The 14 Luxury Private Island Resorts to Book Right Now - AFAR

"A pioneering barefoot-luxury resort in the Maldives emphasizing sustainable, slow travel—guests typically arrive shoe-free and by bicycle—and features villas designed for indoor-outdoor living with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms and reclaimed-material furnishings. The property recycles the vast majority of its waste, runs coral-restoration and sea-turtle rehabilitation programs, and repurposes discarded bottles in an on-site glass-blowing studio. Unique experiences range from treetop dining via zipline to stargazing at an overwater observatory; wellness is offered through a comprehensive center and an expansive kids club fosters creativity and exploration." - Laura Begley Bloom, Devorah Lev-Tov