Although the Maldives has only been a holiday destination for roughly 40 years, it has rapidly reached the forefront of resort development offering some of highest barefoot luxury and more recently high end eco-hotels known on the planet. Resorts are generally formed on individual islands offering an enchanting escape and solitude; accommodation styles can vary from rustic beach fronted villas, many with exhilarating and secluded outdoor bathrooms, to unique stilted water bungalows that provide access to the crystal and cobalt blue waters that are buzzing with life. Interestingly, the first underwater restaurant, nightclub and spa were all pioneered in the Maldives.

Cocoa Island
An elegant & luxurious over-water resort with villas & suites snaking into the turquoise waters among South Male's coral atolls.