Set on lush 44-acre Landaa Giraavaru island, these 103 villas and over-water suites seamlessly blending contemporary Maldivian decor with natural materials and turquoise sea views. Interiors favor thatch, wood and neutral tones that echo the lagoon and jungle surroundings. Key amenities include multiple beachfront and over-water pools, a full-service spa, a fine-dining Indian restaurants, a marine-life discovery center, dive and snorkel excursions, and direct access to coral reefs and marine reserve waters. Nightly rates for a standard two-person villa typically start around US $2,100–2,300 depending on season.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Poonam Sharma´s post 9 of the Top Luxury Resorts in the Maldives.