Joanna James
The Maldives isn't known as a favourite destination for honeymooners and couples for nothing. Beautiful backdrops of blue, cosy villas, and the serenity of its islands all make for a great setting for romantic proposals.
With stretches and stretches of secluded, pristine shores at private island beach resorts such as Finolhu Maldives and similar others, proposing on the beach in the Maldives is sure to be a private and romantic endeavour. Walk hand-in-hand, enjoying the sound of the waves gently lapping at the shores and the feel of the sea breeze caressing your skin, and when you find the perfect spot, propose to your significant other with the timeless ocean as your scenic backdrop.
Whether you're staying at a normal resort or even a Maldives all inclusive water villa, check with the concierge to see if they can arrange a bespoke dining experience on the beach. Imagine a table set near the waves under the twinkling stars in a secluded spot on the beach, with no one around you two apart from yourselves and a private butler. It makes for an unforgettable setting for a proposal.
Charter a private yacht for a sunset cruise (if you're staying at an island resort, they often offer this as an activity that you can book). When you're both admiring the sun setting on the horizon and while your significant other is still distracted by the beauty of the sky, it's the perfect time to pop the question.
If you want a truly unique way to pop the question, why not do it in the water, or rather under the waves? Certain resorts can arrange scuba diving sessions during which you can propose to your loved one. How do you ask since you won't be able to vocalise a thing underwater? Using special banners and writing slates. And you can have the whole thing recorded or photographed if you wish so that you can keep it as a cherished memory to look back on and share with others as well.
If you'd rather propose on land and out of the sand, but still to a beautiful ocean backdrop, consider proposing out on the wooden decks or pavilions that most resorts have in common areas such as some of their restaurants.
Book a stay in an overwater villa at one of the many Maldives resorts. Then it will be just your significant other, you, and the ocean surrounding you on all sides. Amidst this wonderful tranquillity and the scenic and endless blues of the ocean and sky, pop the question.
If you like the idea of proposing over a meal but want to make it a truly singular experience, consider making a dinner reservation at one of the underwater restaurants the Maldives has. Enjoy an intimate meal as the fish and other marine creatures swim around you beyond the glass.
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