In its new Ras Fushi Resort & Spa (www.centarahotelsresorts.com), Centara has perfected the genre of romantic seaside holiday: stand-alone villas (both over the water and not), outdoor bathtubs, a sunset bar, those in-vogue mesh beds and (sorry, kids) a strictly adults-only policy. All this on a golden island surrounded by the iconic turquoise waters of the Maldives.

Ocean Front Beach Villas start at B18,549/night while the overwater villas go for B24,208/night. The hotel also organizes snorkeling and diving trips to the area’s favorites of the Giraavaru Cave, Kuda Haaa and Shark Point.

To max-out on holiday pampering, get the Gold All-Inclusive package (an additional 4,648/night/person) that includes three buffet meals per day, an 11-to-11 open bar, three dives per week and spa treatments.

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