Jumeirah Dhevanafushi would be the ideal place for honeymooners and those seeking total escape and it certainly exceeds all its promises.

From the moment you land at Male airport you’re pampered by the resort staff and management. The attention to detail is second to none: where else would you be welcomed at the jetty with live music and drinks, topped off with a relaxing foot massage upon arrival at your luxury pad? Set in lush vegetation, there are 13 beachside ‘Revive ’ villas poised by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean while 8 Island Revives and a unique Island Sanctuary lie nestled amidst the flora and scented walkways. The villas are luxuriously spacious and equipped with their own swimming pool and 24-hour butler service. The toughest decision is whether to enjoy the signature spa and bath rituals in the privacy of your own villa or, at the extraordinary Talise Spa suspended over the gently rippling waves.

The food is out of this world with a wealth of choice from 3 restaurants (Johara, Mumayaz and Azara) where you may have the rare privilege of seeing your food prepared right in front of you. A memorable experience that’s not to be missed is the off-island picnic organised through the resort team. Take a 15 minute speedboat ride to a lovely sand bank and enjoy a picnic lunch with champagne in the middle of the ocean. Perfect for contemplating the virtues of getting away from it all.