Four years ago, on my way to Sri Lanka, I flew into the airport at Male and marveled at the picturesque island land and-seascapes viewed from above. I put the Maldives on my bucket list at that time! An extended Easter break set the idea in motion, and I am so happy that we chose Paradise Island to tick this off my bucket list. The resort is nothing less than spectacular. We stayed in a Suite over the water, with all types of fish, stingrays, reef sharks and other sea creatures swimming around us at all times of the day and night. We enjoyed a spa bath and fresh water pool all to ourselves, as well as plenty of room inside our air conditioned suite. There are 4 main restaurants on the island, and the food was to a high standard...especially breakfast! With all that sun, and crystal-clear water, the purest white sandy beaches, and lots to do, it's no wonder we left there feeling a little cheated by such a short stay (5 nights). I'm not sure if I will ever return...but I do want to! It is apply named "Paradise Island".