Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

Overwater villas on stilts above one of the larger lagoons in the Maldives, with private pools and hammocks for anyone who finds the ocean insufficiently horizontal. This Forbes Four Star resort sits on a small private island where the main daily dilemma is water sport selection: windsurfing, jet skiing, and wakeboarding are all on offer, and the on-site dive center runs PADI courses from beginner to rescue level if you'd like structure with your snorkeling.