Constance Halaveli Maldives: Overwater Villas on a Turquoise Lagoon

Constance Halaveli Maldives sits in the North Ari Atoll, its island shaped like a traditional Maldivian dhoni and ringed by thatched overwater villas on a lagoon of almost unreal turquoise. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it is one of the most photogenic resorts in the Maldives and a strong base for diving the atoll's famous manta and whale-shark sites.

The dining is relaxed and island-appropriate. Jahaz is the main sand-floored buffet restaurant and bar, served indoors or beneath the stars on the beach; Jing hovers over the lagoon on stilts with a fusion of Asian dishes and a European twist; and Meeru brings barefoot barbecue-grill dining to the beach.

For overwater living on a spectacular lagoon, Halaveli is a Maldivian classic.

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