Joanna James
As one of the world's most popular honeymoon destinations, the Maldives welcomes couples from around the world each year. Here are 5 reasons why couples find the country irresistible.
While there may be a great many islands with sunny beaches around the world, few can compare to the majestic beauty of the Maldives. The Maldives is one of the earth's last remaining paradises and is made up of over a thousand islands. A vast majority of these islands are also uninhabited, meaning that pristine virgin islands are not an anomaly in this sun-kissed beach haven but the norm. With tropical weather conditions and sunny skies prevailing for most of the year, the warm waters and the breathtaking natural surroundings of the country are hard to compare to any other honeymoon destination. What's more, the secluded atmosphere of this largely underpopulated nation is also romantic in nature.
A honeymoon getaway is not only a chance to spend time together as a married couple but an opportunity to experience a host of exciting activities together. The Maldives is not only one of the world's leading water sports hubs but is tailor-made for a plethora of water-bound activities including surfing, windsurfing, sailing, cruising and deep-sea fishing. The underwater marine life heritage and the coral reefs make the country a prime snorkelling and scuba diving hotspot as well. Island-hopping excursions and dolphin watching safaris are just some of the many activities that are available to couples based in the Maldives.
One of the biggest selling points in the Maldives is its luxurious resort bases. For example, the Naladhu Private Island Maldives which is considered to be among the best resorts in Maldives is not a multi-storey rectangular structure by the beach but an all-inclusive space located on a single island. And the accommodation is not a mere honeymoon suite with luxury amenities as overwater villas and water bungalows are what serve as room options for all travellers. What's more, there are more than 140 different resorts to choose from and each of these resorts issituated on an island of their own with every comfort known to man supplied to its guests.
Another key difference between Maldives and similar beach laden honeymoon hubs is the privacy and seclusion the country affords its visitors. Maldivian resorts and worlds unto themselves and the whir of vehicles, traffic and pollution are as foreign to the Maldivian islands as beachside food vendors and crowded beaches. The Maldives offers honeymooners the perfect location to truly lose themselves without the tourist trappings that plague other beach hotspots.
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean in every direction, the ready availability of fresh seafood has made Maldivian cuisine one of the world's most underrated culinary styles. Foodies can revel in the taste of freshly prepared crab and seafood dishes while the resplendent spreads and buffets that are laid out daily in the country's five-star resorts alone are well worth the trip to paradise.
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