Even the most boisterous of chaps speak in subdued tones and respect the tranquil atmosphere that offers them and their family a serene holiday. However, having said this, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to behave in their usual mischievous manner without impeding on another’s relaxation.

The Maldivian response to the rising demand from those who were once newly married honeymooners who were now returning to their dream paradise with their children has been fascinating. Many of the resorts have used a ‘Kids Club’ as the alternative and this entails a secluded section of the hotel premises being dedicated for the young ones. They have space to play, run and chatter away as they are accustomed to, but neither the other guests nor the parents would even know of it.

A small area on the coast is converted to a children’s park with swings and mat slides, a friendly in house chef takes them through a cookery lesson where they are taught a few basic tips with a lot of assistance from the experts and the kids make coconut shell boats, decorate them and sail them out in the lagoon. All these activities take place with supervision from a trained adult of the hotel, but it does not feel like a kindergarten atmosphere as the kids are free to choose and do as they please.

Kids can also do a spot of fishing, go adrift on a dhoni or a banana boat and lay a foundation to become a marine biologist in the future. Those who are interested can also learn Maldivian culture by donning on some traditional outfits and learning their songs and dances or the young ones who seek more sophistication can opt for a session of yoga or even a short spell at a spa in the hotel.

The Maldives resorts have been clever and ensured that they do not lose their most sought after clients; the romantics, the honeymooners and the young couples by having little raucous guests at their Maldives luxury resorts. For their stellar efforts to keep the kids happy and the parents enthralled the Cocoa Island Maldives usually receives many accolades from its patrons.