We spent an amazing 8 days at the Emerald Maldives Resort. From the very first moment you step onto the island, you immediately forget about the long journey and start enjoying every single moment. The warm welcome and personalized buggy ride with your names is already a sign that everyone is doing their best to make your stay unforgettable. Throughout your stay, you have a dedicated assistant available for all your needs, reminding you of your booked daily activities and restaurant reservations. I would like to personally thank Ramses, who took excellent care of us during our entire stay. All the restaurants are truly wonderful, but our favorite was Asiatique. The resort itself is beautiful, the villas are tastefully and modernly furnished, and the L’Occitane toiletries were a lovely touch. The sea and the coral reef surrounding Fasmendhoo Island are a paradise for snorkeling. Besides the usual beautifully colored fish, we saw a small shark, a manta ray, dolphins, and even a turtle during a snorkeling trip – amazing! I recommend choosing a beach villa on the opposite side of the island from the water villas – it's a great location, close to the main restaurant where breakfast and lunch are served, and also near the Sunrise Bar. We stayed in Jacuzzi Villa 226, which had great privacy, an almost private beach, and excellent conditions for snorkeling. I celebrated my birthday there and was pleasantly surprised with a bottle of Prosecco and a beautifully decorated bed – it really made my day. The staff are fantastic, friendly, and helpful, and I felt truly comfortable and welcome here. If I ever return to the Maldives, I would definitely choose this paradise resort again.