24 Deluxe Villas sit among tropical foliage by the beach, featuring a large teak-floored bedroom opening onto a veranda facing the ocean.

Floating elegantly on sparkling shallow lagoon waters, the timber dhonis and villas of COMO Cocoa Island offer luxurious and ultimately private accommodation.

Experience the laid-back island vibes of COMO Maalifushi, the Maldives' latest addition to its impressive portfolio of resorts and no exception to the trend.

Delve into a world of laid-back luxury at boutique resort, Milaidhoo. This tiny tropical island, measures just 300m by 180m and is fringed by soft deep white sand beaches.

There are 134 villas and pavilions in total at Niyama Private Islands – from one to three bedrooms as well as The Crescent, a private retreat of five pool villas.

Located on one of North Malé atoll's largest islands, the Reethi Rah encompasses an extraordinary six kilometres of sugar white coastline and reefs that are perfect for exploring.

With its Modernist architecture and eco-conscious ethos, the Patina Maldives, part of the Fari Islands, is distinctly different from other Maldivian resorts. Thoughtfully designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, everything is exquisite in its detail.

Fringed by white sand beaches shelving gently into a crystal-clear reef-protected lagoon, this secluded resort is a true Robinson Crusoe-style barefoot escape.

On arrival at Soneva Jani, guests are politely asked to remove their shoes. Footwear is then placed into a linen bag, and there it stays until it’s time to leave the island.

Tucked away on a private island reachable by seaplane, The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort combines contemporary design with ecological conscientiousness.