How to Choose the Right Island for Your Maldives Honeymoon
While the Maldives may seem like a paradisiacal honeymoon destination, with their unspoilt powder-white beaches and endless expanse of ocean glinting in the endless sunshine, this collection of 26 atolls and numerous luxury resorts can become as dull or frustrating as anywhere else if you choose the wrong island for you. Knowing exactly what you want from your romantic Maldives honeymoon and choosing the right island accordingly will make all the difference, and turn a potentially boring experience into a truly fabulous one. To make the selection process even more straightforward, Honeymoon Dreams has sorted out the winning attributes of some of the Maldives’ popular island getaways so you can choose the perfect one for you whether you want unadulterated relaxation, the finest spa treatments or buzzing nightlife on your honeymoon.
For total relaxation/privacy: Kandolhu
If you’re hoping for a honeymoon characterised by utter peace, privacy and relaxation then Kandolhu is the island resort for you. Nestled on a tiny island surrounded by wide sugar-white beaches and a vibrant house reef, Kandolhu creates an idyllic retreat where you can savour the utter bliss of doing nothing and connecting with a slower pace of life while also celebrating the start of your marriage. Relax in one of just 30 well-appointed villas, indulge in soothing spa treatments, select a novel from the library or just chill out on the beach and work on your tans.
Restaurants: Kuramathi
Delicious food is an important part of the honeymoon experience. To savour an impressive selection of diverse dining options why not book a Honeymoon Pool Villa at Kuramathi. In this heavenly location you can indulge in mouth-watering dining at the resort’s 10 restaurants – 3 offering buffet meals, 7 of them a la carte – and sip cocktails or other refreshing beverages at any of Kuramathi’s 6 top-notch bars. For a more intimate dining experience arrange a romantic meal for two at the Serenade Pavilion or feast on a delicious lobster dinner on a quiet corner of the beach.
Spa: Huvafen Fushi
If you want to enjoy sensual spa treatments at a world-class wellness retreat during your romantic Maldivian honeymoon then Huvafen Fushi is the island for you. This luxury resort’s Lime Spa offers elegant overwater pavilions in which to have your treatment, but also boasts the first underwater treatment rooms in the world, providing a surreal and magical setting in which to let all your tensions melt away. There is also an overwater gym and yoga pavilion, not to mention a manicure and pedicure suite and salt-water flotation pool. Why not treat yourselves to the 180-minute signature LIME Light Ritual, which includes a massage, fresh fruits and herbal tea.
Nightlife: Niyama
Couples who want a more upbeat honeymoon with vibrant nightlife are sure to love Niyama, a lavish island getaway with 3 outstanding bars. Descend into underwater den Subsix where you can indulge in a romantic champagne breakfast or enjoy a wine tasting or a lively club night. Alternatively you can savour the relaxed ambience of Dune, the resort’s poolside beach bar, where you can sip fruit-flavoured daiquiris and return for sundowners later in the day, while Fahrenheit is a chic but chilled rooftop nightspot which offers incredible views and live music.
On a budget: Meeru
Looking for an amazing hotel which offers all of the luxury and romance without the hefty price tag? Meeru is the island retreat for you, with its beautifully appointed rooms and villas – not to mention lavish over-water Honeymoon Suites – and its impressive selection of wining and dining venues. The resort also boasts a top-notch spa which seamlessly fuses traditional Oriental traditions with contemporary skincare regimes to give you a nurturing and rejuvenating spa experience. For fun and adventure in the golden Maldivian sun there is the snorkelling, scuba diving and exhilarating water sports, as well as excursions, golf and other land-based sports. Perfect for couples, the hotel also offers a range of romantic options guaranteed to get you in the mood.
