Opened in 2005 on the Maldives North Male atoll, and a 45-minute boat transfer from the airport, Reethi Rah is part of the One&Only group. Reethi Rah has 130 villas, spread out over 12 private beaches, on an island bigger than the capital, Malé and is set up to cater for family groups as well as the honeymooners. Sixty per cent of the island on which Reethi Rah is built is man-made, complete with 15,000 imported coconut trees. The Water Villas have the biggest 'wow' factor - built out over the ocean on metal stilts, they manage to achieve 99 per cent privacy. The ESPA spa is a Zen-like space in landscaped gardens set back from the sea with green lawns, tinkling bells and quiet, thatched pavilions.

Rates: From USD 890.00pn + tax