Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

All villas and bungalows are contemporary and irresistibly stylish with airy interiors filled with space, light and luxury. 103 thatched Beach Bungalows, Beach Villas and Water Villas, all boasting private pools, compete for your attention. Beachfront accommodation fronts the glorious swathe of beach, whilst the overwater villas are set at the end of private jetties towards the north-western end of the island. Choose from a sunset or sunrise location for your water villa and regardless of which one you plump for, the panorama of shimmering turquoise lagoon is simply breathtaking.

Dining at Landaa Giraavaru is a varied affair and we love the Arabian vibe and Shisha pipes at overwater Al Barakat and the relaxed feet-in-the-sand Fuego Grill. Blu is at the western tip of the island where the ocean meets the sky and is the perfect spot to see the magnificent sunsets – enjoy light lunches by day and fine Italian delicacies by night. For east-meets-west flavour combinations, head to Café Landaa. There are also several bars including Seabar – bag yourself a cosy ocean hammock filled with soft cushions raised over the ocean – breathtaking!

The Baa Atoll is the only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives and whether you want to explore the vivid underwater world with the unsurpassed snorkelling and diving or join one of the pioneering research projects in the Marine Discovery Centre, the opportunities for discovery are endless. In addition, the resort boasts four magnificent swimming pools and watersports including X-Jetpacks, kite-surfing and Seabobs. The spa and Ayurvedic retreat stretches from the middle of the lagoon to the heart of the jungle and merges multiple natural wellness approaches from Panchakarma to acupuncture and AntiGravity Yoga.

Bring out the Jaques Cousteau in you with seasonal snorkelling with manta rays and whale sharks alongside the Manta Trust scientists.