Whatever your holiday style – or age – you’ll find everything you need at these jaw-dropping hotels

Some destinations look amazing in photos and videos but can be a letdown in real life. Not the Maldives. This nation of 1,192 tiny islands scattered across the Indian Ocean is every bit as dreamy as imagined. Dazzling white sands, swaying palm trees, crystal-clear lagoons in myriad shades of blue and green, and spectacular sunsets must be seen to be believed.

Watch manta rays from The Muraka undersea residence or enjoy the spa at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island