Maldives also known as Sunny Side of life is a perfect honeymoon destination. The uniqueness of the destination is one island one resort concept making it intimate and more private.
Tread the soft white sands of the beach as you walk hand in hand, letting the gentle waves lap your feet. Feel the breeze on your face and immerse in the music made by the rustle of the palms. You leave footsteps behind, as you color the dreams of your life ahead. There is no better place for romance, where all the ingredients for love come together in perfect harmony, where you commit or recommit to each other to love and to cherish for the rest of your lives.
The under ocean experience in Maldives is truly unique with fully submerged underwater accommodation, dining and spa facilities positioned meters beneath the ocean surface. Instead of waking up to the sun on your face, now you can wake up to the colorful world of fishes and corals. And it is not just rooms; there are restaurants, spas and even clubs to make the experience even more worthwhile.
The Muraka Under-water Villa at Conrad Maldives is a first-of-its-kind luxury two-level residence with a master bedroom submerged over 16 feet below sea level. Above water, you can enjoy living and dining areas, an outdoor deck with infinity pool and spa treatments. Down below, a master bedroom awaits along with a dedicated tunnel viewing theater.
What truly sets apart Conrad Maldives is Ithaa; the world's first underwater restaurant. Dining here is a memorable experience. While the view steals the show - shimmering waters filled with an abundance of marine life - the diverse food menu is exceptional too.
Located 6 meters below the ocean surface, M6M is an underwater restaurant at Ozen by Atmosphere Resort Maldives. It facilitates beautiful submarine views of coral gardens and luxury dining, for lunch and dinner.
H2O is a fully water-dipped restaurant at You and Me by Cocoon Maldives Resort which provides a 360 degree view of the marine environment. The two-person seating is arranged in such a way that guests face the outer world and can enjoy their meals at the same time.
Set 5.8 meters beneath the surface of the water, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at Hurawalhi Maldives is the world's largest all-glass underwater restaurant. As much as it is as an extraordinary work of design, it also offers an exquisite dining experience, complete with stunning views.
Sea Underwater Restaurant at Anantara Kihavah Maldives has been voted the World's Best Underwater Restaurant for 4 consecutive years, and is home to the world's first underwater wine cellar. Sea offers a dreamy out-of-the-world experience for both adventurers and gourmet food lovers.
SUBSIX Underwater Bar at Niyama Private Island Maldives is the first underwater clubbing spot in the world at this time. Located nearly 6 meters below sea level, it is now an underwater playground opened for lunches, special events and parties.
Huvafen Underwater Spa at Huvafen Fushi is the first and only spa that is wholly located under the water. Guests are provided with an added feel of seductive calmness due to the peaceful nature of the spa, surrounded by aquatic life. The lower level features two couple’s treatment rooms and the upper level features four treatment rooms for singles and two for couples.
The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.
The country’s unique geography mesmerizes the visitor. Reefs that offer bands of color, tiny jewel-like islands rimmed with the whitest of soft sand surrounded by the clearest shallow waters that one can imagine. Only 200 of the islands are inhabited, and a select few on each of the atolls are resorts and some of the islands are used for industry and agriculture.
The beauty of the Maldives is not only above the water. The Maldives is home to about five percent of the planet’s reefs that comes with an explosion of color contributed by soft and hard corals that form them. The reefs are home to a thousand species of fish. Lured by the rich nutrients that flow in with the currents, large pelagic fishes such as manta rays and whale sharks also make the Maldives their home.
While very little is known about the ancient history of the Maldives scholars and historians believe that the Maldives is an old nation populated well over 2500 years ago. The Maldivian race is the result of several waves of settlement from various parts of the Indian subcontinent and thousands of years of interactions of people of different races and ethnicities that crisscrossed the Indian Ocean over several centuries. The country’s culture and traditions and the diverse physical traits of the people bear witness to the fact that the country was, due to its geographical location, a melting pot of people and cultures. The Maldivian language is Dhivehi, an Indo-Aryan language with its origins in Sanskrit.
The most recent census in 2014 enumerated the population at 407,660 people. A third of the population lives in Male’, while the rest live in 200 island scattered across the length of the country.
The livelihood of Maldivians traditionally depended on the seas, fishery being the main source of sustenance. While fishery still contributes significantly to the economy in terms of employment and income, tourism is the main source of income for the Maldivian economy today.
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Prepaid SIM cards are available from two mobile service providers at the airport. The SIM cards can be used for local and international call and for data.
The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency. All major credit cards are accepted in the country.
All nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival, provided that you have a valid passport, an onward to ticket to continue your journey and a reservation at a tourist facility or enough funds to cover your stay in the country.
A Tourism Goods and Service Tax (TGST) of 12% is levied on all goods and services at tourist establishments. A Green Tax of US$ 6.00 per person per day is payable for guests staying at tourist accommodation except guest houses where the Green Tax is US$ 3.00 per person per day.
Speedboat transfer is the norm to resorts close to the International Airport. The rest is covered by seaplane or domestic flight. If you are travelling to Male’ you can take a taxi from the airport. Several daily flights operate from Velana International Airport to the 12 domestic and international airports in the country. Scheduled ferries also operate from Male’ to many of the atolls.
Import of alcohol by individuals is not permitted. However, alcohol is available at all the resorts.
Year-round temperature hot tropical climate. The average high temperature is 31.5 degree Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degree Celsius. The Southwest monsoon from May to October brings rain and the Northeast monsoon from November to April is generally sunny.
Cotton clothes suits well with the hot tropical climate of the Maldives. Tourist are expected to respect local culture and dress modestly when visiting or staying on inhabited islands. Sandals are ideal, as you may often want to slip them off and go barefoot.
The main public hospital Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and private hospitals ADK and Treetop are located in Male’. Each Atoll has at least one hospital and most resorts have their own clinics and in-house doctors.
Maldives is a popular year-round destination offering white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and great visibility underwater. While excursions can be had from almost anywhere in the island nation, Maldives is also known for its great assortment of liveaboards catering to all kinds of budgets for adventurers, divers, surfers, honeymooners, luxury seekers and more.
The liveaboards come in various shapes, sizes and standards. While some offer affordable options, others are accompanied by extravagant settings complete with spacious accommodation, vast sundecks, lavish buffets, fine dining with the finest wines, and luxury spa treatments.
A cruise on a liveaboard is an ideal way to explore the country; you are on the move throughout your holiday. It is much like a floating resort with different experiences onboard and offshore, offering you a glimpse of the colorful local life.
Most routes are through the central atolls but several of them cruise through the southern and northern atolls as well. The standard tour is around a week but depending on your itinerary and requirements, and if you would like to take a more extensive route which covers more islands and atolls, it varies.
Some stopping points are great for island hopping, barbecues on the beach, snorkeling in the beautiful reefs and more. Visits to resorts can also be arranged and if you are looking for a romantic getaway, plan your trip around visiting an isolated sandbank, complete with the works. For photographers and videographers, this is also a good opportunity to whip out their cameras and take beautiful pictures.
Dive sites and surf breaks are numerous and for tourists who wish to get a taste of what they have to offer, liveaboards are ideal. Diving on a liveaboard is a top notch experience as most of the vessels are well equipped with high quality diving equipment and staffed with professional guides. The support dive vessels provide easy access to dive sites and snorkeling spots once your vessel anchors at various points along its route. This is exciting because it allows you to visit not only spots renowned for its colorful flora and fauna, but shipwrecks as well. It would certainly not be a surprise if you meet marine life such as turtles, manta rays and whale sharks along the way.
For the ones looking for a complete rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul, there are vessels offering spa treatments and wellness activities as well. Indulge in daily spa treatments or take your mind off the mundane responsibilities of life as you lounge on a sundeck, sipping on a sunset cocktail or take out your yoga mats and enjoy a good session of stretching as the sun rises from the horizon.
In Maldives, there is something for everyone. Liveaboards are the pinnacle of combined concepts – guaranteed to give you a beautiful experience filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Maldives also known as Sunny Side of life is a perfect honeymoon destination. The uniqueness of the destination is one island one resort concept making it intimate and more private.
