Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Maldives

Situated on a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, this resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Male, capital of the Maldives. Its 44 stilted accommodations are constructed of natural materials, and have roof-top and over-water sundecks, open-air bathrooms, daybeds and a personal entertainment center. Seven of these are stand-alone 250-square-meter "Crusoe Residences," and are secluded, for total privacy, in the Indian Ocean; access to the main island is by private rowboat or pontoon boat shuttle. The 1,400-square-meter Soneva Gili Private Reserve villa, 500 meters from the main island, has an uninterrupted view of the coral reef and Indian Ocean, two master suites, a private spa, personal butler service, private speedboat with crew and other luxe services. Meals include seven-course tasting dinners served in the Gourmet Cellar as well as private-villa barbecues and desert-island picnics.

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