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The Maldives Hot List

The Hot List

The Maldives Hot List

The Hot List
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An escape to The Maldives is both exclusive and secluded- and feels like a James Bond film. Each resort sits on its very own island where you’ll step ashore paradise - crystal clear lagoons, vibrant coral reefs and palm-fringed beaches come as standard here.

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

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Anything. Anytime. Anywhere is the motto at this love nest in the Lhaviyani Atoll. It costs a cool £2,200 per couple per night but includes unlimited excursions and non-stop spa treatments. The Japanese-influenced villas feel warm and indulgent – and the best bit? It's all solar-powered and sustainable.

Number of villas: 15

Transfer time: a 40-minute seaplane from Malé

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Cheval Blanc Randheli

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Because of its extreme privacy, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge frequently spend their vacations at this LVMH-owned location. Private desert island getaways, swimming with manta rays, and nighttime snorkelling in bioluminescent waters are all potential romantic engagements.

Number of villas: 45

Transfer time: a 40-minute seaplane from Malé

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Joali

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Designer aesthetics and laid-back bohemian vibes coexist in this setting, which features thatched roofs, absurdly colourful gardens, hidden treehouses, and trinkets and art all everywhere. The villas, each with a private pool, are elegantly decorated with peacock seats, hand-carved dark wood walls, and soft pinks and baby blues.

Number of villas: 73

Transfer time: a 45-minute seaplane from Malé

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The St Regis Vommuli

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The villas here are vast, and when you return from a day on the yacht and a beach BBQ, you'll find the butler has prepared a rose-petal bath for two. The six eateries and pubs serve excellent meals and Bloody Marys in seashells to their patrons. There are more than 2,000 bottles of wine in the Decanter wine vault, comprising more than 600 labels from 23 different nations.

Number of villas: 77

Transfer time: a 45-minute seaplane from Malé

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Six Senses Laamu

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With a tonne of open-air salas, driftwood accents, and zingy flashes of cherry, lemon, and lime colours, this eco-luxe getaway has a woodsy rustic aesthetic. The ambiance is laid-back and natural as well.  It's too far for seaplanes to reach in one go, so visitors arrive via a combination of flights and a speedboat ride.

Number of villas: 97

Transfer time: a 35-minute seaplane from Malé + boat ride

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Constance Moofushi

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Situated on the magical South Ari Atoll and surrounded by three large lagoons and a coral garden, Constance Moofushi is widely regarded as one of the best diving and snorkelling spots in the world. And if you are not exploring one of the breath-taking diving sites, try our bio marine spa treatments for a more beautiful you or enjoy the infinity pool with its beach bar. Fantastic value and all inclusive.

Number of villas: 110

Transfer time: a 45-minute seaplane from Malé

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Lux* South Ari Atoll

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If you’ve fantasised about living a–lavish–Robinson Crusoe life on a faraway tropical island, you’re in the right place. At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you will ride your bicycle along the jetty, swim alongside whale sharks, hang out in your bungalow on stilts, dine at any of the eight restaurants, dance the night away and partake in marine conservation. Fantastic value, all inclusive and does attract families too.

Number of villas: 193

Transfer time: a 25 minute sea plane from Malé

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