February 2016 – With school work on hold for a week or two, May half-term is a great time to treat your family to a sun-soaked Indian Ocean holiday to the Maldives. 

Sprinkled across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives boasts a range of accommodation options that offer a retreat for families seeking a luxury experience with a touch of fun and adventure. Aside from year-round sunshine and pristine beaches the destination offers a wealth of activities that will cater to every family's need. From snorkelling and dolphin spotting, to Floating Aqua Parks, cookery classes, Tai Chi, pilates and yoga on over-water pavilions, there is something to keep everyone entertained. Families can also explore the secrets of the ocean with a Marine Biologist as their personal guide. 

May half term packages to the Maldives include: 

Seven Night Half Board Package at PER AQUUM, Niyama from £5,799 per family

PER AQUUM Niyama invites families to enjoy a fun and relaxing spring bank holiday while offering a VIP experience for all ages. Children under the age of 12 will receive complimentary seaplane transfers, three meals a day from the children's menu and will stay complimentary when sharing their parents' room. The resort's 'Explorers Club', which is in the style of abig circus tentand takes tots from 12 months to 12 years, offers a range of activities from chef classes to snorkelling and dolphin spotting, while Niyama's 'High-Tec' studios, that come with their own i-Pad and minibar promise afternoons of popcorn-making fun. For a pampering experience, children can also head to the Spa LIME where they will indulge in a 'Daphne the Dolphin Massage' or a 'Captain Red Claw Manicure'. 

Turquoise Holidays is offering a seven night half board package to the Maldives, from £5,799 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights, seaplane transfers and seven nights' accommodation at PER AQUUM, Niyama. Price is based on two adults and two children (aged below 12 years) and is valid for travel during May 2016 half term. To book, visit www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk or call 01494 678 400. 

Seven Night Bed and Breakfast Package at Dusit Thani Maldives from £6,102 per family

Located on the Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives, a Thai-inspired property that promises a luxurious retreat to families planning an Indian Ocean getaway this spring. With round-trip seaplane transfers, accommodation and dining for children at no cost, families can relish in the breathtaking Mudhdhoo Island for less.The resort's Baan Sanook Kids Club isfully equipped with board games and a variety of other games to inspire fun, learning and creativity for children aged 3 to 12 years. 

Travelbag is offering a seven-night bed and breakfast package to the Maldives from £6,102 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights with Sri Lanka Air from London Heathrow, return seaplane transfers and seven nights' accommodation at Dusit Thani, Maldives. Price is based on two adults and two children (under the age of 12) staying in a Beach Villa and is valid for travel from 28 May – 4 June 2016. To book, visit www.travelbag.co.uk. 

Seven Night Half Board Package at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa from £13,450 per family

Located on the island of Dhonakulhi, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is a perfect spot for half term fun and adventure. The resort has recently opened the first Floating Aqua Park in the Maldives set to delight water babies with an obstacle course, open slide and trampoline, all linked by floating pontoons. The Floating Aqua Park is open daily from 08:30 – 17:30 with a lifeguard on duty at all hours and complimentary access for all resort guests. Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa invites families to a memorable half term break offering free accommodation for children under 12, complimentary kids' club access and free baby-sitting services. With an extensive range of sports facilities, active families can also enjoy a game of tennis and volleyball in the sun while early birds can indulge in a Silat martial arts morning session. 

Red Savannah is offering a seven-night half board package to the Maldives from £13, 450 per family. Price includes return scheduled flights with Sri Lanka Air from London Heathrow via Colombo, return speedboat transfersand seven nights' accommodation at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives. Price is based on two adults and two children (under the age of 12) in a Family Villa with a pool and is valid for travel during May half term and subject to availability. To book, visit www.redsavannah.com or call 01242 787800.

Seven Night Half Board Package at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives from £13,319 per family

Situated in the North Malé Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah offers families holidaying at one of its 130 private resort villas a spring half term filled with memorable experiences. Guests can take advantage of the Sun Spa Esthederm, providing tailored sun care and tanning programmes, as well as the resort's Chi Pavilion, where guests can elevate mind and body with yoga, meditation, Tai Chi and pilates. When it comes to families, the resort has thought of it all – from a variety of KidsOnly clubs to suit every age-group, interactive cookery classes, blow-up slides in the sea, smoothie making and teen spa treatments. There is even a separate club for teenagers 'ClubOne' dedicated to those aged 12-17 years, offering a wide variety of activities including sports, nature, adventure and local excursions.

ITC Luxury Travel is offering a seven night half board package to the Maldives from £13,319 per family. Price includes return economy flights with Emirates from London Heathrow, boat transfers and seven nights' accommodation at One&Only Reethi Rah. Price is based on two adults and two children (under the age of 12) sharing a Beach Villa with pool and includes complimentary half board and transfers. The package is based on a departure date of 28May 2016. To book, visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk or call 01244 355527.

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

NOTES TO EDITORS

Caption 1: PER AQUUM Niyama, Maldives. Image Courtesy of PER AQUUM.

Caption 2: Baan Sanook Kids Club. Image Courtesy of Dusit Thani, Maldives

Caption 3: Floating Aqua Park in the Maldives. Image Courtesy of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa