Anniversary Vacation Ideas | Anniversary Guides by My Romantic Travel

In the enchanting realm of the Maldives, where turquoise waters caress powdery shores, immerse yourself in the pinnacle of romantic bliss through beachfront dining. Creating a sublime culinary experience against the backdrop of the Maldivian sunset is an art. Here’s your guide to orchestrating an unforgettable evening of love.

1. Selecting the Perfect Location

Choose a remote stretch of white sand with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. The setting, whether beneath a canopy of stars or in the warm glow of sunset, sets the tone for an intimate and unique eating experience.

2. Planning the Culinary Delights

Collaborate with culinary experts at your resort to create a menu that tantalises the palate while complementing the romantic atmosphere. Consider eating freshly caught fish, luscious meats, and exotic fruits that have been professionally prepared to your preference. For a really immersive dining experience, embrace local flavours and delicacies.

3. Setting the Mood with Ambiance

With carefully designed decor and lighting, transform the chosen seaside location into a romantic retreat. Candles, fairy lights, and the soft glow of lanterns may all give a wonderful touch. Consider establishing a flower pathway leading to your dining location, producing a trail of petals that adds to the romantic ambiance.

4. Personalising the Experience

Personalise the event to reflect your unique love story to elevate the evening. Include important components like favourite songs, customised menus, or even a surprise aspect such as a fire dance performance. These personal touches will create treasured memories that will last long after the waves have washed away the sand imprints. As you revel in the serenity of your beachside dining in the Maldives, consider staying at and embracing the unparalleled luxury of Huvafen Fushi Maldives.

Romantic Beach

If you are looking for the perfect getaway to share with that special someone on a love-filled honeymoon, the Maldives is the place to go; here’s a quick guide to help you plan such a romantic rendezvous!

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Honeymoon | Image by Rayyu Maldives via Unsplash

Stay at an Adults-Only Island

While private resorts are each on separate islands, you can stay at one that’s exclusively for adults, especially couples, adding to the seclusion and privacy. An ideal option to consider is OBLU SELECT Lobigili where you can opt for the unique accommodation choice of an overwater villa built over a tranquil lagoon; with features like an infinity pool, deep bathtub, overwater deck and hammock and steps leading to the waters below for a swim anytime you choose, it provides the ideal hideaway for romance.

Indulge in Spa Healing

After what may have been a hectic wedding, newlyweds will no doubt be looking to enjoy some much-deserved relaxation on their honeymoon. Thus, when searching for the best island in Maldives for couples, choose one that has a spa exclusively for adults with double treatment rooms. You and your partner can look forward to embarking on a holistic wellness journey together and indulge in rejuvenating therapies for couples with various massages, body scrubs, bath rituals, facials and more.

Enjoy Private Dining

Part of the joys of a honeymoon on a resort island is that you can enjoy private dining in Maldives at enchanting backdrops. A popular option would be a dinner set up on a secluded beach area where you will be served exquisite dishes amidst the serenades of the sea and a star-filled sky. Some properties will also offer picnics or meals at sandbanks or deserted islands that come with sublime serenity. For something different, stay at a resort that has an underwater restaurant for fine dining beneath the waves!

Experience Romantic Activities

Those on their honeymoon can look to try some of the signature experiences on offer for couples that will make their getaway more unforgettable.  Amongst the most popular options is to go on a private sunset cruise on a traditional boat called a dhoni, while some resorts even offer such excursions on full moon nights which add to the magic. Certain properties will also arrange private movie screenings on the beach as well as offer a romantic photoshoot that let couples capture their honeymoon in paradise.

Maldives Wedding

Be it a wedding or a renewal of vows, Maldives offers the perfect destination for couples and here are some reasons why it’s ideal for a new chapter of love.

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Honeymoon | Image by Roberto Nickson via Unsplash

Private Island Resorts

The chance to celebrate your special day on a private island is not to be missed and is offered by resorts here the likes of OBLU SELECT Lobigili which has one just for couples! The best thing is, that such properties will take care of all the planning as well as decorating the venue and setting up the ceremony; afterwards, you can look to stay at an overwater pool villa which adds to the romance.

Idyllic Settings

When you opt to have a wedding or renewal of vows at the best resorts in Maldives for couples, you will get the chance to choose from diverse enchanting settings. Of course, a beach with a decorated area and an aisle of sand beside the Indian Ocean during sunset is a popular choice. For something different, some resorts will offer to host the ceremony on a heart-shaped sandbank offering the ultimate seclusion!

Memorable Ceremonies

It’s not just the settings that are distinctive but the ceremonies too. Some resorts will offer a dedicated ceremony master who will ensure things run smoothly; aspects like a wedding cake-cutting ceremony, a bottle of Champagne to celebrate the occasion, local snacks, and a renewal of vows certificate can be offered too. Properties may even provide a specially curated wedding gift hamper as well!

Unique Honeymoons

After the ceremony, couples can look forward to unforgettable honeymoons; you can savour an intimate candlelit dinner on the beach, while some resorts will additionally offer a romantic photoshoot and a special “floating breakfast” in the pool of a villa! Other highlights can include spa rituals for couples, sunset or full moon private cruises and movie nights on the beach under the stars.

Maldives

For the ultimate honeymoon destination, couples will be hard-pressed to find a finer destination than the Maldives and here are some compelling reasons why!

Good morning from your favourite honeymoon island destination in the middle of Indian ocean,
Good morning from your favourite honeymoon island destination in the middle of Indian ocean, | Image by Ibrahim Asad’s PHotograp via flickr

Private Island Getaways

Amongst the unique allures here is the chance to stay at a resort on its own private island that offers sublime seclusion and serenity. Such properties feature beach villas, though newlyweds should look to alternatively try an overwater villa for a unique and intimate experience. Ideal options include OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi which as one of the best Maldives all-inclusive resorts also offers a package with dining delights, unlimited drinks, selected non-motorised water sports and more.

Romantic Dining

Staying at an island resort means that couples can look forward to plenty of opportunities for romantic meals together with dinners on the beach under star-studded skies being a popular choice. Of course, certain properties take dining for couples literally to new depths in a good way; this can be experienced at some resorts that feature an underwater restaurant where you can dine amidst views of coral and marine life!

Spa Healing

After all the rushing about for the wedding, the honeymoon is the perfect period for couples to just take time off to relax and feel rejuvenated which also sets the mood for romance! Resort spas in Maldives offer the ideal setting with treatment rooms for couples so you and your partner can embark on a wellness journey together. Amongst the highlights would be signature local healing rituals such as a Maldivian sand bundle massage and a coconut shell massage.

Enchanting Cruises

One of the best things to do on a Maldives honeymoon is to set off on romantic cruises. The most popular option would be a sunset cruise on a traditional boat called a dhoni, providing the perfect vantage point to witness the sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky in mesmerising hues. For something different, stay at a resort that also offers a private full moon cruise where you can take in a magical sight at night amidst the serenades of the sea.

Maldives

When it comes to a country that exudes romance and offers the perfect setting for a destination wedding, you can hardly find a better choice than the Maldives and here’s more that couples should know.

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Beach_Weddings | Image by CrownTours Maldives via flickr

The Legalities

You may be surprised to know that while in the Maldives, destination weddings are very popular, those featuring two foreign nationals are not legally binding. However, don’t let that stop you from planning a wedding or renewal of vows ceremony here! Many couples tend to have a legally-binding wedding or register the marriage in their home country and have an enchanting and symbolic ceremony in this tropical paradise.

Resorts & Locations

For such a ceremony, the ideal choice would be an island resort with options like OBLU SELECT Lobigili being even more suitable since it’s exclusively for adults only adding to the privacy. The great thing is, such properties provide a choice of location for your special day; a secluded beach that’s been decorated and set amidst infinite ocean views is a perennial favourite, though some resorts even give couples a chance to renew their vows on a heart-shaped sandbank for two!

Types of Ceremonies

Those planning to tie the knot can look to have a conventional Western-style ceremony where the bride and groom wear typical wedding attire that makes for mesmerising pictures as well. That said, some resorts will offer the choice to incorporate more traditional local aspects for a truly distinctive Maldives wedding. It can include a “Bodu Beru” drum procession, Maldivian attire, a wedding officiant or dedicated ceremony master and delectable local snacks.

Special Additions

Resorts here will make your destination wedding even more unforgettable with certain inclusions on, during and after your special day. These can include transporting the couple to the ceremony location in a decorated buggy, a three-tier wedding cake-cutting ceremony, a curated wedding gift hamper, a bottle of champagne and a four-course, candlelit beach dinner. You could also stay at a luxurious beach or overwater villa with a private pool and sunset views for a magical honeymoon too!