Maldives is Kuoni’s Most Popular Long-haul Destination for 2021 Honeymoons
Saturday 11th of July 2020
Maldives is Kuoni’s Most Popular Long-haul Destination for 2021 Honeymoons
Luxury hospitality company Kuoni has reported a strong upswing in honeymoon enquiries since last weekend. New enquiries over the past week were at their highest level since lockdown. Kuoni states that many couples are upgrading their honeymoon plans for next year and even the year after.
The company has seen more couples asking about luxury “minimoon” escape this year, followed by a big long-haul adventure for travel in 2021 or 2022. The most popular long-haul destination for 2021 honeymoons is the Maldives, followed by Sri Lanka and Mauritius. With more time to save for their honeymoon next year, couples are either extending their stay, with multiple centre destinations, upgrading their accommodation to luxury pool villas and adding unique experiences.
From tiny specks in the ocean to larger all-inclusive resorts with abundant facilities, there’s a huge choice for honeymoons in the Maldives. Kuoni offers over 30 islands here that are all pretty special, but here are the company’s favorites for a romantic escape.
1) Kuramathi Maldives
Kuramathi, one of the Maldives’ most popular resorts, is perfect if you're looking for variety alongside relaxation. The rooms range from simply designed Garden Villas and Beach Villas nestled in abundant vegetation to Deluxe Beach Villas that face the lagoon and luxury Pool Villas that sit right at the edge of the beach. But for the iconic overwater experience, opt for a Deluxe Water Villa perched above the turquoise lagoon.
2) Kandolhu Maldives
Kandolhu presents the best of both worlds: a tiny, tranquil island with a lush green interior encircled by glorious white sands and coral reefs, yet with a choice of restaurants and rooms more typical of a larger island. The elegant, Maldivian-style villas have modern interiors with wooden floors and high ceilings, and include thoughtful extras like iPads and GoPro cameras.
3) Velassaru Maldives
The resort has a slightly younger vibe and is ideal for honeymooners and couples. The beach rooms have some of the biggest and loveliest indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Deluxe Bungalows are individual single-storey buildings a few metres from the water, with a raised sleeping area. Sleek Beach Villas are thatched cottages facing the beach, with little extras such as a wine chiller. There’s also a choice of villas with pools and beautiful Water Villas on stilts over the ocean.