Located on the private tropical island of Lankanfushi in the Malé Atoll, the resorts hosts a number of activities and facilities for guests to indulge in.

Why not watch a movie on the beach under the stars on the outdoor movie theatre? The cinema shows films twice a week, and is available for private viewings for the rest of the week.

If sports are more your thing try scuba diving and deep-sea fishing or play a game of tennis courts.

There is also a spa for those who wish to be pampered. It lets guests peer at the colourful reef life nearby while the treatments on offer are enjoyed.

February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Low season is from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This means fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August

Formerly Soneva Gili, the Gili Lankanfushi luxury hotel and spa occupies a tiny island set in a sparkling lagoon and surrounded by thriving coral reefs, ideally located just twenty minutes’ journey by speedboat from the international airport on Malé