Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

"Set in one of the finest 360-degree house reefs in the country, this equator-adjacent property spans 51 overwater and beach villas, most of which boast their own pristine infinity pool. Complimentary sunrise and sunset yoga are the dreamiest ways to start and end your day, while options to dive, snorkel, and island hop are all worthwhile add-ons. There are seemingly endless places to unwind here, from the resort’s two serene communal pools to the Vidhun Spa. Their all-inclusive package covers breakfast, a two-course lunch, and three-course dinner each day, with the option to dine at the international Dining Room, Maldivian-focused Island Grill, or the laid-back beachside bar. While not included in the program, guests shouldn’t miss Koi, the resort’s sushi and sake-focused overwater restaurant, or the immersive Chef’s Garden Treehouse experience, where you’ll pick your own vegetables before dining amongst the trees — all for a 50 percent discount." - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"In a nod to the arching lines of the archetypal Maldivian fishing boat that lends its name to the place, the Dhoni at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is an architectural stunner. Welcoming guests as soon as they arrive on the tropical island, the lounge’s impressive wooden structure was crafted by actual fishing-boat builders and is framed by a pool so still its surface looks like glass. Start the evening at the resort’s Island Grill and watch chefs whip up dishes like seafood paella or succulent crustacean bisque on a traditional grill that’s combined with a wood-fired oven; then make your way to the Dhoni and enjoy a nightcap amid the lounge’s open air."

"Getting to this island resort is the hard part: From Malé’s international airport, it’s another 45-minute domestic hop to the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, followed by 25-minute speedboat ride. But your reward for enduring the long transit is this indulgent yet eco-conscious resort’s unaffectedly chic ambience and abundant natural attributes—tide pools teeming with starfish, an electric-blue lagoon filled with coral and a variety of tropical fish. The 50 villas—20 with private pools and 14 of them overwater villas with spacious sundecks—are standouts in form and function, with high, angled timber roofs that keep accommodations cool and with recycled-glass bottles of water purified at the hotel. Attentive personal hosts run flower-filled baths, decipher complicated air transit schedules, and happily suggest their own recommendations on and around the island (diving enthusiasts will want to explore the atoll’s central lagoon, which plunges 300 feet). Want more? The resort's multiday itineraries can have you visiting nearby islands (encounters with locals are rare at most Maldivian resorts) or exploring the coral reefs around the atoll. The resort’s sand-floored restaurant, The Island Grill, serves up an array of regionally inspired dishes with flavors and spices native to the southern atolls, while The Dining Room has a more international-focused menu."