to the Maldives is one way to spread the festive cheer, writes Alice Barnes-Brown


he Maldives is a gorgeous place to get away – but it’s even better at Christmas, when the elves and


reindeer come out to play. December brings good weather and less rainfall, while Maldivian resorts lay on a breadth of festive events, from child-friendly craft sessions to sophisticated cocktail parties. Plenty of resorts have their Christmas


offers up and running already – including gala dinners, champagne toasts, booking discounts, solo deals and upgraded rooms – to entice travellers over the festive season. Many of these won’t be around for long,


and with the big day just over three months away, now is the prime time to sell a sunny winter escape in the Indian Ocean.


BEST FOR… FAMILIES WITH KIDS Kuramathi Island Resort is a great choice for families with children under 10, offering a huge kids’ club with soft toys and development-focused games for babies and toddlers, plus a splash pad, colourful treehouse and range of sports and food- related fun for older kids. From Christmas Eve to New Year, sketches of Christmassy characters such as Santa, his elves and ²


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