A small country located in the Indian Ocean. The 400 km archipelago to the southwest of India, has about 1,200 small coral islands that form the Maldives – a name that comes from the Sanskrit, meaning “island garland”, the closest neighbors are Sri Lanka and India. The Maldives consist of 26 atolls scattered in the turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean. Pristine sandy beaches and spectacular views of the sea lead to the wonderful lagoons and the coral coast, here is a paradise for marine life.
The destination offers the most luxurious and modern resorts in the world with impeccable services. The clear sandy beaches, the blue and warm, translucent sea and the famous bungalows on the water, form a unique and romantic scenario. Privacy, luxury, refinement, sophistication and exclusivity are words that translate the memorable days that the honeymooners will enjoy in the Maldives.
The stunning Soneva Jani is one of the newest acquisitions in the Maldives – the opening was in October 2016! It is located in the lagoon of Medhufaru in the Noonu Atoll, composed by five islands. The resort also has seaplane access – 40 minutes flight from Malé International Airport.
Soneva Jani houses villas on the water and on the island. All villas on the water offer complete privacy, with a private pool and a retractable roof to watch the stars in bed. Some of the villas have water slides that fall into the sea.
Elegantly decorated, with interiors made with sustainable materials, all villas have a spacious master bedroom, an outdoor bathroom with bathtub and access to the lagoon. The main facilities of Soneva Jani are located in The Gathering, which is a 3-storey structure with the main gastronomic options, as well as an Observatory, a Spa and a center for water sports and diving.
Exclusivity is a registered trademark, as each resort is built on a private island, ensuring total privacy for the couple and impeccable services. Some have villas, the largest and most refined are on the water and have a private infinity pool.
Noteworthy attributes include gourmet restaurants on the water, modern wineries and spas with an extensive list of treatments. A honeymoon whose differential is privacy.
ANANTARA KIHAVAH
The perfection of an elegant design mixed with the exotic beauty of the Maldives!
Benefited by a stunning location on Baa Atoll, with its pristine white sand beaches, and to get there it tooks only 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport. The resort has 79 spacious villas with a private pool, ranging from 260 to 2,730 m²; its bungalows are located on the water with panoramic views of the ocean or along the coast on a private beach.
Unmissable! A honeymoon trip to Kihavah opens the door to a new perception of luxurious privacy at this memorable Maldivian resort. Lunch or dinner at Sea Fire Salt Sky restaurant, under the sea is mandatory, it will be a dry diving experience. Not to mention the menu, worthy of starred restaurants – an unique moment.
ANANTARA VELI
25 minutes away by speed boat from Malé airport, there are Anantara Veli and Anantara Dighu. Located next to each other, separated only by a small arm of the sea, but with easy access by boat (available from 7 am to 11:30 pm daily), guests can use each other’s structure, which expands the range of activities, options of restaurants and Spa.
For honeymooners, Anantara Veli offers a butler, who will attend to the most demanding requests. In this hotel, all the bungalows are on the water and the pampering offered to the bride and groom is diverse, from the decoration of the bed, delicious sweets every night and romantic dinners in every bit of the island.
ANANTARA DHIGU
Its overwater bungalows have been completely renovated and the experience of relaxing in the bathtub, observing the thousand shades of blue of the sea, it is an unique experience.
The gastronomy is charming. There are 8 restaurants that are part of the complex of the two hotels, where you can find Italian, Japanese cuisine and seafood. The bars offer happy hour between 5pm and 7pm every day …. a relaxing way to watch the sunset.
NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS
Think of an incredible, young, cool and fresh hotel. Now imagine this hotel in the middle of the Maldives, on one or, better, two islands to call your own, with a crystal clear sea, with shades of blue that look like a Pantone gradient; as it is, it exists and his name is Niyama. To reach this oasis, it is only a 40-minute seaplane flight from Male. Upon arrival, your butler greets you with a cold glass of champagne and takes you to your bungalow.
When it comes to gastronomy, Niyama responds in the most imposing way, in order to please all palates. Its 10 restaurants, each with a theme, make the lovebirds feel like they are going around the world. From the snack bar in the main pool of the hotel, to the Asian Nest (in a tree house), the Tribal (BOMA dinner experience, specializing in African cuisine), arriving at Subsix (the world’s first underwater club, it is the ideal place to relax and enjoy a drink after dark, with an impressive backdrop: the depths of the Indian Ocean). For honeymooners, Niyama prepares endless romantic surprises.
A boat trip to watch the sunset, a private dinner in the Subsix (underwater), massage for two by an authentic Balinese, picnic on a private island and much more …