Hurawalhi

A romantic island resort in the Maldives' Lhaviyani Atoll: wooden pool villas, the 5.8 undersea restaurant and a serious eye on the reef.

Have you ever dined underwater? Until Hurawalhi, neither had we. This Lhaviyani Atoll resort is home to the largest undersea restaurant in the Maldives (5.8, named for its depth below the surface), where lunch and dinner come with a slow procession of reef fish on the other side of the glass.

The resort takes its cues from the water in every direction. Wooden villas come with a private sundeck, an infinity pool and the full run of luxury touches, while the surrounding seas glitter in that improbable Maldivian blue.

Romance is the prevailing mood. Between the island’s quiet spell and the calm of the Duniye spa, Hurawalhi has become one of the country’s most popular destinations for weddings and honeymoons; expect to share the sunset with other sultry-eyed couples.

There is more to do than gaze, of course: scuba diving, snorkelling and sunset cruises fill the days, and the food beyond the underwater showpiece is sensational in its own right.

Crucially for a Luxa Terra stay, Hurawalhi takes its environmental responsibility seriously, with conservation woven into resort life rather than bolted on.

For couples after a Maldives escape with a genuine sense of occasion, and a meal they will be describing for years, Hurawalhi is a romantic, well-considered choice.