Resort Sun Siyam Iru Fushi (Miladhunmadulu Atoll, Maldives)

They are warm, welcoming, caring and efficient and play a vital role in the success of this holiday of a lifetime.

The reality exceeds anything you might want to do to massage the content of any photo image. Every view is picture postcard and more. These are views that you’ll remember, always.

A main attraction is that tennis courts, children’s activities, pool, gymnasium, spa, massage etc; are among the seemingly endless list of available services. So, yes, it is all inclusive of everything you could want. Just make sure that there’s a one way

Nights can be hot and humid, so out come all the nocturnal creatures, including lizards. Given this remote location, it’s not unusual to find them in the lounge area, or even the bedroom! Mosquitoes … and wasps … too, can be a pain but less so in elevate

Unless arriving by boat, the water plane is always OK but seems very hit and miss. It’s quite exciting and concentrates the mind after a long journey to the Maldives.

Fill up on breakfast but bring your financial adviser along before investing in lunch or dinner. These take forever to arrive and come in small portions anyway. The cost of dining is astronomical!