Diamonds Athuruga, Maldives

Boasting elegant beach bungalows, junior suites and beautiful overwater villas, Diamonds Athuruga is surrounded by waters teeming with brightly coloured fish and other marine life. Superb snorkelling can be done straight from the island.

Beach bungalows give direct access to the beach and face the ocean, each has veranda and private terrace. Junior suites are located directly on the beach. Water villas feature large private terraces and direct access to the ocean and in an exclusive position at the very end of the jetty are a couple of two bedroom villas. Décor has a distinctly Italian design motif.

The resort has no fewer than five restaurants covering Japanese, European, Italian, Asian and specifically Maldivian cuisine. Thari overwater restaurant is exclusive to guests staying in overwater villas. Guests can also pre-book the resort's Vegan Experience. There's a spa, watersports centre, dive centre, boutique and tailoring services.