This Luxurious Island Resort Is The Most Romantic Place To Stay In The Maldives

06 September, 2024

The beautiful Maldives is a region of paradise islands, stunning beaches and turquoise waters. Centrally located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll sits Vakkaru, is a famous luxury resort with all the makings for a romantic getaway. Expect to stay on a pivate island with powder soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes and a house reef with unique marine biodiversity. Here, guests spend their days on the water, beach, or private villa, while allowing the staff at the Vakkaru to cater to your every need. The exceptional beauty and awe-inspiring location, exceptional food and accommodations highlight this especially romantic property, making it the ideal choice for a honeymoon, anniversary, or proposal. You can even have a small private ceremony on the isolated beach, leaving the stress of planning the perfect beach destination wedding up to the professionals.

As world’s leading luxury honeymoon resort for third consecutive year Vakkaru Maldives is synonymous with romance, easily joining the ranks of Maldives resorts worth a repeat visit. It's a luxurious experience for travelers seeking an intimate getaway that truly includes it all, from activities to relaxation. If luxury is what you're looking for, this is an idyllic place to swoon over Maldivian sunsets, garden-to-table meals, and top-notch service.

The Most Romantic villas of Vakkaru

Although the resort does allow children all ages, it's really a destination for lovers. With only 113 beach and over water villas and Residences, this boutique hotel proudly employs its remote location to create an escape from the hustle and distractions of modern life. Draw on the rich traditions of the locale, design elements are focused on Maldivian style fused with the finest natural resources and local architecture with a contemporary style. The surrounding landscapes offer exclusivity, but you can close window coverings for even more privacy. Choose beverages from your stocked mini-fridge, share a glass of bubbly in your giant tub, or take in the views from your private pool or overwater deck.

The One Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence designed for next-level indulgence is the perfect choice with its private infinity pool with splendid views of the endless ocean and sunset, separate living room and luxurious space for rest and relaxation. It is stocked with all the requisites for a luxe vacay, from an espresso machine, luxury bath amenities, bicycles, and yoga mats. You can shower outdoors, order in room service (for an additional fee), and spend the entire stay in your room if you choose. A private butler takes care of any whims and fancies.

A Culinary Journey For Two

At Vakkaru Maldives, an indulgent dining choices from across the world are served in six restaurants and two bars, a wine cellar as well as private destination dining around the island, offering the perfect setting for everyone to relax, unwind and indulge in chic island style. Guests can handpick fresh organic ingredients from the island's farm and sample flavors from Europe to Asia while soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with a table under the stars or dine amidst elegant, locally-inspired interiors. Additionally, other romantic dining experiences can be customised as per the couple’s request – by the beach, on the secluded sandbank, in your villa, on a luxury yacht, or even in the middle of the jungle and in the Organic Garden.

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Romantic things to do

While there are many unique experiences you can only have in the Maldives, the extensive list of things to do the resort offers is hard to ignore. Like any luxury Maldives resort, Vakkaru is positioned on a postcard-worthy island and delivers on water activities. From snorkeling with Manta Rays in Hanifaru bay to scuba diving, coral adoption, windsurfing, and kayaking, you have your choice as to how to interact with the water. If you're feeling really adventurous, you can take out tour of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, aboard a luxury yacht. Also, couples can team to take on the resort tennis pro on the iconic cobalt-blue courts or keep fit 24 hours a day, accompanied by stunning views at the overwater gym.

Then again, Vakkaru is all about relaxation. The luxurious overwater Merana Spa with its extensive menu of pampering treatments is the ideal place for couples to refresh and rejuvenate. If an afternoon at the spa is more your speed, this one serves up Merana Healing Journey allows you to reconnect with yourself, de-stress and find your inner peace with a series of physical postures and breathing exercises. Spa time can also be combined with a relaxing sound healing session or just unwinding in the outdoor relaxation area. Taking wellness to the next level, you can participate in yoga, Pilates, or meditation sessions too. And when it comes time to nourish the body, the hotel's restaurant offers organic food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ask for a tour of the onsite garden and take part in the weekly cooking classes by the chef. As the sun goes down, you can grab a drink at the bar, eat an oceanfront dinner, or take private movie screening in the Jungle Cinema. Whatever activities you add to your itinerary, you'll be creating romantic memories to last until you can return again.

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