With two kilometres of powdery beaches extending across four islands, Finolhu – which means ‘sandbank’ in the local language – is a pristine, all-inclusive island playground that offers couples and families the chance to be as restful or as active as they like.
This exclusive private-island resort is located in the Raa Atoll, a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Malé and right next to the Baa Atoll, a biodiversity hotspot and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
A pristine hideaway in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is an unspoiled wilderness flanked by a two-kilometre lagoon and wide ribbons of white sand.
Gently rising from a sheet of turquoise, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa ticks all the boxes of a fantasy island – rooms with private pools either over the lagoon or with direct beach access, great diving and snorkelling, plus private dining in romantic locations.
Beloved by honeymooners, families and A-listers alike, One&Only Reethi Rah is a palm-fringed idyll in the North Malé Atoll, just 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé, offering elegant villas, world-class facilities and luxury living at its tropical best.
Lying in a marine protected area just 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé, LUX* South Ari Atoll is perfect for water lovers, with no fewer than 50 dive sites and whale sharks spotted year-round.
A palm-filled freckle encircled by powdery coral-sand beaches in the North Ari Atoll, just a 25-minuite seaplane flight from Malé but remote enough to deliver those edge-of-the-world vibes.
A long-standing favourite among divers and snorkellers, Constance Moofushi enjoys an enviable location in the South Ari Atoll, surrounded by three large lagoons and a spectacular coral garden.
An easy 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé, this much-loved, idyllic little island is for many the essence of what a Maldives resort should be: peaceful, pampering, smart but unpretentious and refreshingly gimmick-free.
Families, couples and A-list celebrities have all been seduced by COMO Maalifushi, which sits adrift in the remote Thaa Atoll, an unforgettable 60-minute seaplane flight from Malé.