W Retreat & Spa Maldives

The nightclub is 15 feet underground so the beats don't disturb the lagoon's calm, which tells you exactly the kind of resort this is. Overwater villas sit on stilts above the North Ari Atoll, Beach Oasis bungalows sit steps from the sand, and spa treatments happen on open-air platforms above the water. Guests arrive by seaplane from Malé, which is either thrilling or just the standard Maldives commute, depending on how many times you've done it.