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The Perfect
GUIDE TO...

HONEYMOON

DESTINATIONS

that are less than seven hours away from Bangkok!

You’ve made it offi cial — and now it’s time to unwind. And what could be a better way than by
checking into an ultra-luxe resort designed to fulfi l all your castaway fantasies? The picturesque land of
Asia is home to many breathtaking resorts and hotels, so take your pick (or picks) from Masala’s list
of remarkable honeymoon destinations.

B YDEBO SHREEB ANER JEEANDTANYASHAH

Sri Lanka Amangalla
Sri Lanka, a small island located on the southern coast of India, Built within Galle Fort, the
is blessed with diverse landscapes, white sandy beaches and 17th-century Dutch Fort,
lush tropical rainforests, making it a sought-after destination Amangalla is a stunning
for all honeymooners. boutique hotel with 28
spacious rooms and suites.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort The hotel’s garden dates
Located in Tangalla Beach Front of Tangalle, back to the 1860s, while the
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort property features original
sits in the midst of a 21-acre coconut polished Burmese teak
plantation, overlooking the Indian Ocean. fl oorboards; both are an
Offering a varied selection of modern outstanding testament to
facilities, the luxury property boasts 152 how masterfully they have preserved the property’s history.
spacious rooms and pool villas, and seven While residing here, be sure to enjoy a meal at the Dining
in-house restaurants including Dining by Room, which includes a daily-changing dinner menu based on
Design, where guests can savour their desired cuisine from a the chef’s fi nds at various markets. Offering fi ve treatment
collection of connoisseur menus, prepared by their personal rooms home to a range of therapies, including massages,
chef at a setting of their choice. The resort’s innovative wellness anointments, refl exology and scrubs, Amangalla Spa also
programme, designed to create emotional and spiritual balance, boasts steam rooms, saunas and a yoga pavilion.
includes a seven-day retreat of Ayurvedic and spa therapies. www.aman.com/resorts/amangalla
www.anantara.com/peace-haven-tangalle

Maldives Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Also known as ‘paradise Enjoy a luxurious stay at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. Steps away
on earth,’ Maldives is a from an idyllic beachfront, the hotel is set on its own private island,
beautiful tropical nation 400 km south of Malé. Featuring 50 villas — 36 on land and 14 over
that lies in the Indian the ocean — the resort offers a sun terrace, a diving centre and an
Ocean. Boasting crystal outdoor swimming pool. Expect kayaking, dolphin spotting, sunset
clear water and a superior cruising, or just relaxing in the resort’s idyllic spa. Home to two excellent
diving scene, it’s no restaurants, savour freshly-grilled seafood and prime cuts of meat at
wonder why a Maldivian The Island Grill for a heartwarming dining experience.
honeymoon is hard to top. www.hyatt.com

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