Honest review
Choosing an island for a romantic trip? Coco Bodu Hithi in North Male Atoll belongs on your shortlist.
The key thing to know about the villas: every one has its own pool, in traditional Maldivian aesthetics — thatched roofs, dark timber. On arrival you are met with exotic fruit and sparkling wine.
The island is large, and that is a plus: there is room to walk — sandy paths through carefully tended greenery — and electric buggies run constantly for quick hops between points. Want to leave a trace? Plant a tree: the resort has a tradition of name plaques for its gardener guests.
Plan your evenings in advance: nights here are quiet. Once a week there is a barbecue, with live music and open-air cinema from time to time; the romantic move is a private dinner on the beach or at the villa, arranged on request.
Diving is covered by a certified centre: instructors will help with trips to the many sites nearby, including the Rasfari Island reserve a few minutes to the south. A resort for couples who value quiet, and for divers who want the sites close.
