Republic of Maldives

Nestled within the verdant embrace of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives dazzles with its celestial 2-kilometer lagoon. Be enveloped in the allure of A-list luxury, where premier amenities and opulence capture the glamour of the high life.

One&Only Reethi Rah sits on one of the Maldives’ largest and most private islands, bringing together a spa and on-site dining. The result is a waterfront stay with a clear sense of place.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island spreads across two private islands, pairing overwater seclusion with the theatrical wonder of its undersea restaurant. Dita Von Teese chose the resort for a five-day escape, a fittingly glamorous stay amid turquoise water, sunset villas and star-filled skies.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her family chose Amilla Maldives for an island celebration, lending the resort the easy glamour of a private family escape. Its villas, tropical greenery and sense of seclusion make the experience feel personal rather than showy. This is the Maldives at its most relaxed: generous space, warm water and the freedom to slip away from the public eye.

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI turns a South Malé Atoll island into a lavish all-inclusive hideaway of pool villas, butler service and cinematic lagoon views. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan chose it for a family escape, sharing sunset moments from the island. The resort's scale gives that story its appeal: playful enough for a celebration, polished enough for a star, and secluded enough for the Maldives to feel entirely their own.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend chose Soneva Jani for a family escape in a private overwater villa. Their stay captures the resort's playful side: huge decks, pools and direct access to the lagoon, with enough seclusion to make the island feel personal. The luxury is imaginative rather than formal—retractable roofs, open skies and a sense that the Maldives can still deliver genuine wonder.

At Six Senses Laamu, the emphasis is on a hotel stay in Maldives. The hotel keeps the mood understated, leaving the wider destination at the centre of the trip.

Soneva Fushi provides a hotel stay in Maldives, keeping the experience focused and unfussy. The strongest reason to choose it is the chance to explore the destination from a settled base.