Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, South Malé Atoll

• Heaven on earth: The five-star Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is a place where you can forget the rest of the world completely. Its Lagoon villas are lavish and feature rain showers, tubs with ocean views and your very own set of steps to the water - the crown jewel? Some even come with their own private plunge pool.

• Eastern and western wellbeing: Jive Grande Spa is tucked into the far end of the resort, a private oasis that has a lush garden, spa pavilions and elegant furnishings designed to create a cocoon of harmony. Treatments are rooted in India's ancient wellness philosophies, helping you find balance physically and mentally.

• Intimate dining: Dine barefoot by the shore at 24 Degrees Restaurant or visit Deep End Restaurant - a candle-lit, al fresco setting where you can savour a menu of mouthwatering Mediterranean seafood and grilled items. If you'd rather just unwind with a drink, park yourself at Equator Bar for laid-back sundowners.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.