ISLAND IDYLLS

Nature’s wonders provide a backdrop for romantic escapes at Constance Halaveli Maldives.

Indian Ocean holidays don’t get much better than this. Tucked away on a crystal- clear turquoise lagoon in the North Ari atoll, a scenic 25- minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport, Constance Halaveli Maldives is the perfect island retreat for pampering that special someone in your life. The 86 villas here promise both privacy and contemporary comforts, with private plunge pools on the beach or over the water. Elsewhere at the resort, indulge in the freshest daily catch with dinners at alfresco Meeru Beach Grill or creative Asian fusion cuisine at specialty restaurant Jing. Unwind at U Spa by Constance, where stilted treatment rooms beckon with a two- hour “couple bliss ritual.” Off the island, there are ample opportunities to go dolphin watching or embark on a romantic sunset cruise. Don’t miss the chance to dive the nearby coral reefs and encounter whale sharks, the gentle giants of the deep.

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