Built from eco-friendly materials (palm, coconut, teak, bamboo), Gili is one of the most eco-friendly resorts in the Maldives, with its own organic vegetable and herb garden and an active program conservation of the marine environment.

45 overwater villas resemble wooden boats floating on the ocean against a backdrop of silky white sand beaches and lush vegetation. Seven free-standing residences offer a "castaway experience," while others line the piers on stilts.

All residences are built from weathered planks with palm treesrooftops, have a central living room and an open deck with direct access to the lagoon. Solid wooden furniture creates a colonial feel, and the rooftop terrace invites you to a romantic getaway under the stars.

At Kashiveli Beach Restaurant, chef Aldo Cadau organizes a variety of themed nights: an Asian street market, a Mediterranean spice bazaar and a gastronomic journey with masterful cooking demonstrations from around the world. An Indian evening is a fabulous exotic feast of curries, tandoori and dosai led by charismatic sous-chef Harinath Govindaraj.

At the Japanese restaurant By The Sea, the chefs prepare superb sushi, sashimi and Japanese fusion cuisine. Grab a front row seat and sit back to enjoy the Teppanyaki griddle cooking show in the open kitchen.