Milaidhoo Maldives

A 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé drops you onto a private island in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the contrast with the airport chaos is almost rude. This boutique resort holds 50 villas, each with a private infinity pool and a butler, arranged across overwater and beach settings. The restaurant is built from traditional Maldivian fishing boats. A Forbes Four Star property, it earns its quiet reputation through unhurried days on the reef and a spa perched over the lagoon.