96.67% SONEVA GILI & SIX SENSES SPA

Maldives

This exclusive island retreat, in one of the Maldives' largest, most beautiful lagoons, was recently refurbished after the 2005 tsunami. Owners Sonu and Eva Shivdasani's concept of 'intelligent luxury' combines an environmentally friendly ethos with carefully conceived design.

ROOMS There are 29 Villa Suites, eight Residences, and seven Crusoe Residences in a new private reserve accessible by boat.

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FACILITIES Facilities include a Six Senses spa, infinity-edged pool, tennis, diving, sailing and a gourmet restaurant. Guests can also dine in their villas, served by attentive yet evanescent staff.

COST Villa suites from US$1,262

Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives (00 960 664 0304; www.sixsenses.com/soneva-gili).