Forget thatched huts. The villas at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari islands are curvaceous, wood-clad temples of sleek design – like Renzo Piano wonders dropped into the Indian Ocean – with glass walls opening onto private pool decks. Indeed, they’re so alluring that you’ll find yourself cancelling most plans; especially since each comes with a dedicated ‘Aris Meeha’ (the resort’s version of a butler) who can be summoned by WhatsApp to save you lifting a finger. When you’re ready to…

