Why you should go: In a country famed for its ultra-luxurious private-island resorts, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd—yet the Residence Maldives does exactly that. Here, guests sleep in large private 5-star villas, dine above the Indian Ocean (and under the stars) at the end of a 750-foot-long jetty and snorkel above green sea turtles at Falhumaa reef. 

What's the big deal? This level of seclusion and rare all-inclusive luxury comes at a cost, and here, five nights for two people would typically exceed $10,000. But with this exclusive offer, members pay a fraction of that rate for a Beach Villa, Water Villa or Water Pool Villa—which includes your own private pool floating above the turquoise lagoon. And yes, that really could be you in the image above.

Travelzoo loves: Stays include all food and drink, plus free in-villa minibar (replenished daily), a guided house reef tour, a dolphin cruise and a glass-bottom kayak excursion.