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Maldives Honeymoon

Like a scattering of bright pearls in a turquoise sea, the 1,000 tiny islands that make up the Maldives lie in the Indian Ocean, south west of India and Sri Lanka. Stretching across the equator the temperature in the islands hovers around 29°c while the sea is at a constant 27°c. Some flights are direct and while the journey is long, it is certainly well worthwhile. Once there you will discover a paradise of swaying palms, fine white powder beaches and an underwater world that will take your breath away. Over three-quarters of the world's reef fish make their home in the turquoise waters, many of which can be discovered within snorkelling distance of the shore.

The islands themselves boast some of the world's most spectacular hideaways tucked away on some of its dreamiest beaches. Stop, unwind and allow yourself to be pampered in your luxurious surroundings where the facilities, service and cuisine of any of our chosen properties, will certainly not disappoint.



Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa
A truly sumptuous "Robinson Crusoe" style hideaway, Soneva Fushi is set on the privately owned tropical island of Kunfunadhoo, a 25 minute seaplane flight from Male.

Sixty-five rooms are scattered along the shore, tucked into the lush greenery, each with their own secluded stretch of beach in front. All are beautiful and spacious and most boast their own small private pool. Each room comes with two bicycles for you to explore the island and to transport you from the spa, to the beach, to the shade of a leafy palm for lunch...

Should you want a change from dining in one of the open-air restaurants, the staff will happily organise a moonlit barbecue, a desert island picnic, lunch on a private beach, in the vegetable garden or in the privacy of your own villa.

The island boasts an underground wine cellar where you can enjoy an evening of wine tasting or perhaps try your hand at cooking a Maldivian curry under the supervision of the chef in the islands vegetable garden.

Of course there is also a wide variety of water sports on offer, as well as a PADI diving school.

Above all this, for those wishing to be completely pampered, the Six Senses Spa aims to offer every service possible to ensure that you leave feeling completely relaxed and totally refreshed!

The cost of the above is from £2,950 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.

Soneva Gili
A tiny pristine island, Soneva Gili is located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, a mere 15 minutes breath-taking speed boat ride from the airport.

This glamorous Indian Ocean hideaway was the first all "over water" villa resort in the Maldives, the stunning accommodation offering all the very best luxuries found in all the very best hotels.

The privacy of the guests is of great importance and each luxurious suite and residence is located more than 20 metres apart. All are spacious and designed with a separate shower accessed along an open-air walkway along with its own private water garden. Seven Crusoe Residences stand 30 metres apart in the lagoon, each with its own private rowing boat for coming ashore!

Like its big sister Soneva Fushi, this little hideaway is highly environmentally friendly and reflects the harmony of life on the water's edge, all amenities and audio/visual facilities are cleverly blended in with the beautiful natural materials and hues of the elegant rooms.

Enjoy open air restaurant dining or meals in the privacy of your own villa, alternatively choose to cruise on the pontoon boat as you sample the resorts renowned cuisine while floating under the stars.

The Six Sense Spa will provide an unforgettable holistic experience in its unique facilities set over the turquoise waters.

Once energized you will be able to put on your snorkel and mask and take to the waters to discover their fascinatingly beautiful residents, windsurf or sail, or stay on land and play tennis, swim or cycle! Cultural excursions to neighbouring islands or deep sea fishing trips can also be arranged.

The cost of the above is from £3,100 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.

Huvafen Fushi
A 30 minute luxury speedboat transfer will bring you to this stunning, stylish resort which languishes on a palmed sand spit in the North Malé Atoll.

Each of the chic 43 bungalows and pavilions are sumptuously decorated and offer a private courtyard or deck with plunge pool, while the Ocean and Lagoon Bungalows and Pavilions are built out over the sea commanding panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

There are four restaurants to chose from, Bungalow Dining or the choice to dine in a secluded spot on the island and UMbar if you feel like a relaxing cocktail on the beach.

Influenced by the colours and textures of the sea, the island boasts the first underwater spa where you can lie back and be pampered while watching the comings and goings of a myriad of sea creatures through the glass walls!

Enjoy yoga, the outdoor floatation pool, or the over-water gym on land or don your mask and fins and explore the extraordinarily beautiful world beneath the sea.

For those wishing for further exploration, island hopping, sandbank snorkelling or sunset fishing trips can be arranged, or you may wish to escape to the seas on the island's 70ft luxury cruiser.

The cost of the above is from £2,750 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.

Dhoni Mighili
A 30 minute seaplane flight brings you to the tiny ocean hideaway of Dhoni Mighili.

This unique island offers only six onshore bungalows each paired with its own 65-foot sailing vessel. Therefore you can choose to spend the night on board your own luxurious Dhoni or Maldivian sailing boat complete with comfortable day beds, king size bed, sunbathing deck and in-cabin entertainment, or stay in your own island bungalow with its private walled courtyard, outdoor bathroom and waterfall shower. Whatever your choice, your butler, captain and two additional crew members are on call 24 hours a day... just for you!

You can also choose where or when you wish to enjoy a cocktail or your personalized meal based on the freshest of local and imported ingredients. Furthermore, the bar is open 24 hours for guests to help themselves to a fine selection of beverages, meticulously selected by the resort's Master of Wine.

The island's spa offers restorative treatments, from gentle and soothing aromatherapy to stimulating and stretching Thai massage, either in the spa itself or in a setting closer to nature.

Finally, Dhoni Mighili is the only resort in the Maldives that can be booked exclusively, where two to 24 guests can have the run of the entire island, away from the prying eyes of the outside world.

The cost of the above is from £3,250 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with all meals.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Your journey to this tropical paradise begins with a scenic seaplane flight from Malé. It is therefore from the air that you will first see this beach-fringed coral island where luxurious seclusion meets wild natural beauty.

The 102 thatched beach and water villas lean heavily towards outdoor living with spacious areas for relaxing and dining and private plunge pools. For the ultimate luxury there are two land and ocean villas with their own private gardens and verandas looking over the lagoon.

Four superb restaurants will satisfy every culinary sense with their fine selection of Mediterranean, Arabian and local cuisine.

Located in the center of the island and stretching down to the sea, the spa boasts 10 thatched rooms and secluded open-air areas where a variety of treatments provide a comprehensive approach to physical, spiritual and mental well-being with a special emphasis on yoga and Ayurveda.

Finally, for those looking for more excitement this beautiful resort offers three swimming pools, a floodlit tennis court, a Health Club, diving and snorkelling, deep sea fishing and dolphin watching cruises.

The cost of the above is from £2,310 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.

Four Seasons Explorer
Enhance your Maldivian honeymoon with a four or seven night cruise aboard the luxurious Four Seasons Explorer. This beautiful vessel allows avid divers, water enthusiasts and nature lovers to discover remote shores and rarely visited dive/snorkeling sites among the untouched reaches of the exotic atolls.

All 11-cabins highlight Four Season's outstanding style and attention to detail with DVD and music CD player, private bar, electronic safe and telephone in all rooms. The catamaran also boasts two decks with a jetted tub on the second deck, a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, lounge and library.

For dive enthusiasts there is a fully equipped PADI dive centre with Nitrox while, for those who want to relax, a qualified massage therapist is there to help you unwind.

The cost of the above is from £7,000 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
Located in the North Malé Atoll this stunning island offers six kilometers of pristine coastline with 12 beaches, allowing ample seclusion and spectacular ocean-views for each of its 130 villas.

The all villa resort offers some of the largest accommodation in the world with high airy ceilings and generous exterior space, some with private pools. For the ultimate in luxury choose to stay in one of the islands Grand Beach or Grand Water Villas (with pool)! Decking, verandah, sunbeds, a large soaking bath designed for two and over-water hammocks... what more could you ever need!

When it is time to eat, the resort has three restaurants the Rah Bar and Villa dining, so whether it is Far Eastern, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine that you are after, you will not be disappointed by the excellent standard of cuisine served on the island.

Choose to spend your days enjoying private, island picnics, island hopping, deep-sea fishing, or discovering the spectacular world beneath the water. Canoes, kayaks, pedal and paddle boats, snorkelling equipment and windsurfing boards are all available free of charge while resort guests can also enjoy the use of the island's Fitness Studio and two floodlit tennis courts.

To complete a perfect honeymoon, where better to fully indulge the senses than in the island's spa. Set apart from the rest of the resort within tranquil manicured gardens, skilled ESPA therapists offer revitalizing holistic treatments including Thai massage and European aromatherapy, with emphasis throughout on the Ayurvedic methods of Indian sub-continent.

The cost of the above is from £2,840 per adult based on return flights, transfers and seven night's accommodation with breakfast.