It is hard to imagine anywhere more idyllic than the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Huraa in the Maldives. A tropical paradise on its own private coral island, this addition to the fabulous Four Seasons collection epitomises chic simplicity and informal luxury.  
 
Voted Tatler's Hotel of the Year for all the elements about which we fantasise. Picture the canvas; a Robinson Crusoe island with palm fringed beaches and crystal clear seas. Add the cool clean lines of beautifully appointed thatched villas, exquisite restaurants, limitless watersports and a hefty sprinkling of deluxe treatment to get a notion of what the Four Seasons is all about. Then times it all by a thousand percent for an inkling of the far, far better reality.  
 
Twenty-five minutes skimming across the brilliant blue Indian Ocean by speedboat brings guests to this privileged cocoon in inimitable style. Privacy is guaranteed in individual air-conditioned bungalows and villas, each impeccably furnished and finished with charming touches such as Matisse inspired coral carvings. Beach front bungalows in gardens nudging the platinum sands have refreshing outdoor showers or plunge pools whilst beautiful water villas of various sizes are built on stilts over the iridescent shallows. Private sundecks leading down to the water, glass walled bathrooms, DVD movie and sound systems and much more make these water villas a truly luxurious option.