Slides sweeping you straight into the sea below; retractable roofs for stargazing; a mind-blowing mix of eco-chic and barefoot-luxury: this kind of detail is what takes Soneva Jani to another level. Aside from just one vast four-bedroom Island Reserve (with more to follow), the one- to four-bedroom villas are set overwater, with private butlers, extensive terraces, rooftop dining areas, private pools, and more amenities and space than most other hotels' top-category suites.

At the jetty's heart, the three-storey Gathering is home to the main restaurant, So Fresh (which uses organic produce from Jani's own farm); a wine cellar; So Imaginative experimental kitchen's rarefied tasting menus; Soneva's ubiquitous cheese, chocolate, ice-cream and charcuterie rooms; and incredible destination dining.