Take some time for two at a resort that delivers romance on a grand scale. Intimate accommodations, breathtaking views, pampering couple’s spa treatments and spectacular sunsets are the perfect recipe for a dream couple’s holiday.
BAROS, MALDIVES
Baros was named ‘best luxury hotel in the world’ by the TripAdvisor 2018 Travellers’ Choice awards, and it’s long been a favourite of high-end honeymooners. We love the beautifully-designed accommodation, full of Maldivian charm, and it’s well worth splashing out on a villa with a private pool. This is a fantastic destination for divers, with a great house reef and some 30 major dive sites nearby.
But you don’t have to take the plunge to see the resort’s remarkable marine life, with reef sharks and rays visible in the lagoon below the fantastic over-water Lighthouse restaurant. For something extra special, take a private cruise on Nooma, the resort’s Maldivian dhoni boat, or book a romantic dinner on a sandbank in the middle of the lagoon.
COCO PALM DHUNI KOLHU, MALDIVES
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu goes the extra mile for lovedup couples, with a host of special treats to make your stay truly unforgettable. Kick things off with a Champagne breakfast, spend your days unwinding in the spa or snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters, then break out the bubbles again on a sunset cruise.
After dark, you can enjoy a private dinner on the beach or a sizzling barbecue at your villa, before snuggling up under the stars at the Coco Cinema. For the ultimate romantic escape, take the 15-minute boat ride across to Embudhoo, a private desert island where you can play castaway and spend the night in a rustic hut.
ATMOSPHERE KANIFUSHI, MALDIVES
Couples can bring their desert island dreams to life at Atmosphere Kanifushi. This is no castaway experience though, with some of the largest entry-level beach villas in the Maldives, an innovative culinary offering including Sri Lankan street food and the Maldives’ first 100% vegetarian restaurant, and a sublime spa featuring 12 treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and salon.
ZOËTRY AGUA PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Lose yourself in the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings at this soothing beachfront oasis of cane-thatched suites and villas wound through by a meandering lagoon pool. The Endless Privileges® plan enhances your stay with extras including a welcome bottle of rum, 24-hour private in-suite dining, a complimentary 20-minute wellness experience and 45-minute horse ride along the pristine beach.
VICEROY RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
If you’re searching for an intimate and romantic Mexican luxury resort then look no further: Viceroy Riviera Maya ticks all the boxes. Each of the 41 villas has its own butler service, plunge pool, outdoor shower, daybed and thatched palapa, set amongst lush jungle for added privacy. There are no kids allowed and the resort is on a quiet stretch of beach, perfect for rest and relaxation, with facilities including two fabulous restaurants, a beachfront swimming pool and an inviting Mayan-inspired spa.
ONE&ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE, DUBAI
Discover the best of Dubai at this opulent Arabian oasis, bringing together three distinct resort concepts. The Palace dazzles with its ornate arches and sumptuous decor, and the lively Kasbar nightclub is popular with younger couples. Arabian Court’s pretty courtyards and fountains create a wonderfully romantic ambience, with three excellent restaurants and a chilled-out rooftop bar. For a really special stay, splash out on the ultra-exclusive Residence & Spa, with just 49 lavish rooms and suites, a private restaurant and the wonderful Spa and Oriental Hammam.
JADE MOUNTAIN, SAINT LUCIA
Jade Mountain’s owner, Nick Troubetzkoy, is an architect by trade, and this remarkable hotel is precision-engineered for romantic luxury. Each individually-designed ‘Sanctuary’ has one wall open to the elements, providing panoramic views of the Piton mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
Once you pick your jaw up off the ground you’ll notice the delightful little touches that make this place so special, like the shimmering, iridescent tiles of your private infinity pool. You may find it hard to leave your suite, but it’s worth venturing out for the superb snorkelling, sublime treatments at the Kai en Ciel Spa and the mouthwatering Chocolate Laboratory, where you can make your own chocolate using cocoa grown on Jade Mountain’s organic farm.
MOUNT CINNAMON, GRENADA
Perched on a hillside overlooking Grand Anse, Grenada’s most glorious white-sand beach, Mount Cinnamon is one of our favourite boutique hotels in the Caribbean. The architecture evokes the Mediterranean, with dazzling whitewashed walls and terracotta roofs, but the chic interiors are tropically inspired.
Honeymooners will love the new Cinnamon Suites, which open onto private balconies with magnificent views of Grand Anse beach and St George’s in the distance. During the day, most guests make a beeline for Savvy’s, where you’ll find a lounge bar, croquet lawn, yoga platform and watersports toys, though the Cinnamon Spa may just tempt you away from the beach for a couple of hours.
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