Fodor's Expert Review Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

There’s luxury and there's luxury—Conrad Maldives, situated on two private tropical islands, provides a benchmark for sophisticated Maldives resorts. Choose a beach or water villa, or break the bank (possibly several banks) and go for a sunset water villa, with telescope, glass-floored living room, and a circular bed that rotates as you watch the sun dip below the distant horizon. Dine in Ithaa, an incredible underwater restaurant on gourmet fare and have the sommelier help you choose from 20,000 bottles of wine. Then stroll the quarter-mile bridge linking the two islands and watch out for the manta rays that glide and swoop beneath your feet. Go diving or snorkeling to come face-to-face with a dazzling underwater display of Technicolor marine life, from brilliantly colored coral reefs to real life Nemo and friends. Book 90 days in advance and get a 30% discount.