Dive in to Christmas with Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort

This Christmas, for the first time ever, Snow White and Christmas Tree will be playing to enthralled audiences in the Maldives as guests staying at the new Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort can take part in underwater adventures to discover the secrets of the aptly-named festive dive sites.

The daily snorkelling treasure hunts around the house reefs are just one of the activities to be found in the festive programme. Christmas is a time for the whole family to have fun together and those staying at Iru Fushi will not be disappointed. On Christmas Eve, swapping a sleigh for a Dhoni boat, Santa will arrive to deliver a stocking to every child. Whilst for adults, there is a grand gala dinner followed by a Christmas cocktail party at the Water’s Edge.

Festive celebrations continue on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with gourmet dining throughout and the chance to sample a Maldivian high tea instead of the usual Boxing Day left over turkey buffet!

At Koamas, Iru Fushi’s dedicated kid’s club, children can enjoy a whole host of activities such as festive face painting, story-telling, wall climbing, treasure hunts and their own personal Christmas party. Little ones can also try their hands at Christmas-themed arts and crafts including candy cane art, collage-making, mural- painting and play dough star-making.

The brand new 180-room Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort is the perfect retreat in paradise for both pressured parents and excitable children. Whilst guests can still enjoy season’s greetings in complete serenity on the immaculate beaches and in the Sun Spa, the resort and its staff haven’t forgotten the things that make Christmas such a special and magical time for families.

Thomson (thomson.co.uk) is offering fourteen nights at Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort on a half board basis from £2,230 per adult and £2,060 per child based on two sharing. Departing on 12th December 2008 from Manchester Airport, the price includes return flights, accommodation, seaplane transfers and all taxes and charges.