Have your heart set on a honeymoon in the Maldives? It’s hard to find a better romantic destination than one with stunning sunsets, translucent-blue waters, balmy weather and luxurious resorts. The North Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the ideal spot to spend your honeymoon and offers dozens of resorts for the picking. Located about 45 kilometres west of Male atoll, the North Ari has around 18 inhabited islands and is best reached by seaplane, I f for no better reason than tho obtain the stunning views of the islands from the air. Here are some of the best resorts in the North Ari Atoll area to suit all budgets:

Bathala Island Resort is a 3 star hotel with 45 rooms, some 34 kilometres from the airport, with a seaplane transfer of around 20 minutes.

Dhoni Migili is a 5 star deluxe hotel with only six rooms for the perfect secluded honeymoon. It is only 63 kilometres from the airport and transfer by speedboat takes 2 hours or 30 minutes by seaplane.

Ellaidhoo Tourist Resort is a 3 star hotel with 78 rooms and is situated 42 kilometres from the airport. Access by speedboat is approximately 1 and a half hours or 20 minutes by seaplane.

Halaveli Holiday Village is a 4 star hotel with 50 rooms and is situated 62 kilometres from the airport or 20 minutes by seaplane.

The following three Kuramathi Hotels are the only hotels that share an island as it is only one kilometre in length:

Kuramathi Blue Lagoon is a 4 star hotel with 56 rooms and is 70 kilometres from the airport. Getting to Kuramathi takes about 90 minutes by speedboat or 20 minutes by seaplane.

Kuramathi Cottage and Spa is rated as a 4 star hotel with 81 rooms. It is situated 70 kilometres from the airport and speedboat transfer takes 90 minutes or 20 minutes by seaplane.

Kuramathi Village Hotel earns 4 stars for its 151 rooms. Only 70 kilometres from the airport, getting there takes between 90 minutes by boat or 20 minutes by seaplane.

Nika Island Resort is a 4 star exclusive hotel with 36 rooms and is 74 kilometres from the airport. Transfer by seaplane takes around half an hour.

Velidhu Island Resort is a 4 star hotel with 100 rooms and is 100 kilometres from the airport. Transfers by speedboat takes 2 hours and by seaplane 20 minutes.

Veligandu Island Resort is a 4 star hotel with 73 rooms and is 50 kilometres from the airport. Transfer by seaplane takes only 15 minutes.

W Retreat & Spa Maldives is a 5 star deluxe hotel with 78 rooms. It is only 72 kilometres from the airport and a 25 minute transfer by seaplane.

One of these hotels or islands are bound to be just the place you are looking for to spend your honeymoon. Some of the best hotels in the Maldives can be found in the North Ari Atoll and any honeymoon here will bring memories sure to be cherished for years to come.