Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

On a private 7-hectare island in Raa Atoll in the northern Maldives, this 5-star deluxe all-inclusive oceanfront resort sits beside 1.2 km of white sand and a 100-hectare lagoon with lively coral reefs. You’re about 17 km from the nearest town and close to local sights such as Vaadhoo and The Dutch Onion Museum.

Minimalist modern villas—38 beach villas and 42 overwater options—serve clean lines and big views. Rooms show off private patios, memory-foam beds with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showers for slow, luxe mornings.

Soak at the outdoor pool, stroll a private beach, or dive off the house reef with the on-site dive club. The spa has massage rooms, a steam room and sauna; a gym keeps routines honest. Family-friendly features include a kids club and playrooms, while picnic and barbecue areas add casual island vibes—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and end days with a sunset drink at the beach or pool bar.

Complimentary Wi-Fi across the property, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff keep logistics smooth. Laundry, dry cleaning and concierge services are available, and roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

This resort is all-inclusive, with five on-site restaurants serving local and international flavors—Aqua Restaurant among them—plus a coffee shop, beach and pool bars, and 24-hour room service. Meals and many beverages are included, with special dinners or select items occasionally charged extra.