Joanna James
Ranked among the world's leading honeymoon hotspots, the Maldives offer newly married couples the chance to truly let loose and enjoy a piece of paradise. Here are ten of the best things to do during a honeymoon getaway in the archipelago.
Those who are heading to the Maldives for a honeymoon can not only tour the uninhabited islands of the country but also spend the day on a private island. Offering privacy and tranquillity in a pristine setting untouched by human development, a day on a private island can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most couples.
Vadhoo Island is quite renowned for the bioluminescent plankton that turns its beaches into a Sea of Stars every night but how many couples can claim to have dined on this illuminated beach?
Setting off in the late hours of the afternoon, couples can sip champagne and snack on canapés on a sunset cruise, which allows love birds the chance to witness the beauty of sunset from a truly unique vantage point. Available through a number of local tour operators and resorts, sunset cruises are conducted on Dhonis, catamarans, and even yachts.
Even if one's honeymoon budget is limited, staying at an overwater villa at The Residence Maldives Dhigurah or any similar luxury resort in Maldives is a veritable rite of passage for couples in love.
As one of the leading destinations in the world for spa retreats, no honeymoon in the Maldives would be complete without spending a day at one of the archipelago's countless spa facilities. Offering Ayurvedic, Swedish, Thai, and Balinese spa treatments, nearly every healing centre has at least a few couples' massage varieties on its spa menu.
Blessed with some of the most pristine underwater landscapes in the world, the rich marine life heritage and the sheer number of coral reef species occupying the sea bed of the Maldives makes it a scuba diver's dream. Couples who are not adept at diving can also learn how to dive at one of the many water sports centres in the country.
As one of the most romantic things to do in the Maldives, sailing from one virgin island to another can be an unforgettable excursion option for honeymooners in search of secluded beaches.
Taking private or bespoke dining to the next level, dining on the beachfront with your own personal butler is a luxurious dining experience that's available to all honeymooners and holidaymakers heading to the Maldives.
Witness the world's friendliest mammals in their natural habitat on a dolphin-watching cruise.
Setting sail on a private yacht with a full crew, couples can explore the length and breadth of the island nation on a multi-day excursion full of adventure and water sports activities.
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