This member of Constance Hotels and Resorts Unique Resorts Collection, to us, defines the Maldives experience; barefoot chic from the moment you arrive to the moment you – reluctantly – leave.

OK, so if you’re staying in a water villa on stilts floating above the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, you’ll need to wear sandals on the boardwalk, but you get the idea! The ultimate in relaxation, even the restaurants and bars and all main areas have sand floors. 5-star standards of comfort and service make you feel a million miles from the real world. The Cristal all-inclusive plan is unbelievable; premium brand drinks, international wine list, unlimited cocktails as well as excursions, snorkelling equipment and more. Open air a la carte restaurant, a vibey beach bar and the U Spa by Constance complete the picture.

Here you can really be Robinson Crusoe for the day – take the resort dhoni to your very own, stunning deserted island for the day where you can enjoy the privacy and peace of this lover’s paradise. Perfect.