WHERE I WANT TO BE: Naladhu Maldives

On a palm-covered atoll in the Maldives, surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu - Maldivian for "beautiful island" - offers luxury and tropical seclusion.

Upon touchdown in the Maldives, your House Master from Naladhu, an exclusive concierge, will escort you, by boat, to your private house. The Ocean Houses are on the sunrise side of the resort overlooking the open ocean. They offer a greater feeling of seclusion than the Beach Houses that face the turquoise lagoon. Soak in the romantic outdoor bath, or lounge, read, and nap in the swinging daybed on the covered patio. Every day, around 5:30pm, your housemaster will bring you drinks and some canapés. When you saunter off to a nearby desert island for a private beach dinner, he will restock the house with provisions.

On your walks, you'll see kayaks scattered around Naladhu. Just pick one up and go. Paddle out to the small, uninhabited island and snorkel the reef from there. Naladhu is restricted to guests only, but you can freely visit the other islands. Just ask your House Master for a boat transfer, a dhoni - a traditional Maldivian boat - will whisk you away.

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Naladhu Resort, Maldives

On a tranquil palm-covered island, touching both a peaceful turquoise lagoon and gently rolling open ocean, Naladhu – Maldivian for “beautiful island” – offers a collection of timeless moments of privacy, luxury and serenity.

Naladhu is designed to be as familiar as a favourite holiday home by the sea, but with surprise hints of the islands. In its soul is the spirit of the local Maldivian culture, drawing on the rich traditions of our island paradise.

Each of the 19 private houses at Naladhu , Maldives incorporates timeless design, perfect views and – unique to Naladhu – a feeling of home away from home you won’t find anywhere else. Free-flowing spaces that allow you to drift from one perfect moment to the next. From the large bedroom to the classic comfort of the dressing room, to the open-air bath, steam room and garden rain shower, out to the private plunge pool and gardens and hardwood deck and dining sala, your romantic Maldivian vacation house invites you to explore and uncover the luxurious surprises around every corner.