Grand Park Kodhipparu

ONLY 20 MINUTES away from Malé by speedboat, the Grand Park Kodhipparu has a collection of 120 beachfront and overwater villas. The resort also boasts a rich coral reef nearby, with myriad marine creatures weaving through the azure water. Begin your day with breakfast on the sandbank near the resort, then head to Malé to immerse yourself in Maldivian culture at the National Museum, which has a huge collection of antiquities—some even dating back to the Buddhist era. Visit the Malé Fish Market, the epicentre of commercial activities for the country, and the adjoining local market that sells fresh tropical fruits and spices. Head back to the resort and indulge in one of the signature treatments at The Spa, where treatment rooms overlook the sea. Stop by for dinner at Firedoor, which has a Josper Grill and an open space at its heart where you can see the marine life of the lagoon. From `34,863; parkhotelgroup.com