Paradise awaits at Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, a one-island-one-resort destination that’s a haven of luxurious barefoot island adventure and tranquillity. Located just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male, the resort offers a stunning sanctuary from which to soak up the extraordinary beauty and charm of Maldives.

The 120 idyllic villas all offer spectacular sunrise or sunset views and contemporary comforts complemented by traditional Maldivian elements. For those who wish to escape into their own private world, 65 of the villas also offer private plunge pools. A stay in an ocean or lagoon water villas are accompanied by the calming soundtrack of the sea and boasts spacious terraces that lead straight into a watery wonderland brimming with colourful marine life.

The 210-square-metre Grand Residence, uniquely designed with two bedrooms, exclusive living space and two bathrooms, is the Lux Traveller’s choice for discerning travellers. Guests can enjoy direct access to the lagoon and reef and wash off the salty seas in your indoor or outdoor shower. If you’d rather stay dry, you can even watch the Maldives amazing marine life meander by through the villa’s glass floor. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Indian Ocean from your private sun terrace or dine under the stars after nightfall with 24-hour room service.

Guests will enjoy the resort’s selection of dining destinations from the laid back and lovely Breeze Poolside Dining & Bar and extensive buffet spreads at The Edge, to a feast of prime cuts paired with curated wine at the resort’s specialty fine diner, Firedoor. For a truly special meal, bask in the splendour of the resort’s picturesque surroundings with curated private dining such as a champagne breakfast on a sandbank, an afternoon picnic at a private beach or an intimate gourmet meal in the privacy of your villa.

When resort guests are not exploring the dazzling underwater world with the dive centre’s team of PADI certified professional or undertaking private snorkelling trips, guests can enjoy the Beach Club, comprising a gymnasium, yoga deck, games lounge and more. Or visit The Spa for a selection of signature Balinese or Ayurvedic body and skin care treatments

that will leave guests floating.