If you’re planning a trip to the Maldives any time soon, check out the newly renovated suites at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort (dhigu-maldives.anantara.com).

The huge, 132-sq-meter Over Water Suites have been given an overhaul to bring them more in line with local design elements. That means natural rattan panels as well as luxury touches like Italian ceramic tiles around your private, 15-sq-meter infinity pool. Book the Maldives Hideaway package for a starting rate of B15,706/night (minimum three-night stay). 

The resort, which sits on the stunning South Male Atoll, has also just introduced the Maldives’ first PADI-certified freediving center. Aquafanatics (www.fb.com/AquafanaticsMaldives) is run by Japanese instructor Mari Kagaya, a freediving champion who’ll take you to 20 coral sites in the area at US$250 for the Basic Freediver package or US$500 for Master Freediver.