Joanna James
While dining in Maldives is always special, some resorts take it to the next level offering a gastronomical journey of discovery set amidst spellbinding vistas. Whether you are indulging in a romantic dinner on the beach or learning to cook local delicacies, every meal becomes part of your island adventure!
There’s nothing quite like dining on a private stretch of beach reserved just for you, with soft white sand beneath your feet and the sound of waves as your soundtrack. Whether you choose to dine during sunset on the shore or by a lagoon, it’s an experience filled with romance at your luxury resort in Maldives. A table set with lanterns, torches flickering in the night, and the sky full of stars above you, set the stage for a magical beach dinner which happens to be a great setting to ‘pop the question’ if you wish!
Fancy learning how to whip up some delicious Maldivian dishes? Private island properties like Anantara Veli Maldives Resort give you a chance to find out more about local culinary secrets in an interactive cooking class. You will start with a stroll through the resort’s herb garden accompanied by a chef who will help you pick fresh ingredients. Then, begins the step-by-step class where you can create everything from tuna curries to decadent Maldivian coconut crème brûlée. The best part? You get to enjoy your culinary creations for lunch!
A short boat ride will take you to a deserted island, where you can live out your castaway culinary fantasies! Spend time unwinding on the beach, soaking up the sun or swimming in the azure waters, followed by a beach picnic just for you and that special someone. It’s a great way to get away from it all and enjoy quiet moments of bliss with your loved one. For more romance, head to the island for an intimate sunset dinner, with the stars and the ocean as your witnesses for this truly enchanting dining experience.
While you can enjoy meals at overwater restaurants in Maldives, you can also have a more secluded experience surrounded by the sea. Suffice it to say, there’s something incredibly special about dining in the middle of the ocean! Some resorts offer dinners on an overwater floating platform, where you can savour a private meal surrounded by endless blue. With a menu curated just for you and a dedicated waiter attending to every detail, this experience is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or simply the joy of sharing delectable dishes in a tropical paradise.
A dining experience doesn’t get more hands-on than getting the chance to catch your own dinner which is exactly what you can expect with sunset fishing in Maldives! Head out on a traditional boat called a dhoni and learn the ancient art of handline fishing, just like the locals do. As the sun sets, your boat will be expertly guided to areas where you will find grouper, tuna or snapper. After the thrill of the catch, hand over your prize to the chef to be cooked just the way you like it.
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