Maldives
If your idea of paradise is powdery white beaches, turquoise waters and clear blue skies – the Maldives will not disappoint. The early history of this archipelago is enshrined in myths and legends. Up until around two decades ago, these 1,192 coral islands were sitting almost unnoticed by sun-seekers. Today, its popularity as the ultimate tropical hideaway and perfect honeymoon destination has created a wealth of some of the best spa retreats in the world.
For many centuries they’ve watched sailors from all nations come and go, or stay and settle, adding their different attitudes and beliefs to the cultural melting pot. And when you arrive, you’ll probably want to stay too – such is the peaceful beauty of the gleaming sands, the inviting call of the blue and turquoise lagoons and the gaudy thrill of the underwater coral gardens.
On top of all this, there’s the romantic feeling of having an island to yourself – a result of the ‘one island, one hotel’ policy on which the Maldivians insist. It’s your own personal paradise, surrounded by the whispering ocean that is the central feature of any holiday here. From the villas that stand at its edge, contemplating the eternal horizon, to the catamarans that cut across its gently rolling waters, it is the centre of everything. So if heaven to you is floating in blissful isolation at the edge of this sublime sea, or staring down into its depths through the glass-bottomed floor of a spa……why wait?
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