Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is located amidst unspoilt jungle wilderness in the remote Baa Atoll, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. 103 vast villas and bungalows on the beach, over the lagoon or hidden down jungle paths are a blend of traditional Maldivian and Sri Lankan forms. They have high thatched roofs, coral walls and turquoise gates. The area around the hotel has pristine white beaches, an exotic orchid garden, a large fish-filled lagoon and renowned whale shark hotspots. It is one of the worlds top diving destinations with its nearest virgin dive sites, including coral gardens. Guests can visit the Snorkel Trail or enjoy catamaran sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru offers sunset fishing, dolphin cruises, private island escapes, yacht trips and excursions to Kudarikilu and Dharavandhoo islands. Sport enthusiasts can play tennis, do yoga and work out in the gym. At guests’ disposal there are four swimming pools including a 50-metre infinity pool, a 20-metre floating seawater pool and Blu sunset pool. For family holiday there is Kuda Vella kids club, teen centre and kids pool. Nestled in lush tropical gardens, The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat invites to relax and rejuvenate with acupuncture, Ayurvedic therapies and Panchakarma programmes using medicinal plants from the Herbal Garden. Guests can savour delicious dishes in four restaurants. They can enjoy Italian cuisine in Blue Restaurant, try Lebanese and Moroccan dishes in Al Barakat, relish Indian and international flavours in Caf Landaa or visit Fuego Grill.

Location: 40-minute flight by seaplane from Mal.

Accommodation: 103 villas and bungalows: Beach Bungalow with Pool, Beach Villa with Pool, Family Beach Villa with Pool, Water Villa, Water Villa with Pool, Family Beach Bungalow with Pool, Water Suite, Land Suite, Ocean Suite, Royal Beach Villa, Landaa Estate.

Restaurants & bars: 4 restaurants and 4 bars: Blu Restaurant and Blu Bar, Al Barakat, Shisha Bar, Caf Landaa, Fuego Grill, Seabar, Five Degrees North.

Facilities: 4 swimming pools including infinity pool, floating seawater pool and kids pool; orchid garden; interactive Marine Discovery Centre; kids club; teen centre; shop; meeting room.

Sport & recreation: PADI Dive Centre; Water Sports Centre; yoga; gym; tennis court; bicycles.

Spa: The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat: 10 treatment pavilions including 3 dedicated to Ayurveda; acupuncture; Herbal Centre.