For those who are looking to enjoy a romantic honeymoon or vacation in the Maldives, five premier resorts boast some of the nation’s most luxurious water villas. Here are the details:
Awarded both the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 and TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice 2015, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, is an exceptional romantic destination. Encompassed by crystal clear waters of one of the Maldives’ biggest lagoons, the island resort is set amongst thriving foliage. A number of villas stretch over the blue sea and feature sundecks and plunge pools.
Couples have access to a plethora of relaxation and leisure activities, including treatments at Jiva Grande Spa, gourmet dining, idyllic beaches, and pristine waters.
Set entirely in private, the W Retreat & Spa is heaven for couples who want to celebrate their recent nuptials in seclusion. Offering 78 retreats in five unique styles, guests can easily dictate how they want to spend their stay.
A Fabulous Lagoon Oasis villa overlooks crystal clear waters that can be accessed from the sundeck. Glass-panelled floors allow continuous sightings of tropical sea life, and a special night light makes the undersea world dazzle in a new way.
A Wow Ocean Escape sanctuary expands over the Indian Ocean, providing seascape views all around. The expansive sundeck features an infinity pool, and entry into the warm salt water is merely down the steps.
Given the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2015 for Best Hotel in the World, Gili Lankanfushi allows couples exulting in newlywed bliss to choose from 45 villas that stand over the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Rooftop decks afford the opportunity to soak up the sun by day and stargaze at night, while private sea gardens provide an ideal place to take a refreshing dip away from others.
Set amidst verdant flora, the Jungle Cinema is a wonderful spot to pair a Hollywood film with a Hollywood-themed dinner. The Wine Cellar is a relaxed subterranean venue where guests can take refuge from the heat and taste an assortment of chocolate, wine, and cheese.
Paradise awaits the recently betrothed in one of 57 water villas at Constance Halaveli. Upon arrival, it is apparent why the intimate resort was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015. Set on a mesmerizing private island, the luxurious sanctuary offers prime relaxation. Vaulted ceilings, furnished sun terraces, and personal plunge pools create a magical place in which couples can delight in their first retreat as husband and wife.
Elegant dining can be enjoyed at Jahaz Restaurant and Bar, which serves a buffet of international cuisine. Live music and themed evenings are also on the menu in the restaurant’s outdoor dining area.
For the new Mr. and Mrs. seeking to have a memorable honeymoon, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort & Spa offers a utopia of delights. Couples can luxuriate in candlelit baths, be treated to unique turndown services, enjoy special in-room decoration, indulge in a champagne breakfast in bed, and let any leftover wedding planning stress melt away under the hands of a masseuse.
The 50 over-water bungalows all offer the likelihood of observing myriad colorful fish in the turquoise sea below. Some rooms have direct access to the placid, transparent water of the lagoon.