Updated Sep, 2020

The Maldives is a place where most honeymooners go due to its romantic ambiance, blue calm waters, white sandy beaches and the best overwater bungalows, but family travel is increasingly on the upswing. The paradise islands is becoming more and more popular for families, even those with babies and toddlers, wanting island-living at its best, year round sunshine, warm water, watersports, top dive sites and a safe environment. The Maldives is reinventing itself as a family destination – and now's the time to go.

With more and more resorts catering for families, we has handpicked some of the best family-friendly islands offering barefoot luxury, time out for adults and plenty of fun for children. Things to bear in mind when booking your holiday, especially with babies and toddlers are: booking direct flights; keeping transfer times to a minimum; finding a resort near the Male airport in the unlikely event you need a hospital; checking if there is on-island doctor, kids club and swimming pool. Water villas are not the best choice if you have a baby or younger children.