Fringed by white sandy beaches that shelve gently into an azure blue sea, Soneva Fushi is set on a 40 hectare island a thrilling 25-minute seaplane ride away from the capital Male’.

The Six Senses flagship resort presents a luxurious experience in an understated yet sophisticated style, which allows guests to enjoy the natural reality of the destination.

It is this theme of Intelligent Luxury that has made it a truly legendary resort. Offering just 65 accommodations set privately in the lush jungle and looking towards the surrounding lagoon, Soneva Fushi captures the very essence of a castaway fantasy.

31 villas offer private pool options while the Jungle Reserve and The Retreat incorporate the Maldives’ first tree houses. Dining alternatives abound with a choice of restaurants and an excellent wine cellar. The resort grows much of its salad, vegetable and fruit produce in its organic vegetable and fruit gardens. There is a Six Senses Spa, an open-air cinema and a PADI dive centre, as well as a marine biology programme.

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Soneva Fushi review courtesy of Eco Hotels of the World