Venture to the middle of the Indian Ocean and you’ll find a tiny tropical nation, known to the world as paradise. With some of the best beaches in the world, a dazzling underwater world and world-class luxury resorts, it’s easy to see why the Maldives are renowned as heaven on Earth.

The country is comprised of nearly 1,200 islands, spread across 26 ring-shaped coral atolls, and only 200 of these islands are inhabited. Of the inhabited islands, 100 are home to the world’s best luxury beach resorts, with each resort encompassing an entire private island.

The private island resorts are reached by seaplane and speedboat transfers from the capital of Male. The short plane trips are a wonderful way to catch your first glimpse of the atolls, perched like twinkling diamonds in the psychedelic blue ocean. As you enter your lavish resort, you’ll find dreamy overwater villas, designed to offer an immersive natural experience and unrivalled opulence. Expect private pools, suspended day beds, private wine cellars, outdoor showers, personal butlers, in-room massages, and terraces that are perfectly positioned to soak

The private island resorts are reached by seaplane and speedboat transfers from the capital of Male. The short plane trips are a wonderful way to catch your first glimpse of the atolls, perched like twinkling diamonds in the psychedelic blue ocean. As you enter your lavish resort, you’ll find dreamy overwater villas, designed to offer an immersive natural experience and unrivalled opulence. Expect private pools, suspended day beds, private wine cellars, outdoor showers, personal butlers, in-room massages, and terraces that are perfectly positioned to soak