Stop! Don’t take that selfie. Instead turn that camera and capture these dreamy-eyed pictures of Maldives. From eye-catching vistas of soft-sand beaches and the crashing waves – you can almost hear the ocean sounds and taste the salt in the air! Take your camera, frame it well, and click away for an enviable Instagram feed.

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#1 Coco Prive

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On a hot sunny day, when you want to curl up, but not on the soft beach sand – this Swinging Nest will be your saviour. Located on the private Coco Prive island, it hangs from a coconut tree 2 metres above the lagoon. That apart, check out these amazing places to stay at in Maldives.

Tip: It comes with comfy pillows so you can carry a book or a drink and laze away to glory!

#2 Anantara Dhigu

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Located on the Dhigufinolhu island on South Malé Atoll, here’s another paradise to rest easy on your Maldives getaway. And when you want to feel the ocean breeze in your hair, what better than this Sea swing? Hop on and feel the waters caress your legs.

#3 Gili Lankanfushi

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Lying above a lagoon in the middle of the Gili Lankanfushi resort, climb atop The Hammock and stretch away from your problems, and stress under the warm Maldivian sun. This piece of endless paradise is all for your taking.

Tip: You can kayak, canoe or swim your way here.

#4 Piano Deck, Baros Hotel

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Baros – pushing the boundaries of seclusion since forever. Case in point, this Piano deck in the middle of nowhere where you can dine in peace and quiet. Shaped like a Grand Piano, this deck lets you eat dinner, lunch or breakfast in complete peace. Speaking of seclusion and romance, here’s what makes Maldives such a favourite among couples!

#5 The Golf, Velaa Private Island

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Set in the middle of a tropical island this golf course is equipped with a turquoise lake in the middle. And for the golf enthusiasts, you can sign even sign up for classes at the Velaa Golf Academy.

#6 The Baros Sandback

Did you ever #dream of a private #ceremony on our sandbank to celebrate your #love? ❣❣

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Set on its own lagoon, the Baros Sandback sits pretty on the Indian ocean offering an escape into the world of soft sands, the unending ocean and pretty horizon. Reserved for secluded dining experiences and even wedding, what would you do here?

#7 Ithaa Restaurant, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

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Proudly bearing the title of being the world’s first ever underwater restaurant, the Ithaa Restaurant pioneered the trend to push the boundaries of fine dining. Fancy a glass of the finest champagne as you watch the spectacular underwater world serenade around you? Of course, you do.

#8 The Maldives

Sometimes, to really take it in, you have to see it from above. Thank you @seefromthesky for this #SundayShare See you next week! . . #stayinspired #conradmaldives #conradhotels #hiltonhonors #beautifuldestinations #carewhereyoustay #maldives #travel

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Flooding your computer screens, overrated, glorified, oversold – call it what you may. Nothing beats the spectacle that is Maldives taken from up above. After all, PoV is everything.

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