Highlights of the Maldives: What to Experience on Your Honeymoon
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Iconic Overwater Maldives Luxury
The Maldives is unbeatable for the world’s most luxurious overwater villas. Imagine an intimate romantic sanctuary where your ceiling slides back to reveal the Milky Way, or a private balcony with a waterslide that drops you directly into the turquoise Indian Ocean. Most villas feature private infinity pools, glass-floor viewing panels, and state-of-the-art entertainment, ensuring your “do not disturb” sign is the only thing you’ll need.
Romantic Dinners Under the Stars
In the Maldives, your butler or concierge specialist will arrange intimate, “toes-in-the-sand” culinary journeys. Imagine a private table on a deserted sandbank or a candlelit dinner at the water’s edge, where a personal butler serves a tailor-made menu under a canopy of stars. It is the ultimate expressionn of romance, curated just for the two of you.
Manta Ray & Whale Shark Encounters
Dive into the turquoise crystal-clear waters for a life-changing encounter with the giants under the sea. in the Maldives you’ll be guided to the best spots for swimming alongside majestic Manta Rays and gentle Whale Sharks.
Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruises
There is nothing quite like the sight of hundreds of spinner dolphins leaping in the wake of a traditional Maldivian dhoni. As the sky turns shades of fiery orange and pink, sip champagne and enjoy gourmet canapés while these playful creatures put on a natural acrobatic show just for you.
Professional Drone & Photo Sessions
Your Maldives dream honeymoon deserves more than just selfies! Our hotel partners can arrange professional photo sessions, including high-definition drone photography, to capture your journey from the sky, a cool “bird’s-eye view” of you and your partner on a pristine white sandbar, surrounded by nothing but shades of blue.
Stargazing at the Equator
With virtually zero light pollution and a location near the equator, the Maldives offers some of the best stargazing on Earth. Visit an overwater observatory to see the rings of Saturn through a research-grade telescope, or simply lie back on a “star bed” on your deck as our experts point out constellations from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
FlyBoarding: Jet Skis on Steroids!
For the couple that loves an adrenaline rush, FlyBoarding is a must. Strapped to a board and propelled by high-pressure water hoses connected to a jet ski, you’ll catapult into the air like a superhero. It’s an exhilarating, “must-try” sport offered at our top-tier resorts—perfect for adding a dash of thrill to your chill.
Maldives quick facts:
Language – The Maldivian language is Dhivehi, an Indo-Aryan language with its origins in Sanskrit. Though Dhivehi is the official language, English language is widely spoken in the country. Practically every Maldivian speaks English because it’s the language used in Maldivian schools.
Currency – The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency. All major credit cards are accepted in the country.
Time Zone – Maldives time is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
Electricity – 240 volts is standard in the Maldives, so adapters are recommended. (110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances)
Climate – Year-round temperature hot tropical climate. The average high temperature is 31.5 degree Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degree Celsius. The Southwest monsoon from May to October brings rain and the Northeast monsoon from November to April is generally sunny.
Clothing – Cotton clothes suits well with the hot tropical climate of the Maldives. Tourist are expected to respect local culture and dress modestly when visiting or staying on inhabited islands. Sandals are ideal, as you may often want to slip them off and go barefoot.
