The Luxury EscapeMaldives
Indian Ocean
One island, one resort, no cars. The Maldives is a fairly narrow idea executed extremely well, and for a week of complete disconnection there is nothing quite like it.
Choosing well matters more here than anywhere else, because you cannot change your mind once the seaplane leaves.
Where to stay
- Water villas for the view, beach villas for the shade and the space.
- Atolls closer to Male if you would rather not add a seaplane transfer.
- Smaller islands, which feel far more personal than the large multi restaurant resorts.
The atmosphere
Warm, bright, very quiet. Days measured by tide, meals and whether you swim before or after breakfast.
Who it suits
Honeymooners, tired people, anyone who wants a genuine full stop between two chapters.
Why we picked it
- House reefs that put good snorkelling a few metres from your steps
- Full board options that remove decisions entirely
- The rare feeling of being properly unreachable
Guides for this escape
Indulge
A Luxury Escape in the Maldives
One island, one resort and a week with nothing to decide except whether to swim before breakfast.
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Indulge
Santorini Without the Crush
The caldera is still extraordinary. You just have to be there in the wrong month and the right hours.
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