Conrad Maldives, Maldives

At this oasis of luxury, you can relish not 1 but 2 palm-fringed tropical islands, as well as a separate Spa Retreat. The resort is linked by a 500m footbridge and offers 3 different luxury experiences - amazing, thatch-roofed Water Villas perched on stilts over the shallow waters, beautifully furnished Beach Villas, or luxurious Retreat Water Villas, each with their own treatment room and jacuzzi, part of the only Destination Spa in the Maldives. Set 5 metres below the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean is the Maldives first underwater restaurant, Ithaa, with fantastic 180º views of the surrounding coral gardens and serving exquisite European cuisine.Filled with unique amenities that range from an over-sea spa, under-sea restaurant, and suites that are built like reverse aquariums, it's hard not to be impressed.

 

It consists out of 150 villas. All villas have air-conditioning, ceiling fan, high-speed Internet access*, satellite TV/DVD, CD player with iPod connector, Nespresso tea/coffee machine, mini-bar and private terrace. Beach Villas have private beach access, open air bathrooms and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

 

Almost every type of cuisine is covered here, from the eight show kitchens at the sand-floored Atoll Market to a cheese and wine bar. This is also where you'll find the Majaa kids' club and children's pool. On Rangali Island, tranquillity and privacy are the order of the day. There’s the Koko Grill – an exclusive, candlelit Japanese live cooking venue on the beach, a cinema under the stars and a chic adults-only ‘quiet zone’ with infinity pool and tented lounge bar.