Sand, Sea, Spa - Chill out in the Maldives

With white sand beaches, miles of turquoise blue sea and plenty of sunshine, the Maldives can easily be described as the ultimate destination to chill out.

However, with many people leading such busy lifestyles, it can sometimes take a little longer to unwind when on holiday. In recognition of this, Sun Hotels & Resorts have ensured that their three resorts in the Maldives each offer an extensive Sun Spa – a retreat in the truest sense – ensuring that total relaxation and rejuvenation are never far away.

Taking a holistic approach to health and wellness derived using the five elements of Chinese medicine (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) and traditional Ayurvedic practices to promote health and wellness; each Sun Spa provides an unrivalled variety of treatments. These include:

The Sun Spa Signature massage, available at all resorts, is priced from US110 (approx. £55) for a 60-minute full body massage followed by a 30-minute hydrotherapy session. The massage combines Swedish, Hawaiian Lomi-lomi, Balinese, Japanese, Shiatsu, Thai and Aromatherapy techniques. Performed in synchronization by two therapists this has to be the most relaxing treatment ever and a perfect start to a holiday!

For the ultimate indulgence, couples and honeymooners will appreciate the two-hour long Romance package, which can be found at each resort. Priced from US$220 per couple, (approx. £110) it includes a purifying steam to cleanse the body, followed by a couple’s massage where skilled therapists work harmoniously using exotic aromas of specially blended oils. The treatment culminates with a gentle, yet deeply cleansing refresher facial and is topped-off with a romantic flower bath, surrounded by candle lights and a glass of chilled wine – the perfect recipe for romance!

In September, prices at the newly opened Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort start from £1,099 per person and at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort from £999 per person.

Available through Tropical Sky - Tropicalsky.co.uk.

Prices include flights from London Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines, six nights accommodation on a half-board basis in a deluxe villa, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.