Joanna James
As one of the world's most popular honeymoon hubs, Maldives offers couples a host of exciting tourist activities to enjoy. Here are eight ways to spend your Maldivian honeymoon meaningfully.
Tipped to be an excursion that's tailor made for an island paradise the likes of the Maldives, embarking on an island hopping tour is a great way to discover the breathtaking geography of the country. Visiting one virgin island after another, couples can enjoy picnics on several pristine beaches and snorkel in some of the country's most pristine environments.
With the large number of spa resorts occupying the Maldives, it is little wonder that certain honeymooners head to the isles for an exclusive spa holiday. Indulge the senses and unwind in style with couples massages and other beauty treatments at local spas which offer Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese and Swedish spa therapies.
Setting out in the late evening hours, just before the sun sets, this one of a kind cruise experience is also one of the most romantic ways to spend time in the Maldives. Available through resorts and private tour operators, champagne and canapés are served on board as couples witness the sunset from the sea instead of the shore in this magical excursion. It is not uncommon for dolphins to swim alongside the vessels on these evening sailing tours.
Home to some of the archipelago's finest architectural wonders and cultural institutions, a tour of Male is not only an opportunity to shop around in the city's best boutiques but also to experience local culture like never before. The Grand Friday Mosque and the Islamic Centre are not the only highlights that are worth the while as Republic Square and the presidential palaces are equally stunning attractions.
Ranked among the world's top diving destinations, exploring the underwater coral gardens of the Maldives is a different kind of romantic adventure for couples. Sign up for a tour of the top dive sites in Maldives from HP Reef to Manta Point and come face to face with colourful marine life.
Conservationist couples and environmentally conscious honeymooners can give back to the destination itself by adopting a coral reef and helping to preserve the biodiversity of the country's oceans for generations to come. Coral restoration programs also allow volunteers to take part in coral planting efforts and other conservation tasks aimed at rescuing the marine life habitats off the coast of the Maldives. Travellers based at Adaaran Resorts Maldives or any similar venues deemed best beach hotels in Maldives also have their own eco-friendly activities and excursion options for couples.
Home to not just one but two underwater restaurants, dining under the sea is one of the unique experiences couples can sign up for during a honeymoon getaway. Couples can not only wine and dine with marine life passing by but also dig into some of the best seafood dishes the Maldives has to offer.
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