Located in the beautiful island of Nalaguraidhoo, this luxury resort is the largest resort in The Maldives and has a huge choice of facilities to enhance your stay. With a choice of Full Board or All-Inclusive dining and luxurious rooms, bungalows and suites, there are options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Facilities: 5 restaurants, 10 bars, swimming pool, watersports, diving centre, shopping arcade, hair & beauty salon, in-house doctor and clinic, gym, massage, sauna and jacuzzi.

Guestrooms: Choose from 350 beachfront or over water bungalows, rooms or suites, all stylishly decorated and complete with IDD telephone, satellite TV and Internet access.

Distance from the airport: 35 mins by seaplane

This lively and cosmopolitan half board or all-inclusive resort offers a variety of experiences - from relaxation to energetic watersports, romantic escapes or lively nightlife. There are several beautiful turquoise lagoons and 2 miles of beach. The restaurants have traditional thatched roofs and open walls and offer a choice of dining styles and international cuisines.

Facilities: 5 restaurants, spa, swimming pool, dive centre, gym, watersports, pitch and putt course and driving range, seaborne excursions

Guestrooms: Stylish water or beach villas with traditional high ceilings, thatched roofs and excellent amenities.

Distance from the airport: 40 minutes by seaplane

Surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal blue lagoon & an abundance of tropical marine life, this deluxe resort consists of overwater suites connected to the island by a wooden jetty or cottages directly on or beside the beach. It offers top-class facilities and a wide choice of excellent room amenties.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, private dining, 2 bars, spa, gift shops & boutiques, doctor, watersports, snorkelling trips, PADI 5 star dive centre, local culture shows, live bands & excursions.

Guestrooms: Choose from 139 beautifully appointed over water bungalows with private decks providing direct access into the lagoon, or thatched cottages with private terrace.

Distance from airport: 35 mins by seaplane.

Royal Island is located in Baa atoll, 75km North West of Malé. Surrounded by unpopulated and deserted islands, it is the ideal choice for a true get-away-from-it-all holiday or romantic honeymoon. Their Araamu Spa is a holistic retreat in a peaceful Maldivian fishing village setting featuring six outdoor wooden pavilions including two deluxe pavilions with sunken Jacuzzi and steam bath. There are 5 indoor treatment rooms specially designed for Indian Ayurvedic treatments with steam, sauna and whirlpool. Surrounded by tropical foliage and natural water features and ponds, the Spa is a serene sanctuary offering a sense of complete peace and harmony.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 4 bars, spa, dive centre, water sports including sail boats, windsurfing, glass bottom boats, kite-surfing, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, jet skiing and water-skiing, excursions include morning, night and big game fishing, snorkelling, island hopping and overnight picnics on uninhabited islands.

Guestrooms: The beach villas are constructed from uniquely Maldivan Merbau wood and are beautifully designed and decorated and come equipped with all the amenities you would expect from a five star resort.

Distance from the airport: 35 mins by seaplane.

This brand new resort sits on an idyllic island, with coconut palms and white sandy shores set off by a private lagoon. It offers B&B, Half Board & Full Board dining options. Choose from a choice of four incredible room types – from deluxe off shore suites with private water-front sundeck and views to infinity, to ultra-luxurious villas on the beach with a twoperson terrazzo bathtub and private plunge pool. For a special treat indulge in a romantic banquet on the beach, a candlelit picnic on your own private stretch of sand or a barbecue on your terrace. At the end of a sun-filled day, cool off under the outdoor rain shower and unwind on your very own terrace.

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 2 bars, private dining options, spa, infinity swimming pool, fitness centre, yoga, PADI dive centre, watersports centre, cooking school and excursions.

Guestrooms: Choose from a selection of over water suites or beachfront villas, all tastefully furnished and equipped with the latest technology. Deluxe amenities include spectacular indoor/outdoor bathrooms, IDD telephone, personal surround sound plasma screen TV with DVD, MP3 player, gourmet mini-bar and safe.

Distance from the airport: 25 minutes by speedboat

This deluxe resort is set on 2 private islands linked by a 500m bridge across a stunning turquoise lagoon. Surrounded by miles of idyllic white sand beach and unspoiled coral reef it is a truly world-class resort. Featuring the world's only underwater restaurant, it is the resort of choice for the rich and famous and has hosted many celebrities over the past few years. Everything about this resort is blissfully luxurious, from the facilities and amenities to the breathtaking surroundings.

Facilities: 7 restaurants including Ithaa, the world’s only underwater restaurant, private beach, 2 deluxe spas, dive centre, swimming pool, watersports, deluxe gym, hair salon and boutiques.

Guestrooms: Choose from an assortment of luxury beach and water bungalows and villas, each with an array of unique attractions, and all beautifully decorated and featuring luxurious Frette pillows and Molton Brown toiletries. Other amenities include coffee maker, full-size fridge, Internet access, mini-bar, telephone and safe.

Distance from the airport: 30 mins by seaplane