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Maldives
This winter, Virgin Atlantic’s new direct flights to Phuket put you closer to the good stuff.
Palm-fringed beaches, long-tail boat days, sizzling night markets and sunsets that very much know they’re the headline act.
Stay put for island-hopping, spa days and sea-view suppers, or make it a multi-destination adventure with Bangkok’s rooftop buzz, Chiang Mai’s temples and food trails, or Koh Samui’s slower, coconut-in-hand kind of rhythm. One trip, plenty of Thailand. Very little chance of wanting to come home.
Thailand
With 26 dazzling atolls, the Maldives is escapism with the volume blissfully turned down.
Drift between powder-soft beaches, reef-bright lagoons and overwater villas made for slow mornings, salty hair and nowhere-to-be afternoons.
Snorkel with turtles, chase the day’s best sandbank, head out on a sunset dolphin cruise, or let the spa do all the hard work for you.
Add family adventures, water sports or honeymoon-worthy dinners under the stars. Pure postcard behaviour, with better room service.
When you’re ready to swap sunloungers for adventure, the water calls.
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