One of the major trends of 2024 is the time of year between peak and off-season namely ‘shoulder season’ travel, as more and more people seek preferential rates thus giving high season the cold shoulder. Travelling during the quieter months affords many benefits, with less crowds and far more availability, plus added freedom and space to explore locations at one’s leisure.
Of course, every sought-after destination has its own peak season. As a general rule, the Maldives records the most visitors from November to April – enticed by the picture-perfect prospect of bright blue skies, balmy evenings, low humidity, and amazing water visibility.
However, there is truly no bad time to experience the island nation sitting either side of the equator. Tropical warmth, glorious sunsets and crystal-clear waters can be found year-round, given the usual four seasons aren’t as important as the archipelago’s big two: wet and dry.
Another huge benefit of travelling during off-peak season are the savings. Travellers with greater flexibility can often find more affordable airfares, better hotel rates, room upgrades and even exclusive deals. For example, THE OZEN COLLECTION – the luxury resort brand in the Maldives – recently launched a promotional first at both OZEN LIFE MAADHOO and OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI with a brand new ‘Kids Stay Free’ offer. Geared towards paradise-seeking parents travelling with one or two children under 12 years of age, families can relax and enjoy the added benefit of complimentary kids stays whilst indulging in exceptional holiday plan packages until the end of October this year.
May to September may be considered monsoon season, but short showers tend to be punctuated by sunshine and the average temperature remains at 28°C. Summer is the best time to enjoy a crowd-free, pristine stretch of beach, whilst bigger waves and swells make this ideal for surfers and adventurers.
Should the weather turn, THE OZEN COLLECTION’s two island getaways offer a staggering range of activities to keep every member of the family entertained. Dine around experiences, daily minibar replenishment, premium spirits, champagne, wines, yoga classes, meditation sessions, personalised bicycles, water sports, snorkelling, and adventure excursions, as well as – depending on the length of stay – dives or spa treatments are all seamlessly blended within both resorts’ generously curated comprehensive holiday plans.
No matter the timing of the visit, the island teams at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO and OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI want nothing more than to make every stay special, elevating your dream holiday experience to an unforgettable castaway escape.
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