It's well known that the Maldives is the perfect destination for a honeymoon or for lovers. It's also well known that the way to a lover's heart is through the stomach. So it's a good thing that the Maldives has a few tricks up its sleeve for foodies and those who want to become one.

Thai cuisine and rum tasting in the tree house

Resort: JW Marriott Maldives

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Kaashi restaurant at the JW Marriott Maldives was the first tree house in the Maldives. Here, guests dine on platforms between high treetops. They're connected via hanging bridges. So you shouldn't be afraid of heights. After all, when the Thaifood is followed by a rum tasting in proper style, the ground is swaying anyway. Not only is the food delicious, but also the idea behind Rum Bar Baan. Anyone who invents a new drink can enter it directly into the hotel recipe book.

Breakfast and dinner in the ocean

Resort: Baros Maldives

© Baros Maldives

If the Maldives are not yet secluded and intimate enough, Baros Maldives adds even more privacy. Guests can welcome the new day with a champagne breakfast on the Piano Deck. In the afternoon, you can book the platform in the sea for a seafood picnic. Or you can treat yourself to an unforgettable sunset dinner.

Eating without a menu

Resort: Naladhu Private Island

© Naladhu Private Island

If you can't decide between all the delicacies on the menu, the restaurant on Naladhu Private Island is the right place for you. Just like back home on your birthday, you simply tell them what you fancy. The dedicated and extremely creative team on site makes guests' wishes come true. For example, ordering breakfast at 11.30 pm is no problem here. It's Maldives for foodies who have their own ideas!

Eating under the sea

Resorts: Conrad Rangali Island, Hurawalhi Resort, Niyama Private Island, Anantara Kihavah, Oblu Select Lobigili, You & Me Maldives, Ozen Life Madhoo

© Conrad Rangali Island

The list of resorts that allow their guests to dine underwater is no longer so short. However, the Ithaa at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. It was the first of its kind in the Maldives. Another special feature is the restaurant 5.8 of the Hurawalhi Resort: the largest completely glazed underwater restaurant in the world.

The best of the best all-inclusive

Resort: Ozen Life Maadhoo

The fact that the luxury of being able to enjoy yourself without thinking has now also arrived in the Maldives. And that's nothing new in itself. On the contrary, more and more providers, even in the most upmarket sectors, are offering their guests this new freedom. The Ozen Life Maadhoo goes next level. The motto "The Joy of Giving" is upheld here. Only the finest champagnes, fine wines and outstanding food with an incredible number of specialties can be found on the tables and also in the minibars in the villas. These are also included, stocked with the best champagne and refilled twice a day.