Hi Chris
Stays of any duration are ok, transfers take place each day, I would try http://www.theglobalsuitcase.co.uk they would tailor you requirements to your needs.

Regards
Joe

I agree with Joe - if you use an operator that use scheduled flights you can go for any duration. We recently returned from a 13 night stay and flew with Emirates via Dubai, but you also have the choice of Sri lankan Airlines via Columbo or Quatar ailines via Doha.

It is rarely cheaper to book independantly for the Maldives. The flights are fairly expensive and you probably won't get a good a room rate as a tour operator who gets favourable rates for block bookings. You will also have to build in possible seaplane transfers which cost around £150pp.

These people are supposed to be very helpful and knowlegdable.

http://www.maldivesdirect.uk.com/default1.asp?sres=800

We searched high and low and the best prices were with booking with an agent/operator rather than independant.

We went for 11 nights flying with Emirates.