by Maria Finn

Each tented villa consists of a living room, a bathroom, and a teak-furnished bedroom that opens onto a porch and Madivaru’s mosaic-walled infinity pool. After a day of diving or snorkeling, you can arrange for a private dinner on the beach or go night fishing in a traditional dhoni boat.

Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru, (960) 666-0760, from $3,165, including meals and excursions. Photo courtesy of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. This appeared in the March/April 2012 issue. See more tent hotels.