Our writer discovered paradise at Seaside Finolhu resort in the Maldives' blissful Baa Atoll, which included sunset cruises and fine dining to some more unusual activities
After spotting an eagle ray in the turquoise waters, having snorkelled directly from our ocean villa, we lay on our outdoor lounger in the early evening heat and thought, does life get better than this? That was all before sunrise yoga on the longest sandbank in the Maldives and a tennis lesson within a tropical setting.
We stayed in an Ocean Pool Villa, offering mesmerising views with direct access to the sea and a private freshwater pool, both with guaranteed privacy. The rooms are stylish and beautifully decorated, so much so that it was hard to leave our secluded pad, which was also the perfect spot to watch the sunset.
At Kanusan, a fine-dining restaurant on stilts with a menu of classical and modern Japanese cuisine, we sampled juicy scallops and tucked into Japanese-inspired tacos while sipping saké as we watched the sunset over the Indian Ocean. For special occasions, you can order a floating breakfast to your villa or book the extraordinary 5 ̊ North to dine privately in the middle of the ocean on a stilted platform.
For the ultimate relaxation, we had an indulgent massage at Fehi Spa, where we chose our preferred oil for an almost-drifting-off-to- sleep experience. There was no rush to leave – we sat on a swing seat with a view of the sea and sipped ginger tea as we gently floated back down to earth.
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