The Maldives remains the world’s ultimate destination for romance, where overwater villas, starlit dinners and crystal-blue lagoons create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect. DW Travel’s experts have handpicked the most extraordinary resorts—each offering its own blend of seclusion, luxury and unforgettable experiences—to help you plan a truly personalised escape in paradise.

Liverpool FC has agreed a multi-year global partnership with Visit Maldives, making it the club’s official tourist destination partner.

From the Caribbean to the Far East and the Indian Ocean to South Africa, the January “peak season” has seen strong demand for long-haul holiday bookings for the year ahead with sales 14% ahead of last year, according to worldwide travel company Kuoni. It’s been one of the best January and early February sales periods since 2019, as people seek out long-haul winter sun, family adventures and multi-centre escapes.

‘Multi-generational’ travel is a trend that emerged post-pandemic and has not slowed down since –Virtuoso’s 2024 Luxe Report revealed that spending time with loved ones a key motivator for luxury travellers when planning trips. An opportunity to foster family bonds, such holidays create everlasting memories for grandparents, parents, and children through exploring new destinations and partaking in diverse activities. Catering to this demand, Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts’ diverse portfolio provide the perfect base for multi-generational escapes, with a number of initiatives to suit varied interests and needs, spanning across their properties in the Maldives, Zanzibar, Douz and Mauritius.