Soneva Fushi is the resort that defined barefoot luxury in the Maldives: a large, densely wooded island where villas sit hidden in the jungle, each a short walk from its own stretch of beach. You leave your shoes on arrival and get around by bicycle along sandy paths.
Most villas are on land, from one-bedroom Crusoe villas to nine-bedroom estates with slides and private gyms. A small number of Water Reserves sit over the lagoon, with retractable roofs and slides into the sea.
Food is a big part of the stay. There are more than a dozen places to eat, from an overwater restaurant to treetop zip-line dining, plus rooms of free chocolate, ice cream and cheese open around the clock. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and Hanifaru Bay, famous for manta rays, is nearby.
من المفيد أن تعرفThis is a big, spread-out island: expect to cycle everywhere, and to feel more 'jungle' than 'overwater'. Dining across a dozen-plus venues and visiting-chef dinners can add a lot on top of the villa rate.