Cocoa Island © Cocoa Island

The aptly-named Paradise Resort is located on North Malé Atoll, less than six miles (10km) from the airport. The resort, referred to locally as Lankanfinolhu, is very small, as the entire island is only 3,200 feet (1km) long and 750 feet (230m) wide. The resort uses the space well though, and offers activities like squash and volleyball, and watersports and scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters. Paradise Island also has a spa and three restaurants serving Japanese, Italian, and Western cuisine, and a 24-hour bar with a disco.