Indulge in your very own James Bond moment at Four Seasons Resort Maldives in Landaa Giraavaru, diving deep in their world-first three-person submarine. The DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S is the only one of its kind, taking you into the blue so that you get all the benefits of scuba diving, gliding over the seabed and mingling with the sea life without getting wet.

The Maldives is composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls made up of more than 1000 coral islands – that makes for a lot of ocean views! Make the most of those uninterrupted water vistas by checking into your very own overwater villa. The options at Four Seasons Resort Maldives in Kuda Huraa range from king bed villas to family bungalows, and all come with a large deck and an infinity pool that melts into the Indian Ocean.

Fresh seafood, rich coconut curries, fragrant spices, tropical fruit… as if you needed another reason to dive in to Maldivian food. Baraabaru restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Maldives in Kuda Huraa hosts lavish banquet nights under the stars that take you on a journey through this vibrant Dhivehi cuisine – think yoghurt fritters with cumin, cardamom and fresh coriander, and lobster biryani.

While the Maldives has star status as a honeymoon destination, it is also ground zero for water sports. It hosts an annual international surf comp and many resorts offer surfing lessons. There are snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities in abundance, the brave can swim with manta rays from June to October, and high-octane Jet Blading and Sea Bob adventures are on offer at the two Four Seasons properties on Baa and North Male atolls.

Voavah Private Island in Baa Atoll is the world’s first exclusive island in a UNESCO protected area, and the good news is you don’t have to be mates with Richard Branson to stay the night. Flanked by white sand beaches and studded with tropical jungle, the island has a seven-bedroom villa complete with gym, library, open-air lounge, infinity pool… and anything else you desire.