India, Sept. 2 -- Christmas, for most of us, comes with a familiar picture: cold mornings, woollens pulled over pyjamas, fairy lights glowing against dark windows and, if you are lucky, a dusting of snow. The Maldives offers a rather different version of the season. Here, the Christmas tree stands against a turquoise lagoon, bare feet replace winter boots, and the festive table comes with an ocean view.

Spend the season at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO and Christmas takes on this distinctly tropical character. The celebrations retain the rituals we look forward to-good food, family time, a little indulgence, and the excitement of New Year's Eve-but place them firmly in the Indian Ocean.

Christmas, With The Ocean Outside The days begin at a slower p...