1. Velaa Private Island, the Maldives – $1.8 million
The Velaa Private Island, which is owned by Czech billionaire Jiri Smejc and is situated in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Asia, is very likely the most opulent resort in the Maldives. Along with its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Velaa Private Island also has a fitness centre, a spa by My Blend by Clarins, and a wide array of recreational amenities, such as squash and tennis courts, a climbing wall, and a golf academy with 170 metres of lush greens and a swing studio created by Jose Maria Olazabal. Additionally, the cuisine served in the eateries on Velaa is just exquisite, making for an exquisite holiday. 80 people may stay at the resort’s 45 villas after significant construction and expenditure; rates for exclusive rentals of up to six nights start at $1.8 million per night.