Exhale into the definition of paradise with a swoon-worthy backdrop of aquamarine waters, teeming reefs, flawless skies and lofty palms. Hit the urban capital streets for sightseeing and shopping. Whisk over to other islands by dhoni or speedboat to snorkel alongside Picasso and Rabbit fish, surf the Maldives’ most famous break or gear up to dive through bright coloured corals. Greet lurking octopus on an aquatic safari, get up close with turtles in rehab, try a spot of fishing or windsurfing and paddle towards ocean-filled horizons in glass-bottom kayaks. Catch a seaplane to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve which boasts the world’s largest mass of manta ray and or simply stake out your own slice of heaven on a private island for a blissful day of sand-dune dining. It appears fantasy island perfection does exist after all.