Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Overwater villas in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, done in rattan and bold color rather than the usual muted palette. This resort leans into personality where others reach for serenity, with a spa, a jungle gym, and a dining lineup that roams from Japanese to Middle Eastern without apology. The lagoon is the lagoon, turquoise and absurdly photogenic, but the mood here is less barefoot-and-quiet than it is a full itinerary disguised as a holiday.