Some Maldivian resorts are beautiful; a few are genuinely astonishing. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, set on its own private island in the Dhaalu Atoll, belongs firmly to the latter. It is a place where cutting-edge architecture meets wild, untouched nature;...

There are Maldivian islands that feel like polished design showcases, others that hum with activity — and then there is JA Manafaru, a lush, secluded retreat in the northern tip of the Maldives that seems to exhale calm the moment you step ashore. Reached by a fairly...

Some Maldivian resorts trade in tranquillity alone; others in slick glamour. Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives manages the rare trick of doing both — offering soul-soothing villa privacy and turquoise lagoons alongside retro-inspired design, lively beach-club energy and one...