Romantic Getaways : Island Getaways : Maldives

"A nation of idyllic islands where you'll wine and dine under the stars; an exotic getaway of unpretentious comfort combined with a castaway ambience..."

The Maldives are a perfect dream romantic getaway destination for a once in a lifetime holiday. Sprinkled in the middle of the Indian Ocean, these paradise islands are palm-fringed gems lying in turquoise lagoons of the most incredible blue you've ever seen. Entirely circled by two large atolls, the majority of the islands are barely higher than two metres, and from the surface are no more than mounds of pure white sand, covered with dense tropical vegetation interspersed with characteristic, towering coconut palms. Their lagoons are crystal clear, enclosed by coral house reefs teeming with life and exotic corals - in fact the marine life is extraordinary.

Of the 12,000 islands, about one in ten of them are inhabited and less then half of them have any tourism development; of those that do, there is room for no more than one hotel - in fact the capital, Malé, occupies one island, the airport another! The resort islands are worlds in themselves. Some of the larger ones offer several different restaurants featuring local and continental cuisine along with exotic buffets and barbecues. Since fish and coconuts are the only items that don't have to be imported, they find their way onto most menus and spinybacked lobster is a particular delicacy. Imagine your perfect romantic getaway island, and it is here.

The Maldives are highly recommended for those who wish to do absolutely nothing and it would be difficult to find a more beautiful place to relax than a typical Maldives beach...peaceful, uncrowded, with pure, soft sand of an almost dazzling whiteness. The perfect relaxing romantic getaway for you and the love of your life.

The beaches really are idyllic and superlatives flounder when trying to describe the magical experience of staying on your own desert island. There are plenty of watersports on offer for those in need of activity, with beautiful reefs to be explored, fishing to be enjoyed and boat trips to be taken.

Maldives- The perfect romantic getaway

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort

You won't be disappointed on arrival at the Olhuveli! As your speedboat pulls up to the jetty, a huge terrace area with tables and chairs overlooks the wonderful scenery surrounding the island. Only 50 minutes by speedboat from the airport, this beautiful island retreat has superb recreational activities. Your perfect romantic getaway awaits.
Its huge, modern and spacious reception area is decorated in the most tasteful manner and this continues throughout the accommodation and around the island. It hosts an efficient watersports and diving centre for the more out-going, even offering new and exciting sports such as kite-surfing!

A large, shallow, blue lagoon surrounds the whole island that's great for snorkelling should this be more your thing. Its large rooms are all air-conditioned and are housed in two storey blocks hidden amongst tall coconut palms and amidst well tended gardens and the water villas built on stilts are individually located with elegant furnishings. Please note that following the tsunami in December 2004, the Olhuveli is being refurbished; while facilities and photography may be subject to change, the hotel will continue to offer the excellent standards and service for which it has become renowned.