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Spend your honeymoon in the Maldives

by Pushpitha Wijesinghe Posted on
Holidays and vocational retreats are in many a form that one can take at will, but a honeymoon is a once in a life time experience that will remain etched in memory forever. To highlight the moment of an unbreakable vow, there is no better retreat than the Maldives which offer the world’s best backdrop to celebrate love in tranquillity and seclusion. Presenting endless opportunities from dinner under the stars to exploring the thousands of uninhabited atolls to diving into the mesmerizing turquoise waters for an underwater exploration, this island holds an intoxicating magic revolving around it that will dazzle you and your partner.
For the more adventurous couples there are many activities to engage in. Diving, snorkelling, water polo, island hopping and night fishing trips are few of a plethora of excitement that awaits you where no two days will be the same. Be sure to catch the amazing boat trip towards the glorious sunset and enjoy a meal out in the sea with only the wind in the hair and the lap of the waves for distractions. Seek sanctuary at a Maldives Luxury Hotel to make the best of the most romantic vacation you will ever have with the love of your life. Designed in the fashion for a foot-in-the-sand easy going experience, Cocoa Island Maldives is a small private island Maldives Resort that will keep you returning back to relive the perfect honeymoon experience.
Categories Honeymoon

Top Honeymoon Destinations in Maldives

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To make the most of every second of your honeymoon in absolute seclusion surrounded by  stunning stretch of white sandy beaches and endless sapphire ocean enclosing isolated islands, the place to head off as you tie the knot is Maldives. The only distractions will be the wind in your hair and the mesmerizing beauty that surrounds you in this paradise array of exotic islands as you and your partner luxuriate in the romantic bliss of honeymooning.

Renounced for their excellent yet discreet hospitality services so as to not to disrupt the tranquility, Maldives has within it the perfect formula for the most romantic getaway.

With 26 atolls that make up an archipelago containing a staggering 1,192 coral islands, your choices are plentiful. While north and south Male atolls are more touristic for its amazing beauty, tranquility can be captured in locations such as Ari Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Thiladhunmathi and Maamakunudhoo to name a few of many.

In terms of hospitality, Maldives Resort and Maldives Luxury Hotels come second best to none! From its mouthwatering cuisine to unsurpassed luxury accommodation in spots of nature’s picturesque best, Anantara Dhigu Maldives is a favorite amongst the local and foreign lodger.

Categories Adventures

Enthralling Maldives Sunset Cruises

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Visitors to the idyllic Maldives should avail themselves of the opportunity to take a sunset cruise. You may embark on a traditional Maldivian vessel, a dhoni, which will take you into the mesmeric Indian Ocean waters during the sunset hours. Watching the sun set from the middle of the ocean will truly be the opportunity of a lifetime. Often visitors will be able to see the endearing antics of dolphins in the ocean waters.

Selective visitors choosing amongst Maldives island resorts will find an outstanding choice in the Naladhu Maldives. This quality Maldives hotel provides excellent accommodations with impeccable service.

 

Categories Adventures

Useful Surfing Tips for the Maldives

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The idyllic Maldive Islands have been acclaimed as one of the world’s premier surfing destinations, providing excellent conditions for the sport. However it is appropriate to keep in mind some valuable tips. Currents and tides perform an important function in determining suitable surfing conditions in the islands. Surfing breaks occur in proximity to the atoll channels and most swells are from two to four feet high. It is important to wear booties as the dead corals near the shore tend to be very sharp. Discerning visitors who seek a superior villa in Maldives will be pleased by the attractive Anantara Kihavah. Counted amongst the outstanding Maldives resorts this fine rest offers excellent accommodations and impeccable service.
Categories Weddings

Weddings in Maldives

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One of the most romantic destinations in the world, the Maldives is popular amongst couples looking to celebrate an unforgettable wedding. Instead of walking up the isle in a church, couples can take a walk along pristine beach sand and pledge their undying love to each other while in the backdrop the sun sets in all it glorious splendour. Weddings in Maldives can also involve a traditional island ceremony that features local costumes and drums. Those looking for a secluded Maldives resort that is ideal for couples can stay at Anantara Veli Maldives. Home to spacious Maldives bungalows, the resort also offers beach weddings and ceremonies on a traditional Dhoni (local boat).

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Spend a memorable honeymoon in Maldives

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Maldives has long been known as a perfect honeymoon destination because of its white sand beaches, blue waters, tranquil nature and magical sunsets, perfect for a romantic getaway for newly married couples. For honeymooners who come to these archipelagic islands there are special packages available to choose from that can be customized according to their needs.
For those who come to this country on dreamy holidays there are a large number of things to do such as scuba diving in the deep seas or snorkelling in the shallow waters around the island. Most of the hotels that cater to couples are located right on the shore or at least along the coastline making it possible for one to enjoy the seclusion of a private beach during a vacation in this island nation. What is more, some of the suites that are typically for honeymooners have private balconies from where couples can watch the sun set and even enjoy a candle lit dinner for two under the stars.

Most of the rooms for newlyweds are decorated with exotic flowers and have contemporary comforts and conveniences within them. There are also spas, clubs, live music and other entertainment options to enjoy making it a grand experience that couples will surely cherish for the rest of their lives.

What is more, for those who are outgoing and keen to soak up the culture and the sights and sounds of these tropical islands, there are crafts bazaars and markets, traditional and folk music and dance festivals and trips to traditional fishing communities. All these activities and excursions help make ones stay in this island paradise a truly a memorable one.

There is many a Maldives resort that caters to couples on vacation in this romantic country. Accommodation can be found in Maldives bungalows that are both chic and simple at the same time providing all the luxuries that a couple on a holiday will need. The water bungalows at Anantara Veli Maldives is one such accommodation set amidst an amazing location overlooking turquoise waters with colourful fish swimming below. A stay here will indeed make for a memorable honeymoon that will be fondly remembered and treasured forever.

 

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Dream Weddings in Island Paradise Maldives

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A wedding is not just a joining of souls but the event of a lifetime and where better to celebrate one’s I do’s than in the paradise isles of the Maldives. Renowned as one of the world’s favorite honeymoon locations the island collective has also become the dream destination for one of a kind, unique weddings in the recent past. Laden with azure water and white, powdery beaches it is difficult to conceive of a more perfect location to start a new life together and the world’s affianced have most definitely taken notice.

Offering potential husbands and wives a wide range of special wedding packages to choose from the island archipelago specializes in unique and one of a kind wedding celebrations that are available nowhere else in the region. One of the hot pick Maldivian wedding experiences is of course the underwater wedding ceremony. Taking place in the heart of a vibrant coral reef this beneath the surface nuptials offer couples the once in a lifetime opportunity of saying “I do” in a wedding celebration attended by stunning schools of marine inhabitants beneath the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. Those who wish to remain dry during the ceremony can opt for a slightly less unusual underwater wedding inside a chapel submerged 5 meters beneath the surface.

Couples can also choose to celebrate their vows the way Maldivians do in a traditional ceremony complete with costumes, drums and age old customs which includes a tree planting ritual.  Sunset weddings are also very popular among engaged couples as this particular ceremony takes place in the orange hued sunset hours on board a Maldivian boat called a Dhoni and is followed by an exquisite beachfront dinner party under the stars.  Alfresco beach weddings are another alternative option for duos who wish to capitalize on the stunning surroundings of their exotic wedding location.

The most enticing reason to select the island collection as one’s wedding destination is of course the fact that it doubles as a fantastic honeymoon location as well. Eliminating the need to plan an exotic, relaxing honeymoon the Maldives provides an all in one wedding experience complete with an idyllic honeymoon in one of the most romantic places on earth.

Couples in search of luxury Maldives island resorts should look no further than the Naladhu, Maldives. Ideally located on the shores of a stunning beachfront this exquisite Maldives hotel offers breathtaking villas with private pool facilities facing the Indian Ocean.

Categories Weddings

Memorable Underwater Weddings in Maldives

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The Maldives has acquired a strong reputation as a delightful wedding and honeymoon destination. The pristine sandy beaches, tropical sun and sapphire waters are always inviting, but the couple who desire something out of the ordinary can opt for a unique underwater wedding. Exchanging vows with your loved one surrounded by ocean waters and sea creatures is a never to be forgotten experience, a truly memorable occasion to be treasured for a lifetime. Discerning travellers considering luxury hotels will be well-served by the Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas. These excellent luxury hotel resorts offer well-appointed accommodations and gracious hospitality.
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Honeymoon in Maldives

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The tropical islands of Maldives present exceptional honeymoon getaways. With sun kissed, white sandy beaches, the paradisiacal islands are home to turquoise lagoons. The island nation is world famous for being one of the top honeymoon destinations, owing to its unparalleled natural beauty. Couples can take leisurely strolls along the captivating beaches or indulge in water sport activities such as surfing, diving or snorkelling. You can also enjoy an intimate dinner on the beach, under the starry skies. Naladhu, Maldives is one of the finest Maldives Island resorts. Located amidst breathtaking coastal scenery, the Maldives hotel is an ideal place for honeymooning couples to base themselves from.

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Wedding Celebrations in Maldives

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Say ‘I do’ amidst the beautiful white sandy shores of the Maldives and mark an unforgettable day that you will treasure for a lifetime. With its relaxing topical climate, picturesque scenery and a romantic atmosphere, the Maldives has increasingly become a very popular destination for weddings. Celebrated in elegant grandeur and style, weddings in Maldives are exceptional each with a unique theme and fashion. Although hosting large banquets in ballrooms of hotels and resorts are a trend in the country, the in-vogue style is to exchange your vows by the beautiful beaches and make full use of this pristine island and the beauty it exudes.

In the Maldives, spas offer special Adam and Eve massages in the morning of the wedding to soothe and relax the couples’ body and soul enabling them to fully enjoy their day ahead. The traditional ceremony of a wedding commences just prior to the banquet. The bride and the groom are respectively attired in the typical white gown and the tailored full suits and commence the rituals by planting a coconut tree together as a depiction of their eternal love for each other. The ritual is conducted amidst the traditional dance tune played by hired local drummers which is followed by the final part of the ceremony where the couple proclaim their vows before a priest binding them together in holy matrimony.

Once the couple is legally husband and wife, it is traditional for the newlyweds to be served with fresh coconut water as a welcome drink. The celebrations begin by the cutting of the symbolic wedding cake and the serving of sizzling champagne followed by a gala banquet feast usually organized by the hosting hotel. The wedding parties go on late into the night with dancing, music and plenty of surprises for the newlyweds.

If you are planning to make this lifetime bond at this romantic paradise, the Anantara, Kihavah is just the place. One of the most luxurious Maldives resorts, this oasis provides a spectacular backdrop for this special day in addition to many comforts and privacy. A villa in Maldives such as the ones found at this resort would be perfect for a memorable honeymoon.

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