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‘No news and no shoes’ is the motto in the Maldives, especially when staying at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort or Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort, and those choosing to visit for their holiday will delight in the sheer ease of life.

Whether for winter sun, Christmas, a honeymoon or a break away with the whole family, the Maldives has something special for everyone.

Catch It And Cook It Excursion At Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort

Recently launched and unique to Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, the ‘Catch It And Cook It’ excursion is just another reason to visit the Maldives in 2010.

Perfect for those seeking an authentic Maldivian experience, guests spend an afternoon on a boat fishing and learning how to scale, gut and cut the fish.

On arrival at Olhuveli’s very own sandbank island, they get a real flavour for Maldivian cuisine with a cooking demonstration followed by a traditional Maldivian barbeque so they can dine on their afternoon’s work.

The ‘Catch It And Cook It’ excursion can be booked in resort from US$69 per adult and US$35 per child under 12 years.

Thomas Cook (0844 412 5970 / www.thomascook.com  ) is offering seven nights at the luxurious Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort from just £1,029 per person (a saving of £300 per person compared with the brochure price).

Departing 6 December, the price includes return flights from London Gatwick with Monarch Airlines, accommodation in a deluxe room on a half-board basis, taxes, transfers and surcharges. Prices based on two sharing.

New Kids Programme at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort

With a brand new kids programme and fantastic watersports centre, Olhuveli is a great choice for active families.

Children are well catered for by the Kids Garden team and kept busy with lots of educational, fun and adventurous activities. Just launched, this free programme is available from 10am to 5pm daily for children aged three to 11 years.

Other fun-filled activities include wake-boarding, knee-boarding, fun tubes, banana rides, live magic shows, discos and Olhuveli’s famous weekly crab races.

Tropical Sky (www.tropicalsky.co.uk  / 0870 907 9600) is offering seven nights on a half-board basis at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort from £1,250 per adult and £900 per child, based on three sharing a deluxe room.

Valid for selected departures in early December, the price includes flights from London Heathrow with Emirates, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.

Winter Sun Savings & Christmas Bargains

Both resorts are currently offering all-inclusive stays for the price of half-board when staying in a water villa. This fantastic offer is valid until 26 December and includes Christmas. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel or through a tour operator, such as:

Trailfinders (0845 050 5871 / www.trailfinders.com ) is offering seven nights at Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort from £2,129 per person.

Available for selected departures in November and early December, the price includes return flights from London Heathrow, accommodation in a Jacuzzi Water Villa, a complimentary upgrade from half-board to an all-inclusive basis (saving over £400 per person), taxes, resort transfers and surcharges.