Gili Lankanfushi is the absolute epitome of a relaxation destination. The second you arrive, slip off your shoes and into a bathing suit and let your vacation begin. Even the most basic Villa Suites are beyond anything you could imagine.

Villas are almost entirely open-air, save for the bedroom, which is air conditioned. Rooms have a sundeck that is right over the water, with day beds to lounge on. With 45 rooms and 29 suites, Gili Lankanfushi has something for everyone willing to spend a little dough. All villas also have a Mr. (or Ms.) Friday – a wonderful butler who will do absolutely anything you need. You will want to bring him home with you. There is no need to weigh down your suitcase with toiletries; rooms are extremely well outfitted and the bathrooms are stocked with just about any basics you need. There is a no-shoes policy, so leave the fancy ones at home and bring along a pair of tennies for the court.

If the setting is not already relaxing enough, indulge in a spa treatment or five at Meera Spa, where luxury is abundant and heaven is near. With six over-water treatment rooms, a yoga studio, sauna, steam room and Tai Chi studio. Make sure you ask for a massage table over the glass floor so you can watch the world go by under the sea.

If you are looking to do something a bit more adventurous, Gili Lankanfushi has a million activities in store for you. Start your day with yoga on the beach, then try windsurfing, sailing, or kayaking. Play a bit of tennis, or if you are not feeling particularly active, stay in with a board game or two. Borrow bikes from the hotel, or plan a day trip to nearby islands, a sunset booze cruise, or a dolphin adventure. There is certainly no shortage of activities here.

Note that there are not any restaurants outside of the hotel – but not to worry, you will have plenty to eat and drink. The hotel offers many unique dining experiences, including a private barbecue on a nearby beach lit by lanterns and reachable by jetty. You can also enjoy a 14-course Japanese tasting menu at By the Sea (get the pork belly), or a meal at Leaf, or even an Arab-inspired meal on Palm Beach. Get the lamb when dining there,  they cook it in the ground, which is a Maldivian tradition, and it is to die for.

This hotel is everything you could ever dream of, and exactly what comes to mind when you think of the ideal romantic trip. It would be perfect for a honeymoon, babymoon, or any kind of romantic getaway.

Photographs courtesy of the property.