In recent years, the Maldives has embraced sustainable travel practices, with resorts, residents and tourists alike playing an important role in preserving this awe-inspiring setting for future generations.

Patina Maldives sits at the forefront of this conscientious goal, offering a beautiful vacation setting where zero-waste and energy positive practices inform every experience. This dedication began before the resort was built, with construction workers using refillable bottles, and over 300,000 pieces of individual greenery shipped in from neighboring islands that were due to be cleared.

The resort is home to 90 beach and water villas, each boasting immaculate designs by Marcio Kogan, one of the world’s leading figures in the Brazilian-Modernist movement. Each accommodation is replete with earthy palates, matte surfaces and swoon-worthy Italian marble bathrooms. Private pools come as standard in each villa, as well as personalized turndown service, a bottle of champagne upon arrival and daily seasonal fruit.

Despite the secluded location, Patina Maldives is home to 12 delicious dining concepts. The kitchens operate on a zero-waste policy, meaning nose-to-tail and root-to-leaf dishes throughout. The resort’s bars get in on the act too, producing cocktails with 30 fewer grams of carbon emissions in comparison to conventionally prepared drinks – this is one venue in which you can imbibe guilt free!

Wellness is another strong focus at Patina Maldives, with the resort’s spa built around the concept of flow. This extensive relaxation space features Watsu treatment rooms, a sauna, hydrotherapy pools, Hammam suite and sensory deprivation pods. British skincare brand Haeckels has even produced a line of exclusive spa amenities for the resort.

Taking the children along? Patina Maldives offers a Kids’ Club that features activities like scuba lessons, paddle boards, kayaking, biking and video games.