Taj Exotica Resort and Spa melds unstinting luxury with a tranquil sense of harmony with nature. Fifteen minutes by speedboat from the airport, the resort is situated on the island of Emboodhu Finolhu, South Male' Atoll. Set in one of the only clear sand lagoons in the Maldives and surrounded by flawless beaches, it is impossible not to be seduced by the sheet beauty of the scenery even before arriving. This secluded retreat features 64 air-conditioned villas with breathtaking views of the ocean and lagoon. Most villas are over-water villas, each with a private pier. Truly, a luxurious romantic close-to-nature hideaway setting that would be hard to better anywhere in the Indian Ocean.