Maldives Honeymoon

The Residence Maldives Dhigurah is unlike many other Indian Ocean resorts, not least because of its refreshingly natural setting, tropical gardens and unique range of activities on offer throughout your stay. These include dolphin-watching tours, meditation classes and an action-packed kids club if travelling to the Maldives as a family.

Admire the stunning seascapes during the 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé before touching down at this four star Indian Ocean escape. On arrival you’ll find an excellent choice of accommodation from beachfront bungalows to overwater villas, seven restaurants and plenty of bars, as well as watersports, land-based activities and an impressive house reef.

Well-loved by families and couples, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a scenic 45 minute seaplane journey from the Maldives capital (though it's important to note that evening transfers are by domestic flight and boat). Delivering excellent value for money – with the option to stay on All Inclusive – you can expect a wide variety of drinking and dining options including award-winning Italian and French restaurants, complimentary snorkelling gear to explore the house reef, a dedicated kids’ club for youngers guests and The Spa by Thalgo France with hydrotherapy circuit and beauty salon.

Step from your seaplane or water taxi onto the bone-white sands of Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon in the North Ari Atoll, and relax, as this laidback Indian Ocean resort demands relaxation as soon as you arrive on the island. With multiple restaurants and a nice range of rooms – from the standard option tucked away between foliage to striking overwater villas, there’s something for everybody here.

Fun and romance come together at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, a four star retreat that’s one of the most popular in the archipelago. On top of beach and water bungalows and suites, you’ll find four restaurants, snorkelling and dolphin spotting opportunities and two All Inclusive packages.

Coco Palm Dunhi Kolhu is a luxurious yet environmentally-friendly resort on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, home to soft, sandy beaches and snorkelling and scuba diving sites where you can see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitat. The resort offers an All-Inclusive option with thatched villas dotted amongst palm trees or perched on stilts above the lagoon. The resort is accessed by seaplane from the nearby capital, Male.

The 5 star Coco Bodu Hithi boasts a beautiful location in the North Malé Atoll, surrounded by coral reefs and white sand beaches. Guests can dine in seven restaurants, try out a number of water sports and pamper themselves in the spa.

Only a 35 minute seaplane journey from Male – stunning views included, of course – the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a popular choice for both couples and families with a wide selection of land and watersports, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to relax and walk barefoot along the sandy shores that edge this coral reef-ringed island.

The Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives water bungalow sets the standard for affordable luxury Indian Ocean escapes. The focus here is less on providing non-stop activities and endless facilities and more on relaxation and location. But if you do need a break from spending lazy days on your over-water hammock, there are many things to do, including water sports and diving, as well as two swimming pools.

Enjoy an island paradise at Angsana Velavaru, Maldives - a secluded escape in the Indian Ocean where white sand palm-fringed beaches and pristine coral reefs await. A range of exciting water-based activities are on offer, including a PADI dive centre and complimentary snorkelling. And after a day in the water, relax at the Starlight Cinema, right on the beach.

Only 15 minutes (by speedboat) from Malé is the Centara Ras Fushi. This resort in the Maldives has 140 luxurious villas, four restaurants and in-villa dining, a range of water sports (including a PADI Dive Centre) and a spa.

Welcoming you to the All Inclusive VARU by Atmosphere are striking views out over the endlessly blue Indian Ocean, best taken in from your very own beach or over-water villa. A mix of modern sophistication and traditional elements, you can expect an Elena Spa, dive school and no less than five dining options including a fine-dining Maldivian restaurant.

Constance Moofushi is reached by seaplane and is the epitome of luxury and relaxation, where every need is catered for. As well as being one of the world's best diving spots guests windsurf, canoe and enjoy complimentary dhoni boat trips. The All Inclusive complex offers a  la carte dining on the seafront and signature drinks under the stars.

Indulge in the ultimate Indian Ocean holiday at the five star Anantara Veli Maldives Resort in South Male Atoll. Dine at a choice of three restaurants, sunbathe beside the infinity pool or spend an afternoon in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, snorkelling and scuba diving. Welcome to paradise...

This five star plus resort welcomes guests to an Indian Ocean hideaway via seaplane. Stay in over-the-water, beach or spa retreat villas offering either direct beach or ocean access. Choose from over 30,000 bottles of wine in the Wine cellar or dine on dim sum, noodles and hotpots at the Maldives’ first celebrity Chinese restaurant, Ufaa by Jereme Leung.

Six Senses Kanahura is a resort that provides experiences like few others.

The simple act of leaving a guest retreat or villa is remarkable, these situated either on the perfect sands of the white beach, or over the water itself, allowing you to jump straight into the crystal clear waters of the lagoon to start your day.

The waters that encircle the three private islands of the resort are home to protected turtles in a serene setting created by the nearby reefs. This is heaven for those who want to dive - and a diving school for all abilities and ages is on site.

You can relax on an island all your own, see dolphins in their natural habitat or engage in wonderful experiences for couples and families, including the most indulgent of spas.