The serene lifestyle of this beautiful little member of the renowned Banyan Tree group will certainly tempt the discerning castaway with a seriously will-testing Maldivian formula for unfettered escapism in style. Located on Vabbinfaru island in the North Malé Atoll - in a world without cars or even roads - it blends the dream-like tranquillity of a romantic faraway island with a sense of natural elegance and effortless well-being. Its charming thatched villas with their mahogany and cast-iron furniture are framed by a crystal-clear lagoon and dazzling beach almost surreal in their beauty. The beguiling result is a magical setting that could hardly be bettered for those seeking to retreat to a private world of peace and privacy - but who also value the reassurance of being pampered by those countless little - but essential - creature-comforts that mark a resort of true distinction.