With a tropical climate, the Maldives enjoys warm weather all year round. Temperatures rarely fall below 20 degrees Celsius, and usually hover around 30. The best time to plan holidays to the Maldives is from December to April, where there is little rain and no humidity.

From May to November, the Maldives blossom with the coming of rain and the vibrant vegetation grows ever more lush. It's a great time for scuba-divers to spot reef sharks and hammerheads, too.

Traditional Maldivian cuisine is primarily inspired by its most abundant local resources: seafood and coconuts. You'll also discover this archepelago's cuisine has been influenced by their closest neighbour - India. As a result, the food here is unbelievably fresh and totally unique.

On luxury all-inclusive Maldives breaks you’ll find things like freshly diced tuna curries, samosas, and sweetened sticky rice. Make sure you sample local specialities like mas huni, a typical Maldivian breakfast of smoked fish with shredded coconut.

For good practice, it's always a good idea to keep a photocopy of your passport in your accommodation. British tourists can get a tourist visa for up to 30 days on arrival. Visit GOV.UK for more advice on passports, visas and travel before you depart on your Maldives holidays.