Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

"Although the Maldives isn't exactly hurting for luxury properties, Taj's Exotica Resort and Spa still manages to set itself apart from the pack. Occupying its own private motu (small reef/island), it's ideal for those craving peace and quiet, where villages with palm-thatched roofs and wood finishes on the exteriors and floors all come with panoramic Indian Ocean views. If you're not content to stay in bed all day, though, there are plenty of lounge-ready hammocks hanging on the beach, and activities like the sunset dolphin-watching cruise to keep you feeling like you're actually doing something. Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe."