Vakkaru Maldives

Pack up your troubles along with all your beachy essentials and head to Vakkaru Island in the Maldives for some muchneeded resetting.

Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru boasts a burgeoning house reef and deep blue hole just offshore. It’s a beautifully natural escape, where you can prepare to make friends with manta rays and whale sharks at nearby Hanifuru Bay, become familiar with coconut trees and tropical flora and fauna, and spy on parrotfish as they swim from behind glass panels at Merana Spa.

With so much outdoorsy activity available, you’d be forgiven for forgetting to just relax in your huge wooden villa complete with rustic charm, elegant furnishings and private terraces. The Four Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence is not only our go-to for families, but also the place for uninterrupted views of the sunset.