The Maldives’ chic and extravagant Villa Nautica is the place to see and be seen. Perfectly perched on the island of Lankanfinolhu in the Maldives’ North Male; Atoll, the former Paradise Island Resort and Spa has undergone a transformation from laid back luxury to sophisticated quayside living. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons, Villa Nautica is an island resort like no other, embracing the cosmopolitan glamour of yacht-life with an atmosphere of buzzing vitality and relaxed sociability.Put yourself in the picture with a stay in one of the resort’s spacious suites, offering panoramic views of the ocean, or luxury villas. Designed to complement the island’s dazzling bone white beaches, coconut palms and incandescent blue waters, Villa Nautica’s contemporary accommodation boasts a chic seaside feel, combining warm woods with nautical blue and white accents to invoke a sense of serenity.

Our pick is the 391-square-metre, Two Bedroom Ocean Suite.The epitome of island luxer, this over water haven boasts indoor and outdoor living, a sunrise-facing  balacony overlooking the lagoon, private infinity pool and whirlpool, open-air bath and shower, and direct access to the lagoon and reef.Gourmands are spoiled for choice with a selection five superb restaurants and bars serving up subline menus created from produce handpicked daily by chefs from the resort’s organic gardens and the markets of Malé. Buffet dining on the sand, Japanese teppanyaki, Italian-inspired cuisine and fresh seafood caught by local fishermen, enjoyed over the edge of a nice large swimming pool.