COMO Maalifushi is the only resort to open in the Maldives' Thaa Atoll, nestled in the archipelago's southern reaches. With overwater villas and beach suites, COMO Maalifushi is therefore the ultimate away-from-it-all destination for families, couples, surfers and divers. There are some excellent breaks nearby as well as a string of uninhabited private islands, where there are seasonal whale sharks and manta ray sightings. Young guests are also encouraged to enjoy COMO’s signature service, design, cuisine and approach to wellness, through Play by COMO. The hotel offers three dining options: Madi restaurant serves a selection of international, Maldivian and healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine, Thila pool and lounge bar specialises in salads, pizzas and wood-baked seafood and Tai serves Japanese inspired sashimi and sushi with an ocean-facing cocktail bar. COMO Shambhala Retreat provides holistic wellness and Asian-inspired therapies, including signature massages, facials and reflexology. Eight treatment rooms, some of them double, are set over the water with views across the Indian Ocean.