Arriving at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is a lesson in grounded glamour. The resort’s famous ‘no shoes, no news’ policy immediately sets the tone. After gliding in on a seaplane to be greeted by your own private boat and butler in one of the most beautiful settings on earth, removing your shoes to feel the soft, white sand in your toes is a grounding equaliser. I feel myself instantly breathe easier because the message is clear: it’s time to relax.
Once our footwear has been
