1 Dine at the world’s smallest restaurant
Located on a lagoon and accessible only by a three-minute boat ride, Taj Exotica’s Ocean Pavilion is one of those magical places to reserve for your big romantic sundowner. Comprising all the ingredients of a dream proposal, the champagne arrives here as you take your place at the socially-distanced overwater restaurant that features all the privacy in the world with the perks of a customised menu and dedicated butler.
2 Watch a movie under the stars
Lounge on a hammock or park yourself on a reclining beach bed on a balmy Maldivian evening to watch your favourite movie as the night sets in. Outdoor cinema experiences with the waves as your surround sound are offered at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, The Standard, the two Soneva properties, and Six Senses Laamu. You’ll never want to go back to Netflix and chill.
3 Take a digital detox
W Maldives’ two-day Robinson Crusoe experience on the private island of Gaathafushi is not the castaway experience that Defoe immortalised. Located in a tech-free zone, with only one resort phone available, you can switch off and reconnect with nature or settle in for a candlelit dinner for two. There’s also the digital detox package at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort and Villas that requires you to leave your iPhone in a black box. If you manage to stay away until checkout, an amount from your bill is donated to the local community.—Megha Mahindru
4 Immerse yourself in a luxurious art trail
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