New refurbished and retaining the stamp of excellence as found with all their properties the Banyan Tree offers style and good food in an informal yet sophisticated setting. On the private island of Vabbinfaru, a 20 minute speedboat ride away from Male, you find the exclusive Banyan Tree resort. There are 48 pretty villas dotted throughout the island, with Indonesian style thatched roofs. The villas all have four poster beds and open terraces with views onto the sea. The restaurant offers a delicious range of local and international cuisine. A wide selection of water sports are available, including sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving. The house-reef attracts a plethora of marine life and, to add to all this, there is also a brand new spa.

Prices for seven nights, including flights and transfers, start from approximately 1,560