A wedding may last a day, but a honeymoon is when couples begin creating memories of their own. In the Maldives, Four Seasons Resorts Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru offer two different island settings where newlyweds can enjoy quiet mornings, time on the water and evenings designed around togetherness. At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the experience begins as soon as couples arrive on the island. Beachfront villas, overwater suites and private pool pavilions offer their own spaces, with mornings that can begin with a floating breakfast and citrus mimosas.

As the day moves on, couples can explore the reef, go surfing, diving or sailing together. The adults-only Serenity Pool offers views of the lagoon at sunset, while ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island provides another way to unwind with its Night Spa Ritual under the stars. Evenings can include a candlelit dinner on the beach or sandbank, Indian cuisine at Baraabaru or cocktails under the Maldivian sky. The current Romance in Paradise offer also brings together experiences such as a massage for two, beach dinner, floating sunset cocktails and a private photoshoot.

Further into the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offers a more secluded island experience. Overwater villas and oceanfront suites provide a setting for champagne breakfasts and slow mornings, while the Om Supti Night Spa Ritual takes couples to a private jungle clearing beneath the night sky. For an evening experience, couples can take a boat to a secluded sandbank, where a candlelit dinner awaits surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Other experiences include cruising through the biosphere, dining aboard a traditional dhoni, enjoying a Robinson Crusoe-inspired picnic or simply having breakfast served in bed.

Wellness is also part of the stay through AyurMa, which offers massages, yoga and restorative treatments. Couples can also spend time in the lagoon with snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, X-Jetpacks and scuba diving. The two resorts offer different ways to experience a honeymoon in the Maldives. Kuda Huraa brings together the charm of a garden island with intimate experiences and the freedom to enjoy each day at its own pace. Landaa Giraavaru offers a more secluded setting surrounded by the ocean, jungle and natural surroundings.

Together, the two islands make the Maldives more than just a backdrop for a honeymoon. They create a setting where couples can begin married life with experiences that can become their first memories of everything that follows.