Maldives Honeymoon

The Maldives offer idyllic surroundings for newlywed couples who want to savour intimate moments together in a unique, serene environment – just one reason why the Maldives is rated as one of the world's best honeymoon destinations.

Discover a choice of tranquil and pampered settings on any of the more than 80 exclusive resort islands, which are mostly covered by lush tropical vegetation and encircled by gorgeous palm-fringed beaches.

Things to do and see
The Maldives offers a wide range of active pursuits and attractions – the widely spaced islands are widely regarded as having some of the best snorkelling and diving grounds in the world. It is also the ideal place for surfing, windsurfing, fishing and kayaking.

See colourful reef fish, including the remarkable powder-blue surgeonfish, from a private sundeck or through the glass floor of an over-water villa.

Cruise to an uninhabited desert island for a seafood and champagne luncheon, enjoy water skiing thrills or go game fishing for tuna. Dive pristine offshore reefs that are famous for their wealth of marine life, or go swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing in sheltered lagoons.

At sunset, sail on a traditional dhoni fishing boat while dolphins play alongside or settle into moments of pure romance while sipping champagne in the privacy of your stylish villa.

Relax in exotic seclusion overlooking stunning sugar-white beaches and pristine coral reefs. Wake up to the sound of rippling waves, spend a lazy morning on your private sundeck over the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean or take a plunge in your private infinity-edge pool.

Accommodation
The Maldives offers a choice of stylish and luxurious beach villas and over-water suites often situated on idyllic private islands that fringe tranquil lagoons.

Resorts in the Maldives are spread across 250 inhabited islands, with the North and South Ari Atolls and the North and South Mali Atolls being the most popular, probably as they offer quicker access from the capital Male.

On South Male Atoll, try the Anantara Resort and Spa and relax in exotic seclusion overlooking palm-fringed white sand beaches and pristine coral reefs.

Best time for a Maldives honeymoon?
It’s best to visit the Maldives during the northeast monsoon from December to April when it’s cooler and quite dry. Daytime temperatures average 28˚C year round.

The Maldives has a hot tropical climate with cooling daytime sea breezes. The southwest monsoon from May to November brings wind and rain, particularly in June and July. For more climate info: The Maldives Weather Guide

Location – The Maldives (pronounced MAHL-deeves) is an archipelago of 26 coral atolls, which are fragmented into about 1190 low-lying coral islands that lie scattered in the Indian Ocean around 500km southwest of the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka.

Getting there – Qantas and Singapore Airlines offer convenient flights via Singapore, with connections from all major Australian airports; as well as direct flights from London with connecting flights from major airports in the USA. Read more about getting to the Maldives and getting around the island.