How to Plan a Trip to the Maldives

"A short boat ride from the airport delivers you to a thatched-roof paradise that reads like the original Robinson Crusoe escape — but five-star: its 45 open-air overwater villas are rustic and eco-friendly (no-plastic policy and a 'no news, no shoes' ethos), and reserving one of the standalone Crusoe Residences gives you incredible privacy since they’re only reachable by boat." - 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