The pristine South Male Atoll plays host to this chic newbie, where guests bed down in beachfront and overwater villas outfitted in vibrant colours and boasting commodious outdoor decks, and some with their own private pool. On-island fine-dining options span creatively crafted Chinese, seafood and international cuisine, as well as an 80-label international wine list. Divers will delight in the hotel’s own Padi Certified dive school, while treatments at its spa are administered across four therapy rooms in a gorgeous overwater villa with an adjoining raw food bar.

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