Like a gleaming jewel in the Indian Ocean, the Naladhu Maldives redefines the true meaning of island escapades, candice chan discovers during a weekend in paradise
AS FAR AS holiday destinations go, the Maldives offers the archetypical paradise island experience. Its postcard-perfect visage, composed of pristine white beaches and clear turquoise waters, is evident from the airplane as we descend on the perfunctory Malé International Airport.
But it is more than just its flawless looks that keeps the rich and famous coming back. Indeed, composed of some 1,200 islands across a chain of 26 atolls, many of them either uninhabited or occupied by a single property, Maldives offers the excellent isolated retreat for those who shy away from prying eyes.
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