Romance is in the wind that blows over your face when you are in the Maldives. If you are just married and looking for a perfect honeymoon destination. Yeah, you have landed in the right place at the right time. You can’t go wrong with a Maldives honeymoon package in a sparkling crystal pool, sugary soft sands, shades of blue ocean. You can feel the beauty of the magical island and witness the unmatchable beauty of twinkling stars. A dreamy romantic island is a perfect place for couples who are on the lookout for some alone time where they can grow closer! Here is the list of must-see places to visit on a honeymoon trip to the Maldives.
List of Best places to visit in the Maldives on a honeymoon trip:
- Malé Island
- Banana Reef
- The Grand Friday Mosque
- Manta Point
- Tsunami Monument
- Alimatha Aquatic Island
- Vaadhoo Island
- Ithaa underwater restaurant
1. Malé Island
Malé Island is a relaxed place to explore the traditional Maldivian lifestyle. It is the place where you can find plenty of buildings, wonderful shops, restaurants, mosques and a lot of speedboats available to go to other islands. Since their tradition and culture is Islamic religion the dress code is more restricted than other islands. Make sure to cover your thighs and chest region. There are a lot of places to see on Malé Island such as the National Art Gallery, the local Fish Market, Sultan’s Park and the National Museum. Engage yourself with your partner in every activity and take the opportunity of your Maldives trip to get even closer in a romantic way.
2. Banana Reef
Undoubtedly, the Maldives is a virtual heaven on Earth where the banana reef is shaped like a banana when seen from above. With gorgeous coral reefs in shimmering clear water along with a huge variety of fish such as bannerfish, sweetlips and squirrelfish. The banana reef is located just 15 minutes away from the Hulhumale Island where the reef stretches over a length of 300 metres. Diving and snorkelling are practical all year-round, the reef is full of fish, turtles, shrimp and crabs. Exploring these fishes in their natural habitat is breathtaking. The best thing to do with your partner is to go for a snorkelling activity to explore a variety of fishes and reefs and enjoy your trip.
3. The Grand Friday Mosque
The Grand Friday Mosque is also known as Hukuru Miskiy. The impressive golden dome at the top of the mosque dominates the skyline of Malé. Tourists are allowed to enter the mosque from 9 am to 5 pm and outside of prayer time. One should not enter with an improper dress code, make sure to cover your body where full pants for men and a full skirt for women. Are honeymoon trips only meant to be romantic cuddles? Why can’t you enrich your knowledge on a trip? Here we go with that by visiting this mosque, you and your partner can get some knowledge of the culture and architecture of the Maldives.
4. Manta Point
Manta Point is a fantastic dive spot as it draws in manta rays through the whole year. It is located very close to Malé and is easily accessible. It is strongly recommended for divers as you can dive comfortably and safely with all sorts of precautions from the instructor. The best time to dive is from August to November where you can have plenty of white tip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Humphead Wrasse, Barracuda, and Hawksbill turtles. Even though Manta rays are the main reason divers come to Lanka Manta Point, everyone visits this site equally to see the variety of marine life. One of the best things to do as a newlywed is to dive at the manta point and get some positive rays to begin your new life most romantically.
5. Tsunami Monument
Tsunami Monument is one of the most historical monuments in the Maldives. It was built to show respect and honour in the remembrance of those who lost their precious lives in the sad event of the Tsunami’s destruction in the year 2004. It is not just a monument but also has a lot of emotions attached to it and is considered to be a memorial. This particular attraction has a hidden detailing of the names engraved on the rods who were passed away during this natural disaster. It is a must-visit place while you are heading to the Maldives.
6. Alimatha Aquatic Island
Alimatha Aquatic Island is the most fantastic island where you can have the perfect vacation of your life. The place is everything you dream of about an island and so much more. No wrong with choosing Alimatha Island which is a great place for a long vacation. White-golden sand beach and the greenery around this place give this island a peaceful vibe and make this place even more amazing. You can reach Alimatha Island by a seaplane flight lasting about 20 minutes or by speed boat for about 90 minutes. Visit the Ayurvedic massage centre and get the best massage techniques in the world and rebalance your senses.
7. Vaadhoo Island
Vaadhoo Island is well known for the night-time Glowing Beach reflected in a crystal catchy look. Nature’s most fascinating phenomenon occurs where the chemical luciferin of marine animals emits a glow when it is agitated. Make this opportunity to express your love and romance to your loved ones in the glowing surroundings. Take part in water sport activities in the daytime such as scuba diving, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling and many more.
8. Ithaa Underwater restaurant
Ithaa underwater restaurant is the only underwater restaurant in the Maldives and the most exciting restaurant in the world. With the romantic panoramic underwater view, go for a date with your loved ones. It is not only open for dinners but also open for mid-morning cocktails and can be booked privately for breakfast, weddings, or other special occasions. Don’t forget to have this lifetime experience while you are heading to the Maldives.
I hope you will find this article informative for you to select the appropriate places to visit in the Maldives on a honeymoon trip. As a newlywed, enjoy every moment you spend and don’t forget to bring your DSLR’s to capture lifetime memories. Check out the Maldives honeymoon tour packages at the Pickyourtrail website. Also, you can even customise your Maldives itinerary so that it suits you the best.
HAPPY TRAVELING!