Want to look out over a blue lagoon,

listen to the breeze rustling through

palm trees and feel the warmth of the

tropical sun ? Or perhaps dive into the

crystal-clear water to explore beneath

the waves ? Whether you're after deep

relaxation or deep-sea diving, this is

your guide to one of the world's true

pieces of paradise.

- essential advice on planning your

trip and choosing the perfect resort

- the best places to dive, snorkel and surf

- practical tips for getting underwater,

including a fish-spotter's guide

- inside information on the Maldives

away from the resorts, including a

guide to the capital, Male'

- detailed maps showing atolls, reefs,

resorts and dive sites