The Maldives of Course

THE POSHEST

Would you prefer the sparkling, new Ritz-Carlton? The expansive Amilla Fushi? The rare and wonderful One & Only? Soneva Jani? Waldorf Astoria’s Ithaafushi? So many places to disappear to; so few ways to go wrong.

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

For those considering cashing out their GameStop earnings to buy an island, there is a largely submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean that comes to mind. We’re referring to the Maldives, of course. Word has it, the archipelago extraordinaire is auctioning 50-year leases on several of its petite land masses.

Amilla Fushi

Imagine having unrestricted access to the most enviable escape for India's jet-setting elite—not to mention Taylor Swift, Madonna, Kate Moss, Joe Jonas, Shakira, Gwyneth Paltrow, Liv Tyler, The Beckhams, John Legend, Novak Djokovic, Chanel Iman, and more.

Soneva Jani

Thankfully, buying in isn’t the only option. With a stop on route in Abu Dhabi to pick up a new designer swimsuit, and a seaplane hop or yacht trip out to your atoll, getting there is surprisingly doable. The bigger challenge is choosing from perhaps the greatest selection of resorts on earth.

One & Only Reethi Rah

Would you prefer the sparkling, new Ritz-Carlton? The expansive Amilla Fushi? The rare and wonderful One & Only? Soneva Jani? Waldorf Astoria’s Ithaafushi? So many places to disappear to; so few ways to go wrong.

Ritz-Carlton