Indian Ocean holidays
The islands of the Indian Ocean reflect cultural influences from Africa, the Middle East and Asia, amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Luxurious hotels, private islands and wooden beach huts are scattered across calm turquoise waters. Holiday here and you'll be forgiven for thinking you’re in paradise.
Our cheapest holidays to the Indian Ocean
Holiday here and bask in paradise
No matter how far-flung the island, we’ve found the perfect resort for your stay in the Indian Ocean. Let cares melt away, with everything taken care of
Discover the wild shores of Mauritius, at the cultural crossroads between Africa and Asia, and the island’s fantastic food and beautiful beaches . If you’re visiting the Maldives, you’ll soon discover that nearly every resort sits upon its own private island. Been there, done that? The lesser-visited Seychelles are the epitome of barefoot luxury. Book your flights to the Indian Ocean and you'll be forgiven for thinking you’re in paradise.
Carefully selected Indian Ocean hotels
Best hotels in the Indian Ocean for all types of traveller
Check out our selection of Constance hotels: Constance Belle Mare Mauritius, Constance Moofushi Resort Maldives and Constance Ephelia Seychelles. Enjoy a stay at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles or Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita. Try the Four Seasons at Kuda Hura or Four Season Resort at Landaa Giraavaru in the Maldives. Experience a unique luxury holiday at LUX* Grand Gaube or LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius, or LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives. Or enjoy a family-friendly stay at Long Beach Golf and Spa Resort in Mauritius or Kanahura in the Maldives.
Are you ready to discover the Indian Ocean?
Mauritius
Search the lush mountainous highlands, where green parrots parade. Snorkel the luminous Mauritian waters discovering an underwater paradise, spend long, lazy days on pure untouched beaches and enjoy the multicultural diversity reflected in the island’s cuisine.
Seychelles holidays
Unwind on some of the best beaches in the world, take to a spot of island-hopping and venture to mountain peaks. Bathe in warm sapphire shallows of the sea, snorkel above coral reefs or sail the days away.
Maldives
Embrace idyllic luxury living and leave the helter-skelter pace behind. Melt away life’s stresses and strains at an award-winning spa, Experience attention to detail taken to another level and be taken aback by the alluring charm of vivid coral reefs displaying nature at its best.
Top 5 things to do in the Maldives
Skim the surface of the Indian Ocean on a boat as you watch for dolphins, or snorkel in the pristine sea to get closer to the curious sea life. Soak up this heavenly setting and explore the best things to do in this utopian destination. Kick back on the beach, treat yourself in the spa or savour an unforgettable dining experience.
Author: Amy Rosoman for British Airways
Maldives all inclusive holidays
Explore the magic of the Maldives for yourself. Enjoy the ease of an All Inclusive resort in a tropical paradise. Dine on tantalising dishes, sip unlimited drinks and kick back on beautiful beaches. Play beach volleyball, snorkel in crystal-clear waters or go paddle-boarding. Whatever you do, don’t forget to watch the sunset of a lifetime.
Author: Amy Rosoman for British Airways
Maldives family holidays
The Maldives are a slice of a heaven for the whole family. With an abundance of kids’ clubs, a fantastic variety of activities on offer and an incredible water sport selection, you’ll make the most of every moment in utopia.
Author: Amy Rosoman for British Airways
Why choose British Airways Holidays?
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We’re one of the UK’s largest holiday companies offering carefully chosen hotels and resorts in the most amazing places, and car hire with no hidden extras. Our access to the extensive British Airways global network and oneworld® alliance puts us in a unique position to create holiday packages with convenient flights across the globe. From start to finish consider your holiday taken care of.
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