KANUHURA LUXURY ISLAND RESORT, Maldives

Need to satisfy your inner gypsy and jet-setter? This resort celebrates your freedom in the lap of luxury. Your bliss begins when the seaplane touches down on crystal waters. This is where barefoot luxury is defined by walking barefoot all day, completely free. Break out the linen and gorgeous sun dresses. Recently renovated, a mix of the eclectic modern and international, with a creative luxurious laid-back style has no need to impress or try too hard. Let everything go in the here and now. It’s easy in spacious villas with private terraces and pools overlooking pristine white sand beaches. Private island, Jehunuhura is only a five minute sail from the resort island where you can enjoy the Drift restaurant and an island all to yourself. If you’re in season, you may even spot a baby sandpiper hatching. Overwater villas up the dramatic with see-through floors in the bathroom making your bath feel like you’re floating over the impossibly blue ocean water. Their overwater hammocks in the bathroom and on the terrace up the gypsy vibe, with gorgeous whitewashed interiors featuring outstanding original art pieces that add a dash of beach elegance. Six restaurants on the island give the gypsetter tons of choices from Fogo––quite possibly the only Brazilian restaurant in the Maldives––to a romantic, most unusual dinning experience in a boat at Dhoni. Because you haven’t lived until you’ve dined on a boat with champagne and throw pillows. Other venues offer fusion cuisine, poolside dinning and an herb garden, featuring organic food, perfect for your inner hippie. Stunning sunset cruises will help you discover a few more colours then you found in the crayon box. Adventurers will love night fishing, armed with only a line and a hook, bait in hand. After a few clumsy tries, you’ll catch tropical fish in no time. The best part is eating your catch, prepared by the chef––dinner doesn’t come fresher, or more organic. kanuhura.com