Greece, the birthplace of western civilisation, is a country steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. From the iconic whitewashed buildings of the Cyclades to the ancient ruins of Athens, there is something for every traveller to enjoy.

Opened in October 2022, Faarufushi is the recent shiny addition from The Emerald Collection of hotels and presents an understated barefoot elegance in the Maldives' lesser-developed Raa Atoll. Surrounded by a beautiful 100-hectare lagoon, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Built to blend in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment, the Resort combines modern design with tropical scenery, creating aambience of natural and informal elegance, offering the ideal setting for guests to create new and memorable experiences.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli is situated on a private island isolated from the outside world in the Dhaalu Atoll of the Maldives archipelago. The overwater resorts there take luxury to a new level, and the ocean there is a turquoise bluer than anywhere else in the world. The Maldives, which consist of 99% of water and 1% of land, have roughly 1200 islands, of which 200 are inhabited. Numerous thriving coral reefs are sheltered by many of those other islands. Could this location actually exist on Earth?