OUT OF THE BLUE

ONCE TREASURED BY SEA TRADERS PLYING THE INDIAN OCEAN, THE LOW-LYING MALDIVES TODAY ATTRACT WELL-HEELED WAYFARERS LOOKING FOR WHAT COULD BE THE ULTIMATE TROPICAL-ISLE IDYLL. HERE ARE THREE NEW PRIVATE-ISLAND RESORTS (AND ONE MAJORLY REVAMPED OLD FAVORITE)

Once treasured by sea traders plying the Indian Ocean, the low-lying Maldives today attract well-heeled wayfarers looking for what could be the ultimate tropical-isle idyll. Here are four headline-making resorts to add to your wish list.