INDIAN OCEAN HONEYMOONS DESTINATIONS
Milaidhoo Island
Maldives
T
ake skies of fire over topaz waters, serene catamarans
sailing to castaway islands and vast blankets of stars over white-sand beaches, and you have a glimpse of why the Indian Ocean is top of the list when it comes to honeymoons. Throw in candlelit dinners,
flower-filled baths, couples’ spa treatments and impressive room discounts for newlyweds, and you have a destination that practically sells itself, if you know what to highlight. It’s the type of holiday you can upsell, as couples seek a once- in-a-lifetime experience they’ll remember in years to come. “Although the client’s initial budget might be limited, as they approach the departure date
they often start to think about upgrading room types, meal plans, cabin class or booking a special dinner,” says Tom Higgins, marketing manager at If Only. That means you can bolster an already high-value package with handy add-ons and bag yourself some repeat business by giving clients an all-out incredible trip – so they won’t only be the only ones with a reason to pop the champagne.
w THE MALDIVES Honeymoons here mean personalised packages, romantic gifts and generous freebies, so highlight these extras to help sell a big trip and secure yourself
some happy clients. “One thing a lot of hotels in the Maldives do is set up special romantic dinners in private or semi-private locations for people celebrating a honeymoon,” says Tricia Birmingham, senior product manager for the Middle East and Indian Ocean at Gold Medal. “Some hotels also offer cooking classes and couples’ spa treatments.” Among them you’ll find
Anantara Kihavah, which gives newlyweds a free two-and-a- half-hour Maldivian Romance spa ritual for two, an in-villa
champagne breakfast and daily origami bed decorations as part of a special package. It’s the ‘dining by design’ experience that really stands out, though: guests get a personal chef with an individually tailored menu, served up on a secluded stretch of beach. Kuoni recommends Kandolhu
Maldives, which offers a four- course candlelit dinner on the beach. “It’s a tranquil paradise
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