Think of the bluest of blue water with a panorama that seems to go on forever, luxurious overwater
villas, gourmet food and divine cocktails and you have Iru Fushi resort.

Located in the Maldives on the pristine islands of Noonu Atoll, the family-friendly resort has 221 villas and suites ranging from beach villas with pools to an ultra-luxurious private celebrity retreat.

Standouts are the five traditional Maldivian infinity water villas that bring guests even closer to those blue waters. The villas feature a spacious master bedroom and separate living areas, bathroom with a stand-alone spa tub facing the ocean, an overwater shower and indoor rain shower.

Outside there is a multi-tiered sundeck and private infinity pool reaching out over the lagoon. Stretch out under a shaded sala or plan a romantic candlelit dinner via in-villa dining.

There’s a great choice of cuisine with 14 restaurants serving different specialities. Iru Restaurant that is perfect for breakfast and dinner offers a different cuisine nightly.

Flavours, a stunning overwater restaurant, serves innovative French cuisine while Reflections offers al fresco dining on the pavilion or sundeck. Teppanyaki is a great Japanese restaurant or for a romantic candle lit dinner try the Destination Dining on the beach.

Indulge at the Spa by Thalgo which has 20 treatment rooms and a great selection of indulgent treatments. A resident Ayurvedic doctor can guide guests on their own personalised wellness journey and expert practitioners offer traditional massage, authentic Maldivian-inspired rituals and world-renowned wellness practices. There are also hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas. Yoga, meditation and pilates classes are also available.

For those wanting to step up the pace, head to the fitness centre or hit the tennis and badminton courts that dot the 21-hectare island.

Take to the water to enjoy a variety of watersports from reef snorkelling, windsurfing kiteboarding, banana boating, waterskiing or jet ski escapades – but chances are you may just want to chill with a cocktail.