5* Anantara Resort & Spa, Maldives

Land in a Maldives resort paradise, surrounded by turqouise waters. Take a morning plunge in your over-water villa`s private pool. Kayak to lunch on a desert island. Let the beauty of Anantara touch you in the Maldives. Spread over two idyllic islands in the South Male Atoll, Anantara`s stunning Maldives resort is a brief 35 minutes by private speedboat from Male International Airport. Stylish villas, over-water suites and luxurious beach bungalows fringe tranquil lagoons. Celebrate the Maldives with Anantara, discovering the ultimate tropical island getaway with brilliant coral reefs, watersport adventures and uplifting Ayurvedic spa experiences.

4* Bandos Island Resort Maldives

The island of Bandos is a perfect setting for that romantic getaway or those two weeks of bliss away from work. The sense of calm and serenity the island emanates is truly otherworldly. The gentle lull of the sea, the whistling breeze, and the rustling of the palm fronds on the beach will help transcend you from the hurly-burly rigours of daily life.

This aural feast, complimented by an all colourful visual one, where the turquoise of the lagoon, the lush green vegetation, the pearl white beaches, azure blue sky and generous offerings of golden sunshine inspires in us the question, did heaven and earth meet