| sleeping up to 8 people, all have infinity pools, wi-fi access, flat-screens and butlers. theres also haute japanese dining on the water, a stylish italian lounge and a poolside bar, plus an artisanal chocolate and ice cream shop. posh quarters range from thatched-roof villas with private white-sand beach access, to overwater villas featuring decks and boats. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available. a spa, a kids club and water sports are offered, as are airport transfers. free breakfast is served in a refined international restaurant. on a lush island surrounded by the indian ocean, this luxury resort is 170 km from velana international airport
Maafaru International Airport
Velassaru (20 min)
Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Muleeaage (17 min)
Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Baros (59 min)
Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Sultan Park (17 min)
This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Baros (12 min)
Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Male' (18 min)
The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Velassaru (13 min)
Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Villingili (18 min)
Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Thilafushi (18 min)
Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Hulhule Island (12 min)
Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. | 
