Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is a hideaway offering unspoilt privacy in a pristine environment. The island’s 44 acre interior is flanked by white sand beaches and a two kilometre lagoon. The luxury resort occupies its own coral island deep in the Indian Ocean, reachable only by seaplane, but manages nonetheless to offer amenities you’d be hard-pressed to find in the world’s most famous hotels.

Accommodation
Accommodation features include spacious gardens, private pools, outdoor living rooms and sea-viewing lofts. There are also dedicated Family Bungalows and Villas. Water Villas offer spellbinding views of the Indian Ocean, whilst the three-bedroom Landaa Estate wows with its own beach, two pools, stargazing lounge and al fresco living space.

Dining
Four restaurants serving Arabian, Asian, Indian and Italian specialities, each with Ayurvedic options plus four lounges including the lagoon-based Seabar.

SPA
The award-winning Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat offers AntiGravity Yoga, Panchakarma, Chakra Blessings and a Yoga Energy Trail, whilst the Marine Discovery Centre runs pioneering coral propagation, manta ray and turtle rehabilitation projects.

Activities
Activities include tennis, as well as world-class diving and snorkeling. Windsurfing is another popular option. Still, you might be tempted to spend the day in bed, surfing the net on your high-speed wireless connection as the gentle sea-breeze fills your open-air bale.