5. Soneva Fushi
A word of warning: A stay at the Soneva Fushi may ruin future resorts for you forever. From the moment you step foot on the soft, sandy beach, you won’t want to be anywhere else — until you see your villa, that is. Book one of the eight new, gorgeous water villas for a stay you won’t regret. Honeymoons are for splurging, after all!
Built in 2020, these immaculate one- and two-bedroom water retreats come with outdoor bathrooms, a pool, and a retractable roof over the master bed so you can gaze at the stars as you lie in each other’s arms. They also have glass sections of floor, so you can peer at the marine life below without getting wet. And the real clincher: these boast a giant waterslide leading straight into the sparkling lagoon. Told you they are awesome.
While you may not want to tear yourself away from your plush villa, activities like a glassblowing class, snorkeling with manta rays, a sunset dolphin cruise, private beach dinner, personal outdoor cinema screening of your favorite movie, and a trip to the sensuous spa may tempt you from your loving retreat.
The food here is unmissable. Dine above the trees at Fresh in the Garden, a plant-based restaurant with an open kitchen, or enjoy a variety of international dishes at Out of the Blue. Once Upon a Table is a trip through culinary theater, where the chef chooses the menu and you watch the magic happen. So Hands On is a small, five-seat fresh sushi counter, and multiple other restaurants and dining options are on offer.
6. InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
You’re pretty much assured an extravagant stay when booking a honeymoon at an Intercontinental resort. When that resort happens to be set on the breathtakingly gorgeous Raa Atoll, you know your stay will be magical as well.
Nature takes center stage at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, a five-star retreat, perfect for the most romantic of getaways. Lean over your private deck to watch a vast array of colorful marine life swimming through the lagoon below. Jump in together to join them on a snorkel adventure.
Six restaurants are on hand to tempt your taste buds and keep you refreshed from that hot Maldivian sun. An award-winning spa will soothe sore muscles and restore the energy spent on all that prior wedding planning.
While families are welcome at this plush resort, you’ll find a serene escape in an overwater pool villa. Choose the sunset bungalow for a private spot to spend a starry-eyed evening in your own infinity plunge pool or a cuddle session on your private deck. Order in for an in-villa meal al fresco.
