Indian Ocean exotic beach holidays

The islands of the Indian Ocean are dream holiday destinations. Laze on exotic beaches in the Maldives, or explore the miles of stunning Sri Lankan coastline.

Relax on romantic beaches and enjoy hot tropical climates, luxurious surroundings and a warm and friendly welcome on some of the world’s most exotic beach holiday destinations.

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Maldives

Maldives

With white sands, crystal blue waters and swaying palm tress, the Maldives is one of the world's finest beach holiday destinations.

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Mauritius

Mauritius

Mauritius is an island paradise surrounded by idyllic white sandy beaches. Choose from one of many luxury beach accommodations on this small Indian Ocean island.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

With over 600 miles of coastland and some of the best beaches in the world, Sri Lanka is an ideal beach holiday destination. Relax and enjoy some incredible cuisine, warm welcoming smiles and breathtaking scenery and you’ll never want to leave.

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    Maafushivaru Island Resort
     

    The idyllic shores of Maafushivaru Island Resort
    From £ 2036,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 09 Jan '11
    Save up to £147

    Kuoni exclusive - Available from November 2010

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Harmoniously combining a Maldivian paradise with contemporary indulgences, Maafushivaru is the very epitome of an islan...

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    Kuramathi Island Resort
     

    The pool at Kuramathi Island Resort
    From £ 1229,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 01 Oct '10
    Save up to £115

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A paradise that seamlessly blends contemporary style with the natural elements of this large island. Live in harmony wi...

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    Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
     

    Water bungalows at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
    From £ 1069,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 10 Oct '10
    Save up to £290

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Welcoming and luxurious, the newly refurbished Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is ideal for couples and famili...

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    Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
     

    Heritage Awali Golf Resort & Spa
    From £ 1818,-
    7 nights, All Inclusive, 01 Dec '10
    Save up to £611

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    A stylish and contemporary resort on the south coast of the island. Its superb facilities, fine dining, excellent All I...

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    Velassaru Maldives
     

    Water Villa at Velassaru Maldives
    From £ 1094,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £170 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Velassaru, a member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, is a beautiful contemporary resort offering ultra-stylish fa...

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    Le Meridien Ile Maurice
     

    The pool at Le Meridien Ile Maurice
    From £ 1354,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 01 Dec '10
    Save up to £440 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    An impressive international resort set in lush gardens beside a sparkling thousand metre white-sand beach, creating the...

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    Baros Maldives
     

    Pool Villa at Baros Maldives
    From £ 1596,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 08 Oct '10
    Save up to £94 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Circled in a ten minute stroll, this gorgeous little island is hemmed with dazzling sand and offers contemporary, elega...

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    Kurumba, Maldives
     

    Kurumba, Maldives
    From £ 896,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £195 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    The original Maldivian resort, popular Kurumba offers quality at great value, along with a convenient location, traditi...

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    Huvafen Fushi
     

    Lagoon bungalows at Huvafen Fushi
    From £ 2607,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 17 Oct '10
    + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Follow sand paths from luxurious palm-thatched bungalows with private pools to the only underwater spa in the Maldives....

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    W Retreat & Spa - Maldives
     

    Away Spa, W Retreat & Spa
    From £ 2503,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Ultra-chic designer facilities blend seamlessly with barefoot luxury, and traditional Maldivian exteriors house delicio...

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    Kuredu Island Resort
     

    Kuredu Island Resort's Sangu Water Villas
    From £ 1321,-
    7 nights, All Inclusive, 30 Nov '10
    Save up to £105

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Fun, informal and particularly popular with divers, this established lively resort is one of the larger islands. Kuredu...

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    Biyadhoo
     

    Al fresco bar at Biyadhoo
    From £ 872,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £269

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A very simple relaxed resort, with access to excellent diving and a fabulous house reef, Biyadhoo's easy informality is...

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    Meeru Island Resort
     

    The idyllic shores of Meeru Island Resort
    From £ 1032,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 17 Oct '10
    Save up to £110

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    The sand floor bars and thatched open restaurants give a true ‘no news no shoes’ feel to this large island with its wid...

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    Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas
     

    The beautiful Water villas at Athuruga
    From £ 1878,-
    7 nights, All Inclusive, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £170

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Reopened in January 2010 after an extensive refurbishment, Diamonds Athuruga is awash with stunning beaches and verdant...

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    Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
     

    Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
    From £ 1288,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £160

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Set in a shallow lagoon, Olhuveli is perfect for those who wish to swim, snorkel or partake in water sports. Stretches ...

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    Vilamendhoo
     

    The beautiful beach at Vilamendhoo
    From £ 2221,-
    7 nights, 04 Apr '10

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    An air of relaxation and tranquillity permeates informal Vilamendhoo, gracefully surrounded by white sands and lush veg...

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  • Anantara Resort Maldives
     

    Overwater Suite at Anantara Resort Maldives
    From £ 1763,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 19 Sep '10
    + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    With an air of sophistication and elegance, the Anantara Resort Maldives is spread over two idyllic islands with a choi...

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    Angsana Ihuru
     

    Luxurious Angsana Ihuru
    From £ 1753,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £763

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Lounge on idyllic sands just moments from your villa and the surrounding azure waters, Angsana Ihuru is a tiny island g...

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  • Angsana Velavaru
     

    InOcean villa at Angsana Velavaru
    From £ 1443,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £853

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    With innovative new InOcean villas, lush Angsana Velavaru has created a blissful experience, your villa seemingly afloa...

    Rooms: 79Transfer: 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

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  • Bandos Island Resort & Spa
     

    Pool at Bandos
    From £ 958,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £160 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A well established, lively resort with island charm, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a good range of traditional facilities ...

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    Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
     

    Deluxe beachfront villa at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru
    From £ 2179,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Bury your toes in cool sand as you lunch in a coconut grove. And after a day on the waters of a crystal clear sea, dine...

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  • Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
     

    Beach villa at The Beach House
    From £ 2317,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 23 Sep '10
    Save up to £200

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Simplicity, serenity and elegance are the hallmarks of this luxurious reserve for the discerning few. White sands encir...

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    Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
     

    Luxury sunset villas at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
    From £ 1744,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 17 Oct '10
    Save up to £662

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    An exciting resort bringing Centara’s Thai ethos of sublime hospitality and service as well as fabulous facilities and ...

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    Coco Palm, Bodu Hithi
     

    Beach at Coco Palm, Bodu Hithi
    From £ 1699,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Stunning spacious villas with private pools envelop you in elegance whilst the surrounding soft sands and crystal clear...

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    Coco Palm, Dhuni Kolhu
     

    The beautiful beach at Coco Palm, Dhuni Kolhu
    From £ 1205,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £164 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Tranquil and serene, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is an intimate, beautiful island resort calmed by an easy Maldivian pace. Re...

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    Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
     

    Beach at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
    From £ 2119,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 23 Sep '10

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Slumber in luxurious villas set upon vast stretches of unspoilt beach or up to 500 metres out to sea and indulge with t...

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    Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas
     

    Beautiful beaches of Thudufushi
    From £ 2046,-
    7 nights, 23 APR '10
    Save up to £245

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A naturally simple, wonderfully relaxed and informal resort perfect for diving, watersports and sun worship. Closed fro...

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    Diva
     

    Jetty at Diva
    From £ 1469,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 02 Nov '10
    Save up to £105 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon caressing idyllic coral fringed shores, this luxury resort offers exceptional Mald...

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  • Eriyadu Island Resort
     

    Natural simplicity of Eriyadu Island Resort
    From £ 1327,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 02 Nov '10
    Save up to £95 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Offering a typically 'no news, no shoes' Maldives experience, this laid-back informal resort is a small and very welcom...

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  • Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
     

    Beach at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
    From £ 2246,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 10 Oct '10
    Save up to £175 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A stunning resort offering privacy amongst a pristine setting of flawless white beaches and a teaming lagoon. 44-acres ...

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    Island Hideaway At Dhonakulhi
     

    Pool at Island Hideaway At Dhonakulhi
    From £ 1845,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 16 Sep '10
    + 3 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    An exclusive, luxurious and peaceful retreat where each of the spacious villas offer an extraordinary amount of privacy...

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    Kanuhura
     

    Beach at Kanuhura
    From £ 2374,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    This tranquil resort has a fine reputation for exquisite accommodation, excellent facilities and impeccable service. It...

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    Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
     

    A Water villa at Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
    From £ 1359,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £165

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A peaceful, relaxed and intimate resort island, well placed for 45 fabulous dive sites . . . and for pure, undisturbed ...

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    Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo
     

    Pool at Lily Beach Resort & Spa
    From £ 2183,-
    7 nights, All Inclusive, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £160 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    The first luxury All Inclusive 5-star resort in the Maldives, popular Lily Beach offers ‘Affordable Luxury’ and villas ...

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    Medhufushi
     

    The pool and bar at Medhufushi
    From £ 1866,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 11 Jan '11
    Save up to £100 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    With its al fresco restaurant over the lagoon, an overwater spa for a spot of pure indulgence, luxurious villas and gre...

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    One&Only Reethi Rah
     

    Water villa at One&Only Reethi Rah
    From £ 2146,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 16 Sep '10
    Save up to £274 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    ‘Reethi Rah’ means beautiful island. And the name almost says it all… for the white sand coves and turquoise bays are e...

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    Palm Beach Resort
     

    The pool at Palm Beach Resort
    From £ 1696,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £130

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    An enchanting relaxed island, with a wide range of facilities, luxuriant greenery, long sweeps of sparkling sands and f...

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    Reethi Beach Resort
     

    Tranquil shores of Reethi Beach Resort
    From £ 1199,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £165

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Filled with casual charm, Reethi Beach holds true to the relaxed Maldivian way of life. There are stunning swathes of b...

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    Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa
     

    Elevated Treehouse villa at Shangri-la's Villingili Resort & Spa
    From £ 2069,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A stylish and luxurious resort with a feast of fine facilities, forests of evocative banyans and coconut palms and near...

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    Soneva Fushi by Six Senses
     

    Soneva Fushi by Six Senses
    From £ 2467,-
    7 nights, Room Only, 16 Sep '10
    + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Effortlessly blending natural and traditional styles with contemporary barefoot luxury. Relax and unwind surrounded by ...

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    Soneva Gili by Six Senses
     

    Spa suites at Soneva Gili by Six Senses
    From £ 2793,-
    7 nights, Room Only, 07 Dec '10
    Save up to £488 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Serene, intimate, understated, excellent – this special place basks in one of the Maldives’ largest lagoons, blending l...

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    Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
     

    Beach villa suite at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
    From £ 2032,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £175 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    A breathtaking resort quite beyond expectation, where contemporary luxury blends seamlessly with natural splendour, Taj...

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    Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
     

    Jacuzzi water villas at  Veligandu Island Resort
    From £ 1950,-
    7 nights, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch, 02 Sep '10
    Save up to £190

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Offering natural beauty and authentic barefoot comfort, Veligandu has excellent accommodation and varied activities. Th...

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  • Vivanta by Taj – Coral Reef
     

    Water villa at Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef
    From £ 1478,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 03 Oct '10
    Save up to £160 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Maldives holidays

    Host to a fresh, modern look, the luxurious yet minuscule island Vivanta By Taj boasts an exquisite setting as well as ...

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  • Anahita The Resort
     

    Pool at Anahita The Resort
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    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    A spectacular resort with a selection of exclusive, luxurious villas and residences scattered around an Ernie Els desig...

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    Coin de Mire Hotel
     

    Dining poolside at Coin de Mire Hotel
    From £ 1072,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 09 Jan '11
    Save up to £80

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    A small and charming hotel, Coin de Mire offers comfortable facilities and welcoming service, all in an idyllic lagoon ...

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  • Constance Belle Mare Plage
     

    Prestige room at Constance Belle Mare Plage
    From £ 1539,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 09 Jan '11
    Save up to £166

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    A popular resort on one of Mauritius’ most spectacular beaches, featuring an impressive range of facilities, excellent ...

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    Constance Le Prince Maurice
     

    Dining at Constance Le Prince Maurice
    From £ 2228,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 24 Sep '10
    Save up to £290 + 1 free night

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    Set amid tropical gardens with freeform pools and luxuriant vegetation, this secluded resort is an idyllic hideaway. Th...

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    Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
     

    Beachfront infinity pool at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
    From £ 2195,-
    7 nights, Room & Breakfast, 24 Sep '10
    Save up to £290 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    Exuding quality and exclusivity, this Four Seasons resort adds private villas with pools, fine dining and facilities to...

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    La Pirogue
     

    The pool at La Pirogue
    From £ 1499,-
    7 nights, Dinner & Breakfast, 11 Jan '11
    Save up to £345 + 2 free nights

    Country / Resort: Mauritius holidays

    This informal resort, set on a mile-long sand beach, offers plenty of activity when you want it . . . and undisturbed s...

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