ADVANCE NOTICE

Opened in December in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll, Grand Park Kodhipparu is as paradisiacal as a private-island resort can be, with an array of high-ceilinged villas (many with their own pools) arranged along the beach or staked out over the azure lagoon. For those who haven’t had the chance to experience it yet, now’s the time: the resort’s Edge restaurant, use of the Beach Club’s facilities, introductory yoga classes, and more. Better still? Stays of seven nights or more come with complimentary shared speedboat transfers to and from Male’s international airport, a 20-minute ride away. For more information, call 960/665-1111 or visit parkhotelgroup.com/en/maldives