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A holiday or honeymoon to an island resort in the Maldives is something every traveller should experience at least once in their lifetime. Choose from a huge selection of paradise islands and luxury resorts and enjoy lazy days where your most stressful decision is 'pool or beach?' For some a couple of weeks on an almost deserted island is their idea of heaven on Earth, however, other travellers might get itchy feet and want to split up their luxury holiday and visit another country before or after their visit to the Indian Ocean.
If you can't get enough of the beach, but still want to experience the excitement of a city, a multi centre trip to the Maldives and Dubai could be just the ticket. Spend a week in the Maldives soaking up the sun, scuba diving and relaxing. Then hop on a plane to the United Arab Emirates and spend a few nights in the luxury hotels of one of the world's most unique cities Dubai. Stay within the confines of the city and enjoy the sprawling markets, pristine beaches, helicopter flights, water parks and world-class restaurants. If you want to escape the metropolis, venture into the desert and stay in a Bedouin camp style resort and enjoy the isolation and beauty of an oasis amongst the sand dunes.
For a city and beach multi centre that couldn't be more different than Dubai, why not head to the buzzing Thailand capital of Bangkok. Depending on where you are flying from, it might be a good idea to visit Bangkok before the Maldives so you can spend a bit of time relaxing and unwinding after what is sure to be an exciting visit to Thailand. The troubles in Bangkok have been well documented in the media, but generally the Thai people are some of the warmest and friendliest you'll ever meet and they value tourism as it is a vital part of their economy. Bangkok may seem like a chaotic frenzy, but once you adjust to the crowds, tuk tuks and scooters it can be such a rewarding experience. Visit giant markets selling just about anything you can imagine, magnificent temples and palaces and shows, sights and experiences that only Bangkok holidays can offer.
For a mix of beach, city and rich cultural experiences visit Sri Lanka. B before enjoying your pick of all inclusive Maldives holidays . Fly into Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, and experience a typically busy and vibrant Indian subcontinent city with tuk tuks lining the streets and a mixture of modern life and historical colonial buildings. From here travel to one of the coastal beach towns of Galle, Bentota or Negombo to enjoy the palm-fringed beaches and warm, sparkling seas. To finish, head into the countryside and visit the pretty city of Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural centre. Set at the base of rolling hills and around a stunning lake, Kandy is a great location to visit the tea plantations, which are about an hour away.
