Honest review
A sensible choice if you are going to the Maldives for the water rather than the bars: the resort sits on Fonimagoodhoo island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
The logistics come in two stages, and you should plan around them: first a 20-minute domestic flight from Male to Dharavandhoo, then another 15 minutes by speedboat. The island lies 125 km from the capital.
What you get for the journey: a house reef along the western shore reaching depths of 30 metres — considered one of the most beautiful in the country — and a sandy lagoon with corals on the east side, good for calm swimming. Pick your beach in the southern and western parts of the island, where it is at its best; just note that the monsoons shift the shoreline over the course of the year.
Families get a kids' club and a games room; the active get a tennis court, a gym and a water-sports centre; everyone else gets the spa and the pool.
Who it is for: divers, snorkellers and families who value protected waters over proximity to the airport.
