This is a stunning, romantic island resort offering sophisticated barefoot luxury, surrounded by glorious natural beauty. Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts on two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon. The resort is renowned for its attentive service and fine cuisine, along with the abundance of leisure facilities. Beaches of soft white sand fringed by palms lead to the Indian Ocean. Outstanding diving in the world's most remarkable waters is on offer as well as a wealth of other sports. Days are spent indulging in the two spas, dining, and, of course the refreshing opportunity to do absolutely nothing. Isn't that what a real holiday is all about?

Guest Rooms: Set on the beachfront on Rangalifinolhu Island and full of light and space are the 35 Beach Villas and 44 Deluxe Beach Villas. Opened in 2005, the stunning living areas are arranged around courtyards with fountain, while hugh outdoor garden-bathrooms offer a taste of the tropics, enormous glass doors substitute for walls and ingenious landscaping ensures total seclusion. There are plush daybeds; lush Frette pillows to sink into; Molten Brown toiletries, and, for all Deluxe Beach Villas, a private pool and garden. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the villas offer ocean front living with the gentle caress of the sea on the doorstep. The spacious interiors and exclusive furnishings combine to produce an elegant blend of luxury and natural harmony in a contemporary Maldivian style. All Deluxe Beach Villas are surrounded by landscaped gardens with up to 300 sq.metres of living space with a beach view, garden, private plunge pool, fountain courtyard and huge outdoor garden-bathroom surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The outstanding feature is the outdoor bathing pavilion, a thatched structure with a huge sunken bath surrounded by gardens. The 35 beach Villas are smaller in size and do not offer private pools.

5 restaurants, 2 bars, in-villa dining, spa, swimming pool, floodlit tennis, fitness room, windsurfing, sailing school, diving school, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, sunset cruises, Internet kiosk, fax, baby-sitting service, pool and snooker

Rangali island, south Ari atoll. 35 minutes seaplane transfer.