Best Places to Visit in Maldives for Couple

Romance in the many islands in the Maldives offering romantic hideout villas, a perfect paradise for lovey-dovies. In Maldives, there are about 75 private islands offering luxurious retreats and the below mentions are some of the exquisite ones.

1. Baros Island

If you are looking for a place away from the crowd, this is an ideal place to be. Baros is a high rated and popular island in Maldives. With sun-kissed beaches and boutique luxury resort, this island is famous for its natural elegance and beautiful corals. Baros has a number of water villas as well as island resorts providing luxe amenities, along with a few restaurants and bars in the vicinity. In Baros, you can dip your feet in the cyan-blue water and relax your muscles in the spa. For the adventure spirited couples, there are also a number of watersports.

2. Emboodhu Finolhu Island

One of the best attractions about this island is perhaps the arrangement of the water villas in shape of a flower bud.Emboodhu Finolhu Island is a high rated and popular island in Maldives A little rubbernecking can help see this beautiful sight from a seaplane as you land. Emboodhu Finolhu Island featuring around 55 water villas, also houses the luxurious Taj Exotica Resort. Here, you will get pampered with 5-star accommodation and amenities, and you can also delve into a revitalizing spa retreat. However, since it being close to the Maldives International Airport, this island is conveniently accessed via speedboat (for those who prefer).

3. Huvahendhoo Island

This popular place is where you can rejuvenate amid the lustrous sight of the calm water (even when you are with kids) because, Huvahendhoo has Lily Beach Resort and Spa that serves best facilities for those who come in packs. This is family-oriented resort island that houses luxe rooms and also restaurants that serve special delicacies for little ones. Now, while the parents go for a spa, the children can spend time in the ‘Kids’ Club.’ There are two swimming pool, tennis courts, billiards and beach volleyball. You will never run out of activities here in Huvahendhoo Island, Lily Beach Resort and Spa.

4. Kanuhura Island

Expect to get pampered in Kanuhura island, apart from its unparalleled beauty that baffles the visitors, it has a resort of the same name and it comes equipped with luxurious 5-star hotel decor and luxe amenities. Here, you can rejuvenate in the spa the resort provides as well as a private outdoor shower and a personal villa host. If you want to spend family time in fun activities, this island has various such things to do, like diving and snorkeling. You may as well as indulge you kids in a Kids Club where entertaining activities like beach volleyball, tennis, indoor games etc are made available.

5. Rangali Island

Owned by the Hilton Hotels group, the Conrad Maldives in Rangali Island is one of the best places to stay when on a vacation with family. In Rangali Island, you can joult in various family oriented activities like snorkeling and diving as well as island hopping, fishing, dolphin sighting and more (it depends on the weather). The resort in the island also has a Kids’ Club, where infinity swimming pool, spa and indoor sports are provided.

6. Dhigu Island

No matter where you look, only a sense of peace will surround you in the island of Dhigu. With its white sand and baby blue sky, you can get your feet in the water with a feeling of ‘tranquillity’. Here, the island also houses Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa that has 36 water villas offering infinity edge bathtub with a view of the calm-blue lagoon. ‘A sight that will leave you awe-inspired.’ This resort comes under 5-star category having enormous rooms with the best facilities. There are four restaurants at Anantara Dhigu Resort which offer delicious food and it is a mere ferry ride towards the adjoining island. This resort also has a Dhoni Kids’ Club that will keep the younger ones entertained all day in activities.

7. Tsunami Monument

Erected to memorialize those who lost their lives in a devastating nature’s fury that took place in 2004 – Tsunami Monument is a beautiful structure located on the coast line of Male, on the Boduthakurufaanu Magu. This iconic monuments architectural design is adorned with spheres encircled with ring like structure. You can get a beautiful sunset view from here. However, the beach near the monument is also famous among tourists especially for surfers as it is said to be the best spot for surfing.

It’s impressive modern structure will definately spell-bind you, its simplicity and white marbled mosque is the biggest in the country. Grand Friday Mosque has a striking plainness look on the exterior with a golden dome above (the gold is anodised aluminium). A visit to this place must be done between 9am and 5pm (avoid prayer times). Since it is a religious site, a proper dress code is mandatory with full length cloths for both men and women. Inside, you can see main prayer hall that can accommodate upto 5000 worshippers; it also has an Islamic Centre that includes a classroom, conference hall and a library.

10. Whale Submarine

Perhaps, this is one of the best things to do or experience with your kids while in Male, the capital island. Just so you don’t get confused by its name, Whale Submarine is not for viewing whales but observing life on a reef and it is a popular highlight in the island. This submarine will take you on an underwater tour, where you get to see colorful corals and beautiful marine species. A few species you get to see are reef fish, blue or yellow striped snappers, yellow box fish, lionfish and turtles as well. This 45 minute tour will provide knowledge to the kids and even elders who love marine species.

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