How to Plan a Trip to the Maldives

"Positioned as one of the country’s most exclusive and expensive resorts, Velaa Private Island feels like an ultra-luxury playground where anything is possible — from Wagyu teppanyaki on the rooftop to nine holes at one of the Maldives’ only golf courses and a dedicated Wellbeing Village — all spread across an expertly crafted 47-villa island." - Katie Lockhart Katie Lockhart Katie is a travel and food journalist specializing in luxury brands and hotels. She has been writing and traveling the world full-time for more than four years. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines