Joanna James
As one of the world's most popular honeymoon destinations, the Maldives attracts couples from across the globe. From enjoying the country's scenic beauty to marvelling at its natural wonders, here are seven romantic things to do on a couple's holiday in paradise.
Tipped to be one of the most romantic ways to spend an afternoon during a stay in the Maldives, sunset cruises are a great way to catch the sunset. Witnessing this daily miracle from the beach will no longer suffice for those who have enjoyed the ocean-centred perspective as it offers couples a chance to glimpse the sun's descent from a unique vantage point. On offer through private tour operators and resort hubs, sunset cruises are conducted on catamarans, luxury yachts and other sailing vessels.
There's a reason why nearly all the best resorts in Maldives for couples contain their own spa facility. Couples who are vacationing in the Maldives must spend at least one day indulging in massages and other treatments available at local spas as the Maldives is one of the leading spa retreat destinations in Asia. Whether you are based at OBLU SELECT LOBIGILI or any other resort, the wealth of spa therapies accessible to couples in this island nation is truly staggering.
It is difficult to conceive of a more romantic excursion than one that guarantees sightings of blue whales and playful dolphins. Setting off in the mornings and the late afternoons, whale and dolphin-watching safaris are perfect for couples with a passion for marine life.
There's no better way to uncover the unusual geographical features of the Maldives than on an island-hopping tour. Cruising from one uninhabited island to another, couples can enjoy the privacy of these private beach paradises that are a world away from resorts and other tourists.
It would be difficult to find a more romantic dining hub than the Sea of Stars beach on Vaadhoo Island, which quite literally lights up under the night sky,
Home to not just one but three underwater restaurants, couples holidaying in the Maldives can now wine and dine under the Maldivian waves. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant and Subsix allow couples to enjoy their dinner in a glass cube submerged deep in the ocean and gaze upon coral reefs and marine species that swim past their table from the safety of the restaurant interiors.
Couples that love to get active will find a wide range of water sports activities that can be experienced together. From jet skiing around the coastline to banana boating and snorkelling, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the country's top water-based thrills and spills. Scuba diving, surfing, and water skiing are just some of the many other activities couples can get up to in the Maldives.
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