Secreted within a 600-hectare lagoon – the largest resort lagoon in the archipelago in the peaceful Shaviyani Atoll, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi offers a truly grand Maldivian island holiday. With its bone white sand beaches fringed kissed by turquoise waters, Sirru Fen Fushi glistens like a pearl in the Indian Ocean.

Resort villas reflect the natural beauty of the island, enveloping visitors in indulgent island comfort. The Lux Traveller recommends Sirru Fen Fushi’s Grandest Stay package, with accommodation in a Maldivian-style over water Grand Water Sunset Villa or Three-Bedroom Water Sunset Villa. Both villas boast sprawling, elegant interiors and outside-in living with private sala, swimming pool and direct access to the vivid blue waters below. If you’re lucky, you might spot eagle rays, gentle nurse sharks and manta rays from your expansive deck. Grandest Stay guests also receive high-end welcome amenities, private dining, massages, spa treatments, fitness and wellness sessions as well as a variety of adventure activities including a one-on-one

Turtle Ranger tour and private sunset dolphin cruise. The resort’s four incredible restaurants offer seasonally inspired menus and bespoke dining. For those seeking seclusion, there’s a selection of unforgettable gastronomic experiences to tantalise your tastebuds including a stylish floating breakfast and in-villa afternoon tea, while the island’s many quiet coves offer enchanting locations for romantic destination dining moments with a private Chef.

All guests have access to a wide selection of exceptional adventures, giving them an opportunity to reconnect with nature and their loved ones as they explore the very best of this unique paradise. While active guests are spoiled for choice with plentiful water sports, scuba diving, tennis, yoga, aerial yoga, and fitness classes, those seeking quiet indulgence can make their way to the Willow Stream Spa. The sublime wellness centre has redefined the spa experience with curated massage treatments authentically connected to local island culture and unique healing treatments performed by visiting practinioners.