Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives

Bodu Hithi opened in 2006 following a multi-million dollar investment by Maldivian operator Coco Collection and represents good value thanks to sensible pricing and generous offers. The island has matured nicely over the years and there's a lush tropical atmosphere.

The villas are spacious and feature good-sized private pools. They are traditional and older in style so don’t expect the modern fixtures of some of the other resorts. In the large Island Villas the pools are in a walled garden to the rear offering total privacy. The Water Villas and Escape Water Villas are on one jetty, with steps from the decks onto the best snorkelling area of the house reef. The large Coco Residences are on a separate jetty and offer a little more privacy.

There's a good array of dining choices and facilities, including a tennis court, and an impressive over-water spa. There's no kids' club though, Bodu Hithi is more aligned to couples or grown-up families rather than children.

Coco Bodu Hithi is a superb getaway for honeymooners and couples wanting total peace and relaxation in style.

This medium-sized island has good vegetation with plenty of tall palm trees and offers a good variety of accommodation. The Island Villas are generously sized, very well equipped with Plasma TV and DVD player complimented by a wonderful private pool off the bedroom and a good sized patio leading to the beach close by. At a time when some resort's prices are verging on ridiculous Bodu Hithi still offers some sense of value for money.

The resort's Island Villas all benefit from spacious accommodation on land, with a private garden. Then there are the three categories of accommodation over the water: Water Villas, Escape Water Villas and Coco Residences. All are well appointed and come with a good sized infinity pool on the deck with great views over the lagoon. For the perfect holiday why not start off in an Island Villa and finish the last few days in a Water Villa?

Air is the main restaurant, while Aqua Restaurant Offers you the chance to dine over the water. Alternatively, you can dine on the beach at the al fresco Breezes. Special dinners can be arranged on the beach, on a sand bank or while enjoying a cruise. Enjoy a drink at the excellent Latitude Bar. Stars restaurant, Tsuki and the Wine Loft complete an impressive range of dining options.

The Coco Spa offers a good selection of treatments alongside a collection of special skin care products which can be purchased at the Spa Boutique. There are also Yoga and Tai Chi pavillions.

Dive Ocean is a 5-Star PADI dive center. The Watersports Centre is also well equipped.

For those with the energy to spare on land there is a superb over-the-water Fitness Centre with a good selection of equipment. Near to reception nestled amongst the palm trees is an all-weather, floodlit tennis court. Badminton is also available. If you can't escape your business or feel the need to stay connected to home Bodu Hithi has complimentary wifi in the rooms and main areas.