Soneva Fushi, Maldives

The original Soneva, located in the pristine waters of the Maldives’ Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Inspiring the imagination, Soneva Fushi is the blueprint for all barefoot luxury hideaways. The resort’s down-to-earth personality is reflected in its nature-inspired architecture. If the experiences are magical, the philosophy is simple: No news, no shoes.

Soneva Fushi is located on Kunfunadhoo Island, one of the largest islands in the Maldives. The resort can be reached by a scenic 30-minute seaplane flight direct from Malé International Airport - Soneva has a private airport lounge exclusively for Soneva guests at the seaplane terminal. Guests can also take a domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo (20 minutes) followed by a 12-minute speedboat ride, or arrive at Maafaru International Airport, followed by a 15-minute seaplane flight.

The resort features 72 private water villas and island villas with their own stretch of pristine beach. Designed to offer the ultimate privacy and a pure connection with nature, each island retreat features open-air bathrooms that extend into a private garden or water feature.