As summer slips away and the cooler months creep in, the pull toward somewhere warm and impossibly blue becomes hard to ignore. If a Maldives holiday has been on your list for a while, now might be the moment to make it happen.
Luxury Escapes has launched a “Follow the Sun” sale, and according to Co-Founder and CEO Adam Schwab, the timing is no accident. “As soon as the seasons begin to change, we see a strong spike in searches for tropical destinations as Australians seek out a holiday to look forward to as the country descends into the depths of winter. Planning ahead to secure value and guarantee a winter escape, is almost becoming a national sport.”
Leading the sale is something genuinely exciting for families: kids fly free to the Maldives – saving over $1,000 per child – on the first-ever direct flight from Australia to the Maldives, operated exclusively through Luxury Escapes via Maldivian Airlines. The nonstop charter service launches in May, removing the layovers that have long made the journey feel out of reach with little ones in tow.
“The Maldives has traditionally been viewed as a honeymoon paradise, but it’s also a great family destination. With kids flying free on our exclusive direct charter service, it’s an incredibly compelling family holiday option,” adds Adam.
The bundled packages combine return flights with resort accommodation and premium inclusions across some of the Maldives’ most beautiful properties. Think sunrise beach villas, speedboat transfers, daily breakfast and dinner, and even spa treatments – enjoying family time together, not exhausted from a connecting flight.
Maldives Packages
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
5 nights from $7,998^ per package
Includes direct return flights from Melbourne to Malé and accommodation for two adults and two children (11 and under) in a Sunrise Beach Villa. Inclusive of speedboat transfers, daily buffet breakfast, daily a la carte lunch, nightly dinner, spa treatment.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
5 nights from $5,198^ per package
Includes direct return flights from Melbourne to Malé and accommodation for two adults and one child (11 and under) in a Silver Sky Studio. Inclusive of speedboat transfers, daily buffet breakfast, nightly dinner & use of snorkelling gear.
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives
5 nights from $6,598^ per package
Includes direct return flights from Melbourne to Malé and accommodation for two adults and two children (11 and under) in a Mirage Panoramic Room. Inclusive of speedboat transfers, daily buffet breakfast, nightly buffet or three-course a la carte dinner & two
nightly drinks.
Southeast Asia Packages
Cape Sienna Phuket Gourmet Hotel & Villas
7 nights from $1,299 for 2 people. On sale now until 17 March 2026
Inclusive of Daily buffet breakfast, daily choice of lunch or dinner, spa treatment.
Bliss Hoi An Beach Resort & Wellness
5 nights from $1,399 for 2 people. On sale now until 9 March 2026
Inclusive of Daily buffet breakfast, daily set menu lunch, nightly set menu dinner, daily free flow drinks.
AYANA Segara Bali 5 nights from $2,499 for 2 people. On sale now until 11 March 2026.
Inclusive of Daily buffet breakfast, daily choice of lunch or dinner, spa treatment, and unlimited rounds of golf.
Terms & Conditions.
*Subject to government and regulatory approval, standard terms and conditions apply.
^ Kids (2–11 years) fly free on Maldives bundled packages only. Offer valid on packages purchased between 28 February – 29 March 2026. Not valid on standalone flights. Valid for weekly departures and return flights with the following travel periods (unless sold out): 8 June – 21 June 2026 or 27 July – 20 September 2026. Economy class seats only. Green tax of US$12 per person, per day is not included. ^Save over $1,000 per child is based on an average potential saving of $1,023 per child when booking flights bundled with accommodation.
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