Maldives
The Maldives would have to be one of the most breathtaking places on this planet. If it's not already on your bucket list, it should be!
A short 35 minute speedboat ride from Male Airport will have you arriving at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, with its sister resort, Anantara Dhigu, a one minute boat ride away. Anantara Veli is truly a couple’s paradise. Spend your days exploring the turquoise lagoon, accessible from the deck of your overwater villa or chill out in a hammock in the shade with a good book. For the more adventurous, book a tour to snorkel with the manta rays off Manta Point (highly recommended). If you surf, you will find some great breaks not far from the resort, which are much less crowded than those in the North Male Atoll. Half day surf charters can be booked through the resort.
If you have children and think that the Maldives is really a destination just for adults, think again! Anantara Dhigu caters for families with a range of luxurious beach villas as well as the quintessential overwater villas. For the foodies, Veli and Dhigu will not disappoint. The Japanese restaurant Origami, has the most amazing teppanyaki, while Baan Huraa Thai restaurant sits directly over a reef between islands, where you can watch the stingrays, sharks and odd turtle cruising past while you dine. There are also plenty of other options such as Italian and Seafood so there really is something for everyone.
It's the small unexpected touches that make this place one that I highly recommend you visit. I'm not going to tell you what they are though, you'll have to go and find out for yourself. I guarantee this is one place you will not want to leave!