The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort in Eydhafushi, Maldives

The resort comprises 41 on-island and 29 over-sea villas, each with a private pool and private bathroom. The over-sea villas are designed to mimic sea turtles and offer direct sea access from private decks. These villas provide 360° panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding island.

The resort has four dining venues: Island Kitchen, Hawker, The Pearl, and Sunset Bar. The Pearl is a Japanese restaurant built over the water, offering a set menu with five courses. Hawker serves Indonesian and Thai dishes on a beachside setting, while the Sunset Bar provides outdoor seating with sunset views and a cocktail menu.

The Heavenly Spa by Westin features treatment rooms suspended over the ocean, providing couples massage and body wrap therapies. The 24-hour fitness centre is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and offers yoga classes and personal training sessions. Additional facilities include a steam room, sauna, and a multifunction recreation ground for tennis and other sports.

The resort offers a complimentary kids' club for children aged four to twelve, with activities including face painting, cooking classes, and nature trails. A children's playground, board games, and indoor play areas keep younger guests entertained. Babysitting services and strollers are available for families with younger children.

The dive centre organises excursions to Hanifaru Bay for manta ray snorkeling and to nearby shallow coral reefs for scuba diving. Snorkeling gear is complimentary, and guests can join guided trips for sea turtle and nurse shark snorkeling. Additional water sports include kayaking, parasailing, jet ski rentals, and sunset dolphin cruises.

Location: Private island in Baa Atoll, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Accommodations: 70 villas - 41 on-island and 29 over-sea - with private pools

Dining: 4 restaurants including overwater Japanese The Pearl and beachfront Hawker

Wellness: Heavenly Spa suspended over ocean, 24-hour gym with yoga and personal trainer

Kids: Free kids' club (ages 4-12) with cooking, crafts, and nature activities

Activities: Manta ray snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay, scuba diving, dolphin cruises, kayaking