Baros Maldives  

On a private island in a turquoise lagoon just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. Minutes from Baros Marine Center, Paradise Island Beach and Hulhumale Beach. White sand beaches and palm-shaded glades set the scene.

A boutique private-island retreat with 75 overwater and beachside garden villas. Rooms feature memory-foam beds, minibars, LCD TVs and DVD players, plus deep soaking tubs and separate showers. Overwater villas have private sun decks; beach villas include open-air bathrooms and outdoor rain showers.

Full-service spa, in-villa spa treatments and an overwater infinity pool sit alongside a sauna and fitness center. The marine centre has a resident marine biologist and a PADI Five Star Gold Palm dive centre for snorkeling the flourishing house-reef. Expect a library, boutique, game room, 24-hour guest services and mandatory shared speedboat transfers.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout, a business center and express check-in for meetings or remote work needs.

Three restaurants including The Lighthouse Restaurant, plus a poolside bar and 24-hour room service. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Dine on a secluded sandbank or on the unique Piano Deck in the middle of the lagoon for a memorable culinary twist.