Most Maldivian resorts are located on their own private island, but Six Senses Laamu goes one better: it’s got an entire atoll to itself, a mere five degrees north of the Equator. This means guests inherit a vast house reef for snorkelling and diving, as well as several deserted islands to explore – not to mention the country’s most famous surfing wave, Yin Yang, that breaks just offshore of the resort. Meanwhile for adventurous palates, there’s the alfresco ice cream parlour peddling more than 40 weird and wonderful flavours like wasabi and sour cream, or black pepper strawberry.