Why The Maldives Is The Ultimate Honeymoon Paradise

Inform somebody you’ll Maldives and watch their head spin. It’s one of many world’s most attractive, attractive, unique and coveted locales; a spot celebrities frequent (Gwyneth Paltrow simply honeymooned there in December!) and most of us mere mortals solely dream of visiting. It tops most romantic journey bucket checklist journeys. We just lately lived the dream and had the possibility to discover this distant archipelago of atolls. It really is every thing you envision it to be—right here we break down what makes the Maldives such an unimaginable and unforgettable honeymoon hotspot.

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru.

Maldives 101
The Republic of the Maldives is a sovereign archipelagic nation situated within the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is comprised of 26 pure atolls consisting of twin island chains and it’s situated in a strategic space with entry to main worldwide sea routes within the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is definitely located on prime of an unlimited underwater mountain vary with greater than 1,190 islands and sandbanks. All of the islands are encircled by a lagoon which has essentially the most unimaginable crystal clear water. The islands are protected by a reef construction, housing among the world’s most unique and spectacular underwater life.

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru.

What Makes The Maldives So Superb?
You’ll undoubtedly fall in love with the unimaginable geography of The Maldives. The waters are essentially the most unimaginable shades of azure and turquoise. The white sand seashores are pristine and among the greatest on this planet and it’s sunny for a part of the yr (moist season is from Might by means of November). As a result of it’s such a distant vacation spot, it’s extremely non-public, which is why celebrities adore it—Gwyneth, The Biebers and influencer Chiara Ferragni have all just lately honeymooned there. As soon as you’re on resort, there may be not rather more to do than soak in all the great thing about your chosen island paradise. You’ll be able to dive, spa, dine, seaside discover, swim and fully unplug (all resorts do have Wi-Fi although!) Any transportation off resort is through boat or seaplane.

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Kuda Huraa.

The place to Keep
For the final word journey of a lifetime, plan your honeymoon stick with time divided between the 2 otherworldly 4 Seasons Maldives properties. Upon arrival at Malé airport, begin your island journey on the 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Kuda Huraa. You can be met by resort workers and whisked to your vacation spot through speedboat experience. The resort’s breezy and luxe open air foyer units the tone for absolutely the Zen you’ll expertise at this lavish island paradise—even when the resort is at capability you’ll really feel as if you will have this Maldivian village-feeling property all to your self. There are a number of totally different room varieties to selected from at Kuda Huraa and every is spectacular, however the selection honeymoon decide is a dawn overwater villa full with your individual infinity pool you’ll be able to dive into out of your bed room and look over the azure waters of the crystal lagoon that surrounds you (you can even entry the ocean through a ladder in your bungalow deck).

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Kuda Huraa.

The resort may be simply navigated on foot or through bicycle and attending to the resort’s Island Spa is a specific deal with as you hop on a standard dhoni boat to ferry you the quick distance throughout the lagoon. For essentially the most supreme spa expertise, go to at evening for the Secrets and techniques of the Sea scrub/wrap/floating therapeutic massage loved underneath the island’s stars. You may as well dive, paddle board, take a scenic cruise across the island or simply luxuriate in your bungalow and revel in world-class non-public eating—indulge your self!

Pictures by Alison McGill.

To succeed in your subsequent resort cease, hop aboard a Trans Maldivian Airways flight and take a 30-minute island hop to 4 Season Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru. This lush, verdant island hideaway is situated within the BAA Atoll UNESCO Biopshere Reserve that’s centered on wellness because of the traditional Indian healthy-lifestyle follow of Ayurveda. Probably the most unique lodging listed here are additionally overwater villas, the place you’ll be able to dive straight out of your deck into the ocean for a swim or snorkel and observe lots of species of Maldivian marine life, together with manta rays.

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru.

With a concentrate on wellness, the resort has its personal Ayurvedic physician on-staff who you’ll be able to guide a seek the advice of. The physician will consider your present physique and thoughts state and counsel methods for optimum wellness (an ideal factor to do after the stress of marriage ceremony!). The open-air spa is sort of merely some of the spectacular on the planet and far of the menu is targeted on remedies with an Ayurvedic twist. The 75-minute Abhyanga therapeutic massage is a should do—two therapists work in tandem utilizing heat oils that are chosen particularly for you based mostly in your dosha and the therapy closes with a steam bathe and custom-mixed physique scrub.

Pictures courtesy of 4 Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru.

One other of our favorite honeymoon experiences at Landaa Giraavaru is reserving the mid-ocean desk for 2 eating expertise, the place you sail out from the resort’s shore to a floating platform in the midst of the Indian Ocean for a candlelight dinner served by boat. Sound like a dream? Every little thing about this property and Kuda Huraa completely is.

Getting There

When you’re going to indulge your self with the final word celeb honeymoon, you need to get there in excessive model so contemplate forking out with a enterprise class ticket to Maldives on Cathay Pacific. From Vancouver and Toronto, you’ll be able to fly direct to Hong Kong, then join on to your island oasis from there. Although the journey is a protracted (i.e. 12 hours to Hong Kong from Toronto, then one other six to Malé) Cathay’s enterprise class cabin ensures you arrive rested and relaxed because of your journey pod that comes outfitted with a completely reclining mattress, quilt, tons of films and exhibits on Netflix, and gourmand meals on demand (every meal comes with a full cheese and dessert course fantastically displayed on a correct trolley!).

Inside Cathay Pacific’s The Wing Lounge in Hong Kong. Photographer courtesy of Cathay Pacific.

The dan dan noodles are renown as among the finest airport lounge dishes on this planet! Pictures courtesy of Cathay Pacific.

You seemingly can have a layover in Hong Kong which supplies you time to take a look at Cathay’s world-renown airport lounges. There are 4 in complete—The Wing, The Bridge, The Pier and The Deck. You can actually spend days in these excessive design model areas—which really feel extra like a luxurious house or resort than a lounge—experiencing all of the unimaginable meals choices (hiya noodle bars—Cathay Pacific’s dan dan noodles are legendary) and facilities like foot massages, showers and tranquil, cozy sleep areas.