on arrival and in resort - transfer times/coach transfers/sea plane transfers

Transfer Times: Approximate transfer times from airports to accommodation are shown on resort information pages. These are obviously dependent on local traffic and the number of stops made at other hotels and apartments en-route. In The Maldives, there may be a short delay in transfer to your hotel/island, whilst awaiting additional flight arrivals.

Florida coach transfers: Coach transfers are available and can be pre-booked for an extra charge from the airport in Florida to most accommodation on International Drive, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and Walt Disney World Resort. Transfers are not available on villa holidays, two centre holidays or to the Gulf Coast. See individual property descriptions for details of where car hire is essential..

Lapland: Approximate transfer time from the airport to Levi Fell is 20-30 minutes, to Yllasjarvi, 45 minutes-1 hour. These are obviously dependent on snow fall and the accommodation you are staying in.

Sea Plane Transfers in The Maldives: All seaplane transfers operate in strict daylight hours only and the transfer schedule is done daily by the two seaplane companies that operate in the Maldives. If your arrival flight from the UK lands after approximately 1600 hours, you will have to stay overnight in Male and take your seaplane transfer to your resort island the next morning. Due to operational reasons which are beyond the resort's control, such as adverse weather conditions, carry capacities of aircrafts or maximising of guest transfers due to time constraints, it's possible that your baggage may be transferred separately by boat. In this case it should arrive at your resort island later on the same arrival day. You should carry your essentials for your first day in your hand luggage.

You will be permitted a total of 20kg+5kg (hand luggage) per person. Any excess luggage will be subject to a charge per kilo per return transfer, payable in US dollars and may be required to be transferred separately.

Situations such as delayed arrivals of international flights and adverse weather conditions that result in the inability to operate seaplane charters, would lead to you having to stay overnight in Male (without any additional cost). A waiting time is usual prior to joining your onward seaplane journey to your chosen island, in order to complete all required pre-flight formalities.

If your departure flight to the UK is before 0900 hours, you will take your seaplane transfer from your resort island the day before and stay overnight in Male. Seaplane transfers operate to various island resorts and are sometimes available as an optional extra, please see individual hotels for details of the mode of transfer.

Night departure from the Maldives: If you are travelling from resort islands that do not operate night transfers, you will be supplied with a day use room at a hotel in Male with the compliments of Monarch Holidays. Details specific to your travel arrangements will be given on arrival at the airport in Male.