Price: ££££
TA Score: 4.8
Google: 4.7
Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
Adults-Only Resort
Board: AI
Komandoo is a small adults-only resort in the Maldives’ Lhaviyani Atoll. Its size creates intimacy and calm, making it a favourite for couples. The island is surrounded by a clear lagoon and coral reefs, offering excellent snorkelling and diving.
Villas are scattered along the beach or built overwater, blending natural wood, thatch and modern comfort. Each provides seclusion, with terraces or decks to watch sunsets and sea life. Interiors are simple and elegant, designed to encourage relaxation.
The resort has a handful of dining options, including a main restaurant with live cooking stations and an overwater dining experience. The spa is set in tropical gardens, with treatments that use natural products.
Komandoo is peaceful, personal and authentic, perfect for travellers seeking simplicity and romance
Price: ££££
TA Score: 4.8
Google: 0
Hermitage Bay
Adults-Only
Board: All-Inclusive
Hermitage Bay sits on the quiet west coast of Antigua, tucked into a natural bay with a long beach and green hills rising behind. It is an all inclusive resort, but with a boutique scale that keeps things personal and calm. Suites line the beach or climb the hillside, most with private plunge pools and wide terraces. Interiors use dark wood, crisp white linens and light fabrics that flow with the breeze. It feels understated and elegant, with views that command attention.
The atmosphere is deeply peaceful. The beach is soft and uncrowded, the sea is calm, and staff move with quiet efficiency that makes guests feel at ease. Dining is à la carte and based on fresh, local ingredients, often organic and grown nearby. Menus change daily, and the style is creative Caribbean with international touches. The bar mixes cocktails with island rum and fruit, and evenings often feature live music, soft enough to complement conversation.
Wellness is a focus, with yoga, meditation and a small spa that looks across the gardens. The resort encourages unplugging and reconnecting, so there are no distractions of big entertainment or loud nightlife. Instead, days revolve around swims, books, strolls and conversation. Non motorised water sports are available, and boat trips explore the coast. Excursions can be arranged to nearby towns or to sail around Antigua, but many guests are content to stay within the bay.
Evenings are intimate. Lanterns glow, waves lap the shore, and couples dine under the stars. Hermitage Bay suits those who want simplicity, authenticity and privacy, with enough luxury to make the experience indulgent but not excessive.