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Confetti bursts of colorful tropical fish speckle the glassy Maldives lagoon you’re snorkeling in. As you towel down, breakfast is delivered on trays that float in your pool. Later, the two of you might picnic alone on a sandbar, swim with manta rays, or spend an afternoon together enjoying an in-sync massage at the spa before retiring to your overwater villa to stare at a glitter-bomb of stars—just a few of the reasons why a Maldives honeymoon is considered the most luxurious in the world.
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So, is it worth it? Yes: across the board the Maldives has some of the highest standards of service anywhere and the country’s one island one resort policy ensures the kind of privacy a Hollywood A-lister might expect. Wherever you stay, you’ll find spacious villas, often with private pools and butlers, as well as access to the Indian Ocean and some of the most glorious white beaches you’ve ever seen. What you might also find, however, are children and families.
Over the last decade, the majority of resorts in the Maldives have pivoted away from being romantic hideaways to multi-generational escapes, often with large kids clubs and squealing in the swimming pool. If you’d prefer to be in a more grown-up love bubble it’s worth seeking out an adult-only resort, such as the newly-refurbished Anantara Veli, luxe spa resort Joali Being, or the serene COMO Cocoa Island. Otherwise, it makes sense to book outside of the school holidays.
