If you’re looking for a cracking Easter holiday, the Maldives is pulling out all the stops, from egg hunts and chocolate breakfasts to beach carnivals and family olympics, says Carolynne Dear.
Egg-cellent Easter fun in South Ari atoll.
Lux South Ari Atoll
This Lux Collective property has unveiled an ‘egg-cellent’ Easter celebration for holidaying families between March 25 and April 1.
The resort has curated its activities with an Easter theme, including beach game challenges, sandbank picnics, egg hunts, art workshops and egg decorating.Â
The resort’s stunning location in the South Ari atoll, renowned for its whale sharks and manta rays throughout the year, lends itself to heaps of marine activities and water sports, including coral planting, snorkelling, diving, swimming with the whale sharks and sunset cruises. All up, the Lux South Ari Atoll offers more than 40 complimentary activities in a stunning location.
More details and booking information here.
W Maldives
Tuck into your chocolate on a castaway island at W Maldives.
This North Ari atoll-located resort enjoys some of the best house reefs in the Maldives. Family-centric Easter celebrations will take place between March 29 and 31.
On March 29 there is an opportunity to head off sunset fishing followed by dinner at FISH, the resort’s overwater seafood restaurant.Â
On March 30, guests can take part in an underwater egg hunt amongst the coral gardens. The day will culminate with an exciting Sunset Castaway Bonfire at Gaathafushi, an island a ten minute speedboat ride from the resort.Â
On the final day, there’ll be a scavenger hunt, egg painting and an Easter Buffet.
More details here.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Look forward to a luxurious Easter retreat on this coral island nestled within the Baa atoll, which was the first site in the Maldives to receive UNESCO Biosphere Reserve recognition.
Family fun for the Easter break runs from March 25 to 31, kicking off with a beachside barbecue on March 25.
There’ll be heaps of Easter-themed activities at the Kids’ Club and adults can enjoy pool parties on March 25 and 31 as well as a degustation beach dinner hosted by a guest sommelier on March 27.Â
And on the final day, a starlit feast on the beach with plenty of fresh seafood is planned.
More details here.
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
This popular family resort in the stunning Shaviyani atoll will be laying on Easter activities from March 27 to April 7. During this time, the resort will be transformed into an ‘Easter paradise’ with plenty of fun activities and special menus.
The Little Griffins Kids Club will be running an Easter programme featuring art classes, Easter pancake decorating, face painting, egg hunts and an ‘Easter Egg Toss’ down on the beach.
Kids will also receive an Easter-themed gift on arrival and families can take advantage of a complementary beach dinner and 25% discounts on massages at Spa by JW with each booking.
Bookings must be made by March 25 for stays between March 27 and April 7, details here.
Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
This luxe resort is offering a plethora of seasonally-themed activities throughout the Easter week. Highlights include a chocolate sunrise breakfast, egg hunts, Italian-themed cooking workshops and bean-to-bar chocolate classes.
If you fancy something a little more active, soak up the stunning marine world on a night snorkel or an Easter ocean safari with the chance to plant some coral as part of the resort’s Ambassador’s of the Environment programme.
A beachside Easter carnival is planned complete with a family Easter parade and the festivities will culminate with an oceanside Easter gala dinner.Â
More details here.
Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa
This resort in Lhaviyani atoll will be welcoming families for a ‘chic’ eco Easter celebration from March 22 to 31. The Family Adventure Unlocked package includes a Kids Eat Free Package for children under 12 years, as well as daily breakfast buffets and dinner at Turquoise, Velaa bar + Grill or Riviera Tapas & Bar.
Families can also take advantage of the resort’s Marine Biology Immersion programme, along with complimentary water sports.
All kids receive a Le Meridien Family welcome pack and can enjoy Easter activities at Le Meridien Kids Hub, culminating in an Easter celebration on the beach with live food stations and music.
More details here.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Escape on a ‘Joyful Journey: Easter Edition’ package at this North Male atoll-located resort.Â
The family-friendly package runs from March 25 to April 1 and includes heaps of fun activities, from egg painting and egg hunting at the beach, to a Family Olympic Games. Relax in the evenings with an Easter Family Movie Night under the stars of an Easter Buffet Dinner.
The full-board package also includes complimentary speedboat transfer and kids under 12 years eat for free.
More details here.
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