The Maldives is one of the world’s most enchanting destinations for couples. With heavenly sunsets, glistening lagoons and remote island getaways, when it comes to romance, nothing takes the cake like the Maldives.

1. Sunset Dining on the Beach

Known for its never-ending beaches, one of the best experiences a couple can have is to enjoy a romantic dinner Maldives–style. The warm glow of lanterns will cast away the darkness, the gentle sea waves will lull you in the background, while soft sands will cushion your feet. Let a true treat for the senses unfold  as you dine and wine beneath a canopy of stars prepared by private chefs who will whip up a star-class menu inspired by island flavours.  Now imagine that every night of your stay.

2. A Floating Champagne Breakfast

Start your day Maldivian resort-style with a gourmet floating champagne breakfast either at the poolside or on the beach itself. You will be served with a floating tray full of scrumptious goodies such as pastries, fruits, coffee and more. Many of the Maldivian resorts, such as Huvafen Fushi Maldives will offer this luxurious start to the day.

3. Stargazing on a Private Deck

Because of its remote location, the Maldivian islands have retained their purity. With minimal sound, air and light pollution, the Maldives has some of the clearest and pristine night skies in the world. Lie back on the deck of your villa and watch the constellations glisten above the ocean, making every evening in the Maldives a cosmic, intimate moment.

4. A Couple’s Spa Journey

Maldivian resorts are some of the most luxurious on earth, and will include exclusive amenities known only to the archipelago and will take wellness to an all new level. Imagine being treated in an underwater spa with multi-sensory treatments just for two. Aromatic oils, sea views and rejuvenating massages produce an environment where every stress imaginable melts away as you share a special moment of relaxation together.

5. Sandbank picnic for two

For a surreal experience, visit a tiny sandbank in the middle of the ocean. Get enveloped in glorious silence, sand and sea as you enjoy a specially prepared luxury picnic just for you. Surrounded by turquoise water and silence, couples can enjoy a picnic, snorkel through coral gardens and relish the beauty of ultimate seclusion.

6. Dolphin Cruises at Sunset

Nothing spells romance like a sunset cruise in one of the most romantic destinations on earth. Sunset cruises are magical, the sky explodes into a spectacle of colour with shades of orange, pink, purple and yellow overtaking the skies, while the turquoise blue seas stretch out as far as the eye can see. Amid all this, cute and playful dolphins leap beside your boat, while playing and enjoying the warm evening ocean with their pods. To experience all this with your loved one is nothing short of a dream come true.

7. Underwater Dining

The Maldives is a place where you get spoilt for choice.  After an underwater massage, why not book yourself an underwater dining experience? You get to dine at a first class restaurant at around 16-22 feet beneath the ocean’s surface, where a romantic dinner is taken into a whole new dimension. You get to watch colourful fish, perhaps even a shark or two, swim past glass walls while you enjoy a delicious meal. This is just the setting for a dreamlike ambience; the only downside is that your date might find the marine life peering from glass walls more fascinating than you.

8. Movies Under the Stars

Maldivian resorts are up to all kinds of activities to keep their guest enthralled, some resorts set up a cinema screen right on the beach, replete with plush seating, popcorn and snacks. With the sound of the waves and soft breezes in the background, couples get to choose their favourite movies to cuddle up for a glittering movie night under the stars.

9. Snorkelling Hand-in-Hand

Snorkelling and scuba diving together will be one of the highlights of your trip, and exploring the Maldives’ underwater world will be the crown jewel of your trip. Warm, crystal clear waters, turtles, manta rays and a kaleidoscope of fish, discover the shared wonder of creating memorable moments to last a lifetime.

10. Frolic in a bioluminescent beach

Travel to Vaadhoo Island to experience a glowing beach!  When moonlight descends on the shoreline, the bioluminescent plankton that feeds off the algae emits chemicals that lights up the beach, casting an ethereal, magical glow. Experience this rare natural phenomenon together, which is bound to be a highlight of your trip.