Upscale island resort with villas

Colorful beach & water villas, along with 2 restaurants, 2 bars & a spa, plus diving excursions.

Surrounded by palm trees, white-sand beaches and ocean, this upscale resort is set on a remote island measuring 350 by 50 meters, and is accessible by seaplane out of Malé.

The colorful beach and water villas with thatched roofs include minibars, safes and iPod docks, along with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, plus en suite bathrooms, sundecks and open-air showers. An over-water suite adds a living room and has its own boardwalk. Wi-Fi is free.

Amenities include a buffet restaurant with a sand floor, an elegant terrace restaurant and an intimate wine bar, plus a cocktail bar offering regular live music. There's also an airy spa. Diving, snorkeling and sailing excursions are available.