Gili Lankanfushi Review — Barefoot Luxury Perfected in the Maldives

Aerial view of Gili Lankanfushi Crusoe Residence overwater villa with hammock net above turquoise Maldives lagoon at golden hour

The Maldives has a particular problem with superlatives. Every resort that opens claims to be the most exclusive, the most secluded, the most luxurious — the vocabulary runs out quickly. What distinguishes Gili Lankanfushi from the competition is that it staked its reputation not on size or spectacle but on a philosophy: that the most … Read more

Soneva Jani Review — The Most Extraordinary Overwater Resort in the Maldives

Aerial view of Soneva Jani overwater villa with retractable roof open at golden hour Noonu Atoll Maldives

There is a particular moment that defines a stay at Soneva Jani, and it happens on the first night. You reach up from the bed, pull a cord, and the entire roof above you slides open. Slowly. Silently. Until there is nothing between you and the sky above Noonu Atoll except warm Indian Ocean air … Read more