Naladhu: Your Own Private Isle in the Maldives

Welcome to paradise. The dream of your own sublime island retreat is realized on Naladhu, the palm-fringed private island in the Maldives. Unsurpassed luxury and expansive private spaces are yours on this blissful atoll surrounded by the turquoise sea. Since its opening in March, Naladhu Maldives has been named one of the world's hottest new resorts by Conde Nast Traveler (2007 Hot List). With only 19 secluded villas designed by Bangkok-based designer Julian Coombs, the resort offers the ultimate in seclusion. Plunge into your private infinity pool, soak up the sun on your teakwood deck, swim and scuba-dive in the surrounding pristine waters... The choice is yours at Naladhu. The villas sport beautiful free-flowing spaces: spacious bedrooms and dressing rooms, open-air baths, steam rooms and garden rainshowers, and private gardens with your own dining sala. The best part of all? Your own House Master, a personal butler who attends to your every need and indulges your every whim. Rates start at $2,000 a night.