In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth
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Located in the Maldives, and one of the worldÕs most expensive getaways, is the Soneva Gili resort. Soneva Gili is a collection of luxury villas on stilts and is home the largest over-sea villa in the world. Take a bike trip around the private lagoon. Catch a boat taxi to Male or take a dip in the impossibly blue sea. Just do yourself a favour, watch out for the sharks. (Photo Credit: © Sleepydog Ltd / Colin Offland)