7 Hotels You Should Visit This Year

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Discover barefoot luxury at the unique Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, an award-winning paradise resort spread over two private tropical islands in the Indian Ocean. The experience of a lifetime begins with a breathtaking 30 minute seaplane flight from Mali. Those lucky enough to stay here, never want to leave, which is probably why it was twice voted the “Best Hotel in the World”!

After flying over the lagoon on a seaplane, you’ll step on to one of the twin islands’ white sandy beaches and head to your private villa. From here you could choose to dine in the world’s first all-glass, undersea restaurant, pamper yourself with a luxury spa treatment, or get friendly with the fishes on a PADI diving course. Stretching up to 500 metres into the Indian Ocean, Conrad Rangali Island’s villas are packed full of creature comforts, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Beautiful sea or beach views are framed through wooden floor-to-ceiling windows. Be stunned by the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant, the Ithaa. Indulge in luxurious spa therapies in two spas built on stilts over the ocean. Hold your wedding on the beach or five meters beneath the ocean in the world’s only underwater chapel. Total relaxation can be enjoyed at the lagoon Spa Retreat, Over-Water Spa or the refreshing Ice Cream Spa. Guests may make their stays extra rewarding by visiting the on-site Italian boutique, or learning about local culture on a day trip to one of the surrounding islands.