If you've ever scrolled through Instagram and stopped dead at a picture of an overwater bungalow, chances are you were looking at the Maldives. It's the most bucket-list trip, and for a good reason.

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Stars including Millie Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucci and Katie Lowes have been blown away by the Indian Ocean island nation’s remote and energetic beauty—and over-the-top incredible island retreats. By ...