Head to the Maldives this Christmas via private jet with Hum Club

We’re excited to offer our clients a unique chance to experience flying on a private jet for the same price as a Business or First Class ticket on a commercial airline to the Maldives this winter as part of our partnership with the brilliant Hum Club.

Head to the Maldives this Christmas via private jet with Hum Club

Flying aboard the first-ever Hum Club private charter direct from London to Malé on 27 December 2023 and returning on 7 January 2024, you’ll enjoy the exclusivity of skipping queues and accessing private terminals and VIP lounges, as well as avoiding any airport strikes that may occur. The scarcity of Business and First Class seats around the festive season is often a hindrance to customers wanting to get out to the Indian Ocean for this very special time of year, so this is the perfect solution for those wishing to get away.

About Your Flight

This is true luxury, with your flight departing from the exclusive Harrods private terminal at Stansted Airport. The A340-300 aircraft has 100 lie-flat beds, and there’ll be gourmet meals, snacks and an open bar serving drinks including champagne and spirits throughout the flight.

When you arrive in Malé, the VIP treatment will continue with a personal greeting at the aircraft steps before you’re escorted to the VIP lounge. All immigration and baggage-handling will be taken care of for you, providing a seamless, stress-free experience.

Other Hum Club Benefits for Our Customers  

Travelling with this service also gives you the opportunity to get exclusive availability at 18 of the very best hotels in the Maldives during the festive season – among them, some of Travel Counsellors’ personal favourites, such as Gili Lankanfushi in the North Malé Atoll and Patina Maldives in the Fari Islands.

Guests at these stand-out properties will also enjoy exclusive amenities during their stay, which vary by hotel but may include room upgrades, a private butler experience, a welcome bottle of champagne, in-villa breakfasts, complimentary meals, private beach dinners or cocktails, early check-in and late check-out, credits for the spa or inclusive treatments, gifts such as organic candles, and activities such as snorkelling to see manta rays, a sunset cruise or a private cinema screening.

Gili Lankanfushi is a blissful tropical hideaway with super-friendly ‘Mr Fridays’ on call at all hours to make your stay completely seamless and truly unforgettable. One of our favourite things to do here is book a tasting menu paired with organic wine in the on-site organic kitchen garden, which you can also tour in the company of the executive chef.

The resort’s gorgeous Meera Spa dispenses fabulous treatments including ancient Ayurvedic therapies, and there’s diving, snorkelling, surfing (three of the Maldives’ finest surf breaks are just a five-minute dhoni boat ride away), windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, catamaran sailing and paddle-boarding on the sparkling lagoon.

In the Fari Islands, Patina Maldives is also a place to get away from it all, but it has its lively side too, with events including visiting DJs from around the world, artists’ residencies, and pop-ups by global chefs and mixologists. We particularly rate it for its 12 thrilling dining concepts, with venues including Koen with its theatrical marriage of Japanese and Nordic cuisine.

These are just two of the out-of-this-world Maldives resorts we can take you to with Hum Club – ask us about others.

To book your Christmas holiday in the Maldives flying aboard the Hum Club’s private charter jet, call your Travel Counsellor today – spaces are limited!

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