Why the Maldives Should Be Your Next Honeymoon

There's a reason the Maldives shows up on nearly every honeymoon list. Each resort typically occupies its own private island, which means the crowds you might expect at other beach destinations simply don't exist here.

Overwater villas are the signature Maldivian experience - glass floor panels let you watch reef fish swim beneath your bed, and private steps lead straight into the lagoon for a swim before breakfast. Many resorts also offer sunrise or sunset excursions to a private sandbank, essentially a strip of sand in the middle of the ocean, just for you and your partner.

Snorkeling straight off the beach is often just as good as a boat excursion elsewhere, thanks to the house reefs that surround most islands. If you're looking to splurge on one experience, an in-villa candlelit dinner on your own deck, arranged by the resort, tends to be the most memorable.

The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when you'll get the calmest seas and the clearest skies for stargazing after dinner.