Lent, traditionally 40 days of fasting and prayer before Good Friday, began last week, leading Brummell’s thoughts to Easter getaways. A trip to a luxury resort in the tropical paradise of the Maldives is a far more tempting end to weeks of abstinence than the seasonal glut of chocolate eggs.

Located on the southernmost tip of the Addu Atoll, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa stretches across the white sand beaches of Villingili Island and has more than 29 acres of jungle foliage and natural lagoons. The accommodation ranges from private ocean retreats to tropical tree houses and is designed to complement the boutique-style experience of the resort.