Treasures of Sicily
Multi-centre
From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
Aeolian Islands
Hotel Mea Lipari
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A boutique hotel in the hills above Lipari town and the island’s bustling port.
Overlooking the busy bay of Marina Lunga and the 15th-century Castle Lipari, this pretty hotel is an intimate retreat on the largest of the Aeolian Islands, Lipari. The Mea has a typical Mediterranean style with Moorish architecture and design, fresh white exterior walls and cream décor in the interior spaces. The real highlights of the hotel are the hillside setting and the resulting views of the coast and harbour and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your days could easily be spent in or around the pools – one of which is a hydro-massage pool – however it’s well worth heading out to explore the island or at least the pretty nearby town where you can visit the Aeolian Archaeological Museum, the Lipari Cathedral and the 16th-century fortifications.
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Boutique
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 2 hours' transfer followed by a 1¾-hour ferry ride and 10 minute road transfer from Catania airport
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Why our experts like it
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The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
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Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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Rooms and suites
There are just 37 rooms here so it will never feel crowded. Each room is individually decorated, with light tones and accent colours. The rooms have either an interior courtyard garden view or sea views. We recommend choosing one of the sea-view rooms – Deluxe Sea View Rooms feature beautiful wrought-iron, four-poster beds and a covered terrace.
Comfort Garden View Room
More spacious rooms with access to a balcony. • air-conditioning • Balcony • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Classic Garden View Room
Comfortable rooms overlooking the hotel’s Mediterranean gardens. • air-conditioning • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Comfort Parital Sea View Room
Similar to the Comfort Garden View Room with views out over the pool and town with glimpses of the sea. • air-conditioning • balcony • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Superior Sea View Room
Located on the first and second floors, featuring a balcony with sea views. • air-conditioning • balcony • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Suite Garden View
Featuring a separate living room with sofa bed. • air-conditioning • terrace • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Sea View Suite
Similar to the Suites but with a view of the sea from the terrace. • air-conditioning • terrace • double bed or twin beds • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • minibar*
Food & drink
The hotel’s restaurant Chimera has the same beautiful views of the town and bay and you can enjoy your meals on the delightful terrace, or in the dining room. The cuisine served is inspired by local tastes and fresh produce. Enjoy intricately presented plates that are modern twists on traditional Sicilian dishes. Just a 15 minute walk away, you’ll find the cafés and restaurants of Lipari town, perfect if you’re looking for a change of scenery.
A varied buffet breakfast is served daily in the hotel's breakfast room. The Chimera Restaurant, which has breathtaking views over the town and the sea, serves an array of traditional Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern twist, created with locally sourced produce where possible. There's both an indoor dining room and and a spacious terrace on which to enjoy your meals.
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Sunset dolphin watching & night fishing
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Discover scuba diving
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There is more than one way to do this trip
A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
In the hills above Marina Lunga and the port town on the Aeolian island of Lipari
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Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...
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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 19°C | 23°C | 26°C | 26°C | 24°C | 21°C | 18°C | 15°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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You can upgrade your transfers and flight class when booking (subject to availability).
Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
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- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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