MALDIVES

Like sparking gems in an azure sea the Maldives is a group of some 2,000 islands situated just over one hour's flight south- west of Sri Lanka. These beautiful coral islands provide some of the world's best diving and the perfect retreat for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy a totally relaxed and unsophisticat way of life.

KEREDU

Location: one of the largest Maldivian resorts in Lhaviyani Atol some 4-5 hours by boat from the airport or 45 mins by seaplane (£125 return supplement payable per person.)

Accommodation: Rooms are in 300 bungalows with a double or twin beds, ceiling fan, part open air bathroom and small terrace. Standard have shower with unheated water. Superior have a mini- fridge, air con,(including disco-bar), gymaerobics, TV room, library, floodlit tennis court, table tennis, volley ball, water-sports, diving & evening entertainment. see below for ALL INCLUSIVE.

Opinion: A beautiful lush island with superb beaches. The resort is built in traditional Maldivian style. Suppl'ts per person per night: Superior room £ 9. Single room: Standard £28. Superior from £43. Child Reduction £100.

REETHI RAH

Location: North Male Atoll, approx. 2 hrs by boat from airport.

Accommodation: 60 rooms each having twin beds, hairdryer, ceiling fan, shower, W.C. Standard are in 50 simple bunga- lows with thatched roof, heated desalinated water and patio leading on to the beach. Water bungalows (10 rooms), built on stilts over the lagoon, are semi detached, share a common sitting area and have a ceiling fan, air- conditioning fridge, heated desalinated water shower, W.C and terrace- jetty.

Facilities: A bar, restaurant, small shop and a coffee shop set over the lagoon. Eurodivers operate diving. Club Mistral operate snorkelling, sailing and wind surfing.

Opinion: A typical ''Maldivian Resort'' built in a delightful setting offering simple accommodation. Supplements per person per night: Water bungalow £9. Single room: Standard NIL. Water bungalow from £9. Dinner £7. Child Reduction: 100.

BANDOS

Location: North Male Atoll (20 minutes by speed boat fromMale airport) and a few minutes from Kuda Bandos.

Accommodation: All 220 rooms have air-conditioning mini- bar and IDD telephone. Most are sea- facing. Standard have a shower with heated desalinated water and a verandah. Junior suites are larger and have a bath, hairdryer and living room.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, coffee shop, gym, sauna, steam bath, massage, 4 shops, beauty salon, swimming pool, child care facilities, medical centre, tennis, squash, badminton and Evening entertainment. Water-sports including diving.

Opinion: A large and modern resort offering excellent facilities, clear blue waters and excellent beaches. Supplements per person per night: Junior suite £8. Single room: Standard £13 (20 Jul-30 Aug £27). Juniour suite from £29. Dinner £10. Child Reduction £10.