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Traditionally the destination of choice for honeymooners and couples seeking an island paradise, the Maldives is more and more becoming a firm favourite with families as well. Joali
and their own gated gardens complete with sun terrace and plunge pool. Two-level family villas at Kurumba Maldives boast a private pool, and deluxe beach front view rooms at Bandos Maldives are ideal for a family of four with a spacious bedroom and living area and the possibility of interconnecting rooms. Children’s clubs and babysitting Many family friendly resorts offer complimentary children’s clubs for those over three or four, with those younger, usually welcome under parental supervision. Babysitting
Family rooms and villas Most island resorts offer a range of beach and over-water villas that are roomy enough to accommodate a family of four or more, and the vast majority of resorts offer free stays for children. For families with toddlers and younger children beach-front villas with direct access to the powder-soft sands are ideal, whilst those with older children, might prefer staying in an over water villa. Most over water villas have minimum age criteria for children, generally between eight and twelve years. For younger children a signed waiver may be accepted. At Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort two bedroom family villas have direct beach access and children can enjoy extra touches such as child-sized bathrobes, children’s bath amenities, flip flops and slippers. Family beach villas at Constance Halaveli Maldives offer an impressive amount of space
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