Just four months after opening its main island following a 15-month $30-million renovation, the Hilton Maldives has taken first place among luxury resorts in the Maldives.

The resort's undersea restaurant - the only one of its kind in the world - was voted the Best Innovative Concept (outside of lodging) prize by the internationally recognised Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris.

Sited in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts on two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon.

The beaches of soft white sand fringed by palms lead to the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Diving in the world's most remarkable waters and snorkelling opportunities are on offer as well as tennis, water sports (windsurfing, canoeing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing) a gym, wireless Internet, shopping, big game fishing, meditation and yoga.

Dining options in the seven restaurants offer outstanding cuisine and a visit to the world's first all-glass under-sea restaurant, 5m beneath the waves next to a coral reef, is a must.

The islands have three bars where guests can socialise, experience premium wines and 100 different kinds of cheeses or enjoy cocktails and champagne overlooking the lagoon.

A spa aficionado's paradise, an over-water spa villa with its own treatment room offers endless opportunities to indulge.

Spoil yourself at this six-star resort set on the beach with ocean views and garden-bathrooms.

Your package includes return economy flights to the Maldives, return seaplane transfers, seven nights' accommodation with meals. From R20 100 per person sharing, this package is available until March 12 2006.