31 October 2022 – Now is a great time for holidaymakers seeking an early winter sun getaway to book an end of year escape to the Indian Ocean as there is still availability. November or Early December tends to offer wonderful weather and greater value at Indian Ocean resorts over the peak late December and January period. Luxury in the Maldives can also be surprisingly budget-friendly at all-Inclusive resorts then too.

These stunning hotels and resorts still have early winter availability in the Maldives and Sri Lanka:

Cocktail Concoctions And Gastronomic Delights At Premium All-Inclusive Heritance Aarah

Travellers to the Maldives searching for Winter sun and divine dining experiences can embark on a culinary journey through six unique restaurants at the five-star, luxury, premium all-inclusive Heritance Aarah. Ranging from fusion interpretations to classic Maldivian seafood fare, Heritance Aarah caters to every palate. During a stay at Heritance Aarah, holidaymakers can indulge in 31 exceptional wines, a house champagne and branded spirits from across the globe in one of the resort’s four glamorous bars, including Heritance Aarah’s panoramic Sky Bar which serves classic cocktails, signature mixes and crazy molecular concoctions as the sun sets.

A Beach Villa at Heritance Aarah starts from approximately $837 + tax per night (approximately £724), plus Green Tax for two adults in November 2022.

An Ocean Suite at Heritance Aarah starts from approximately $1620 + tax per night (approximately £1400), plus Green Tax between 1 November and 26^th December 2022. Complimentary seaplane transfers are available for Ocean Suite guests that stay for 4 nights or more during this period.

For more information on Heritance Aarah, visit www.heritancehotels.com/aarah.

Aquatic Adventures Await At All-Inclusive Resort Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi

Whether looking for aquatic adventures, culinary discoveries, or romantic evening explorations, Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi offers couples the ideal setting to enjoy paradise. When snorkelling and scuba diving in the resort reef and at neighbouring dive sites, travellers can expect to swim alongside schools of mesmerising marine life. Whilst turtles and dolphins can be spotted around every turn in the Maldives, guests diving at this resort may be lucky enough to swim alongside manta rays and whale sharks. Couples looking to try a new hobby can learn to surf at the resort’s surf school, whilst seasoned surfers can take on the famous Lohis surf break, which resort guests have exclusive access to.

A Beach Villa at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi starts from approximately £304 + tax per night (approximately £263), for two adults in November 2022. For more information on Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi, visit www.adaaran.com/selecthudhuranfushi.

Embrace the Wild Side of Sri Lanka at Heritance Kandalama

At Heritance Kandalama in Sri Lanka, you can be arms-reach from monkeys and swifts without leaving your room.

Designed by world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa to blend in with nature, Heritance Kandalama is located on the Kandalama Lakefront and has 152 rooms, including a Royal Suite. As the eco-friendly hotel has been built to blend with its rock face surroundings, visitors with a love of wildlife can marvel at monkeys that climb the hotel’s balcony pillars, or the resident swifts, which nest in the upper reaches of corridors. Watch other wildlife from your balcony, such as Sambur and Barking deer, or encounter some of the 75 species of butterfly within the lush resort grounds and surrounding jungle, including five species endemic to Sri Lanka. Guests can also float in the hotel’s infinity pool while gazing across at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A Panoramic Room at Heritance Kandalama starts from starts from $126 (approximately £109) per night in November 2022 on a room only basis. For more information, visit www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/.

The Beach and ‘The Blues’ Beckon at Heritance Ahungalla

Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Ahungalla has a tropical climate with high temperatures year-round, which makes the beachfront properties there perfect for a winter break.

The luxurious 152-roomed beachfront resort of Heritance Ahungalla combines style and substance to deliver a sensational holiday experience. The five-star resort includes an infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, plus the on-site Diviyan Spa, two restaurants, a coffee shop, four bars and a karaoke night club. The resort is famed for its ‘endless blues’ since the property has been designed to serenade guests with the blues of the expansive pond, hotel pool, sea and the sky.

A Premium Deluxe Room at Heritance Ahungalla starts from $121 (approximately £105) per night in November 2022 on a room only basis. For more information, visit www.heritancehotels.com/ahungalla/.

For more information on Aitken Spence Hotels, visit www.aitkenspencehotels.com.

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Image Captions:

Image 1: The Infinity Pool at Heritance Aarah at sunset

Image 2: Paddleboarding: Aquatic adventures await at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi.

Image 3: Views from The Royal Suite at Heritance Kandalama

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About Aitken Spence Hotels

Aitken Spence Hotels is part of the Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC and operates 20 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, and India. The Company’s owned hotels are reflected under the Heritance, Adaaran and Turyaa brands, popular around the world for its exceptional service and undisputed product and curated lifestyle experiences. The Company’s Sri Lankan portfolio includes 10 resorts spread across the island, whilst the Maldives resorts totals to five, four in Oman and one in India.

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