ARTICLE BY : Abha Shah
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Whether you’re engaged or not, it’s never too early to start planning your honeymoon! For tropical island perfection, it’s hard to surpass the romantic haven of Park Hyatt Maldives.Serene, intimate and enchantingly beautiful, the resort offers newlyweds the ultimate in beachside bliss. There’s everything from swaying palms, turquoise waters and powder soft beaches stretching as far as the eye can see.Shack up in one of 50 gorgeous villas (we’ve got our eye on the spectacular water villas) and luxuriate in the tranquil calm of your personal paradise. Miles from the nearest island, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa goes above and beyond to create unforgettable honeymoon memories.Here are just a few ways you could spend your time…Night-time SnorkellingHome to one of the healthiest reefs in the Maldives, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is one of the leading dive resorts in the country. Gorgeous as it is in the day, it’s when the sun sets that the reef really comes into its own.After dark, the reef transforms into a parallel world as dazzling sea life – such as squid, lobster and starfish - during the day – glide across the open seas. Bioluminescent plankton twinkle like millions of tiny blue stars in the shallows of the Indian Ocean, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime sight.A one-hour Night Snorkelling guided tour is priced at US$ 80 / £51* per guest.Starlit Cruises Savour a little quality time aboard Hadahaa’s traditional Dhoni. With champagne and canapés to toast the experience, couples can view the sun set into the turquoise horizon before the stars bloom out of the night sky.The Maldives enjoy some of the clearest skies in the world with zero light pollution, ensuring superb visibility of the heavens above. On-board astronomic experts guide couples through the constellations, including stars and planets that are not visible back home.A one-hour Starlit Cruise is priced at US$ 350 / £223* per couple. Chef’s Maldivian Cooking Class and Fishing AdventureCouples can pick up some culinary know-how at this romantic sea-to-table dining experience. As the sun goes down, couples set off aboard a traditional Dhoni and are taught how to hunt the best catch.Having caught their dinner, they’ll return to the hotel’s Island Grill restaurant for a front row seat to learn the art of perfect seasoning and to see the fish cooked to succulent perfection.A five-hour Cookery Class and Fishing Adventure is priced at US$ 175 /£112* per guest or US$ 800 / £511* per couple for a private experience.Nightly starting rates at Park Hyatt Maldives starts at $650 / £432 per villa per night, inclusive of breakfast.• www.maldives.hadahaa.park.hyatt.com
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