Multi-award-winning island sanctuary, Vakkaru Maldives, was recently named the

World’s Leading Luxury Honeymoon Resort at the 29th World Travel Awards for the

third consecutive year. Ever since it opened, it has become the romantic escape everyhoneymooner

dreams off – a private island paradise where you can swim in turquoise waters,

lounge on powdery-soft white sand beaches and sip a cocktail while looking out over
the horizon. The latest accolade only proves that the resort has all the right
ingredients for a dreamy honeymoon, a destination wedding, or even a renewal of
vows.

You get the first glimpse of your romantic getaway as the seaplane descends
towards “island of coconuts” in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Tiffanyblue
waters gently lap at soft diamond-white sands. Groves of coconut trees
surrounded by verdant tropical foliage form the core of this reef island. At the
western end, a half-moon of thatched villas juts into the shallow lagoon, curving
around one of the blue holes. It truly is heaven on earth.

The 113 villas and residences, whether on the beach or over the water, all offer
complete privacy. For honeymooners, the One Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence
designed for next-level indulgence is the perfect choice with its private infinity pool
with splendid views of the endless ocean and sunset, separate living room and
luxurious space for rest and relaxation. It is stocked with all the requisites for a luxe
vacay, from an espresso machine, luxury bath amenities, bicycles, and yoga mats. A
private butler takes care of any whims and fancies.

The resort has five alfresco restaurants, two bars, a wine cellar, and Merana, the
opulent overwater spa, because you have to eat, drink and spa in between looking
into each other’s eyes. Additionally, other romantic dining experiences can be
customised as per the couple’s request – by the beach, on the secluded sandbank,
in your villa, on a luxury yacht, or even in the middle of the jungle and in the Organic
Garden.

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The luxurious overwater Merana Spa with its extensive menu of pampering
treatments is the ideal place for couples to refresh and rejuvenate. Spa time can also
be combined with a relaxing sound healing session or just unwinding in the outdoor relaxation area.

While leaving your luxury villa might be hard, the extensive list of experiences the
resort offers is hard to ignore. Couples can team to take on the resort tennis pro on
the iconic cobalt-blue courts or enjoy the exhilarating options available at Splash
water sports centre, including parasailing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, PADI dive
excursions and a discovery tour of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,
aboard a luxury yacht.

Elated at the hat trick win this year, Iain McCormack, General Manager, Vakkaru
Maldives, said: “We are honoured to be named the world’s leading resorts for
honeymooning couples for the third consecutive year. This award adds to our long
list of accolades at World Travel Awards, including Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort
and Indian Ocean’s and Maldives’ Leading Suite for the Vakkaru Overwater
Residence. It’s a recognition that affirms our status and position in the industry,
which means so much to us because it’s a direct reflection of our dedication to
creating exceptional experiences for our guests.”

“To celebrate this great milestone, we invite all our in-house guests to join our
awards party and share in our immense joy and gratitude for all the support we have
received from our loyal guests over the years,” he added.