Island Honeymoon Destinations: Mauritius and Maldives
If a wedding, accompanied by the sounds of the ocean waves and a subsequent honeymoon spent on an exotic island seem like an excellent idea to you, then Mauritius is an ideal spot for such a scenario. Mauritius is one of the youngest countries in the world, but it is also one of the most expensive. However the latter fact does not deter thousands of tourists to come here and fall in love with the place after checking out one of the amazing beaches, which are really in abundance on the island – one better than another – with the only difference in the ambiance: on the south coast you can find amazing unspoiled nature, on the eastern – total beach comfort, and on the northern – really great surfing.
The fans of the quiet joys will appreciate the wealth of flora and fauna of Mauritius. You will learn the exotic varieties of local trees, see what Mauritanian Pink Pigeon looks like and find out why pineapple is considered a weed on the island.
The national miracle of Mauritius is considered a place called Chamarel with the majestic waterfall called by the same name. Besides water, there are plenty of interesting things to see, like multicolored ground – of blue, green, red and orange shades.
Recommended accommodations: Shanti Maurice Resort. The pride of the resort is a special wedding pavilion, located on a pier stretching into the Indian Ocean. This is where a happy couple can exchange their vows at sunset. However, there are lots of suitable places for the ceremony: almond groves, numerous terraces and even a dramatic rocky shore near the beach. The other excellent features of the hotel include a private pool with a Jacuzzi, shower in the tropical garden and soft linens in the bedroom.
The Maldives
The main slogan of the Maldives, replicated through the souvenirs – “No new, no shoes” – fully reflects the concept of relaxation of this corner of the planet.
When the plane is landing in the island capital Male, the newlyweds, against all expectations, are stricken with horror. Sitting by the window, it may seem that the plane is not landing on the runway but straight into the Indian Ocean. However the airport is located on the ground – on one of the 1196 islands that make up the Maldives – only 202 of them are inhabited, the others are the realm of colorful parrots and flying foxes.
The noteworthy attractions of the capital Male are Presidential palace and a coral mosque. However the true masterpieces can only be seen in the ocean: scuba diving and snorkeling are an absolute “must do” in this places, otherwise you will miss out on seen some of the colorful fish, stingrays and turtle.
Recommended accommodations: the Four Seasons Resort Maldives will make you fall in love with it the minute you see the lagoon and bungalows standing on stilts right over the water. High standards of service of the resort nicely compliment the natural beauty of the islands and famous sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
