35-minute speedboat ride from Malé airport.

On Maadhoo Island in the South Malé Atoll.

The 90 villas are decorated in natural tones with splashes of tropical colour, and high ceilings create a real sense of space. Earth Villas are situated on the beachfront, with a large outdoor deck, garden and outdoor bathroom with separate bath and monsoon shower, while Wind Villas are on stilts over the lagoon and have an indoor bathroom and free-standing bath with fabulous views across the water. It’s well worth upgrading to a villa with a private infinity pool, as these also offer sunset views. The spacious Earth Family Pool Suites have two bedrooms, a living room, outdoor lounge area and butler service, while the unique OZEN Water Suite is located at the tip of the pier and features three bedrooms, a stunning over-water pool, outdoor dining pavilion and private butler service.

Enjoy sublime ocean views at The Palms, offering all-day dining and an indulgent Champagne breakfast, or take a culinary tour of the East at the two Traditions fine dining restaurants; Traditions IndoCeylon is focused on South Asian flavours, while Traditions Peking explores the cuisine of China and the Far East. Other options include M6m, a spectacular underwater fine dining restaurant that specialises in seafood, and R.A.W serving healthy dishes and sushi platters. For light bites and cocktails there’s also Joie de Vivre poolside bar and lounge, which has fabulous sunset views.

• All-Inclusive

As you would expect, there is plenty of water-based fun to be had, with a PADI certified watersports centre offering activities including diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and paddleboarding, while on land there’s a well-equipped gym, tennis court and a kids’ club that organises a host of fun activities around the islands. The ELENA by Atmosphere spa will also tempt you with over-water treatment rooms and a range of therapies from around the world.