Dhigufaru Island Resort

A seaplane brought us to this lovely little island, which has some of the finest beaches in the Maldives. The water villa we stayed in was a cute one, and we settled in rather nicely.

One evening, we joined a cocktail party by the beach, where we were treated to some wonderfully exotic Bodu Beru performances. The following day, we headed out on a dolphin excursion aboard this massive dhoni. We were lucky enough to spot a handful of dolphins, which made the outing all the more worthwhile.

Our hosts were incredibly gracious and always around to keep us company—or simply whenever we needed them. It made the whole stay feel warm, relaxed and wonderfully personal.