Taj Exotica Resort

 

The resort, which made the top 20 of Conde Nast Traveller's Readers' Awards in 2006, is perfect for some serious pampering at the sumptuous Jiva Grande Spa.

 

The Taj Exotica is a chic hideaway on the island of Emboodhu Finolhu set in one of the Maldives' most pristine and beautiful lagoons.

The 62 beautiful thatched villas are truly intimate and luxurious with private sundecks, infinity plunge pools and open-air showers – you know you're in paradise when you
stay here.

You can choose between Lagoon and Deluxe Beach Villas – all with fabulous facilities and panoramic views of white beach and crystal clear water that can never tire of. If you want something even more special, the Rehendi Suite is built on its own pier with a glass bathroom looking out across the azure Indian Ocean and a private spa room.

Rejuvenate your body and soul at the spa. The hardest part is deciding which treatment to go for – from aromatherapy to warm stone therapy, the choice is yours.

Culinary delights are served at the Taj's two fabulous restaurants including the Deep-end Restaurant built on stilts over the ocean with a viewing area to see the fish swimming below as you eat.

Try scuba diving in the turquoise splendour of the ocean. Snorkelling, windsurfing, water-skiing, sailing and parasailing are also offered.

For those who don't like getting wet, take a seaplane trip, moonlight cruise or fishing excursion.