W Maldives is a symphony of ultra-chic polished wood and glass set on a small private island, with beautifully-designed villas on the water's edge or stretching out across the sheltered waters of its own lagoon. Guests are spoiled with bars to suit each time of day; a choice of restaurants serving world-class specialities and seafood fresh from the ocean; a dive school and a full-service spa offering courses in meditation and yoga.

Step off the beach and into one of the most spectacular house reefs in the Maldives, where you will be surrounded by colourful coral, baby reef sharks, stingrays and turtles. If you would prefer to stay above the surface, take out a glass kayak or have a go at kite-surfing. How about booking a private island for the day or chilling out in the spa? After spending time with the resident marine biologist, watch the sun go down at the SIP lounge. Try a selection of gourmet delights, whether it is dining barefoot under the stars at FIRE, or tasting the catch of the day at FISH. Finish the night at 15 Below, where the DJ plays chill beats nightly while you indulge in a Fashionista martini or try out the shisha.

Pricing
7 night per person price from £2,765. Includes: international economy flights, all transfers (30 minutes in a seaplane) and breakfast in a Beach Oasis. Excludes: travel insurance, airport departure taxes, gratuities, additional meals, drinks & snacks, items of a personal nature. Room supplements available from your consultant.

There are 78 private guest retreats, each with a plunge pool. These include 28 Beach Oasis Retreats outlining the white sand haven. 21 Ocean Lagoon Oasis and 25 Ocean Oasis Retreats have glass floors in both the lounge and shower, lit at night for watching the seabed's nightlife. Three Seascape Escapes have two en-suite bedrooms and their own swimming pools. If you are looking for absolute luxury though, the single two-bedroom Ocean Haven, with its floor to ceiling sliding windows, offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and lagoon. All rooms have a W Signature bed, custom-made furnishings, day-beds, outdoor shower, sundeck, lagoon access, BOSE sound system and 42" plasma TV. You can even cook your catch-of-the-day on your own private barbecue, accompanied by a perfectly chilled bottle from the wine fridge.