Milaidhoo Island

Located in a bay of the Baa Atoll in the Maldives, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Milaidhoo is well located and is encircled by its own coral reef. Take a private seaplane from Male and arrive at the romantic hotel and prepare for some serious time out.

The hotel comprises 50 villas, all with private sun decks with views of the ocean and a private pool. Rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed and your private wine fridge can be stocked with drinks of your choice. There’s a comfortable sitting room and dining areas for in-villa dining.

There are three restaurants and two bars to choose from, offering a range of cuisine focusing on fresh, locally sourced food. Dine underneath the stars at the Ba’theli lounge and restaurant, set on a boat in the lagoon.

If you can bear to leave the villa, activities can include snorkelling in Hanifaru Bay, stand-up paddle boarding, catching tuna with local fishermen and sailing on traditional Dhoni boats.