Unlike other luxury travel destinations, in the Maldives, with five-star accommodations comes five-star diving. Situated at Baa Atoll, the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru offers some of the best subaquatic adventures in the region. With daily three-tank trips (two dives in the morning and one in the afternoon), you can experience all of the underwater wonders the Maldives is famous for. And what better way to wind down a day of action-packed dives than with a refreshing drink and an unforgettable view of the day melting into night over the stunning azure sea...

Happy Hour Dive Site: Dharavandhoo Thila

Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: Thilas, or completely submerged vast coral pinnacles, are a signature part of the Maldivian underwater seascape. Dharavandhoo Thila is a colorful reef where close encounters with marine life are nearly guaranteed. Octopuses, turtles, sharks and hordes of schooling fish enjoy these crystal-clear protected waters as much as divers do. If you’re into macro critters, comb the reef’s crevices for flatworms, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs and mantis shrimp.

Signature Experience: Mantas, mantas, mantas! Between June and October is when you’ll spot these majestic megafauna circling Baa Atoll. About 65 feet below the surface at Dharavandhoo Thila, there is a cleaning station, where cleanerfish live on two coral rocks and mantas come by for a quick bath. Kneel on the white sand below to watch rays swoop in from the abyss.

After surfacing from your afternoon dive, head to whichever bar you hear calling your name.

Watch the Sunset during Happy Hour at: Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: With four unique waterfront lounges, this resort has something for every traveler:

• When you’re on an island paradise, nothing beats being able to swim up to your favorite cocktail. Poolside Bar offers both submerged seating and service to chaise lounges that line the pool deck.
• If you’re in the mood for sand over surf, visit Blu Bar. Dig your toes in the white-sand floor and sip your alcohol of choice mixed with fresh-squeezed tropical juices.
• Just a short boardwalk stroll from the resort, Seabar is set up on a pier that juts out into the big blue, letting you watch as the sea comes alive at night.
• Head over to Shisha Bar for a nightcap of Turkish coffee and a traditional shisha pipe.

The best part? If you put a little too much happy into your hours, you can always book a spa appointment to help soothe the morning-after hangover.

Signature Drink: Coconut trees grow plentiful on Landaa Giraavaru. Order your fresh coconut water with a few splashes of rum for a refreshing cocktail. Bonus: a couple of coconuts against a sunset backdrop makes for the perfect island Instagram.