What is your ultimate romantic getaway? If it’s strolling hand-in-hand along a beach, lazing together beneath swaying palms, or indulging in sun-sand-and-surf adventures, then love is an island made for two. Here are our top 5 beach spots for a romantic island getaway. 

At Pentravel, we heart Maldives. With its Crusoe-chic resort islands, limpid blue lagoons and radiant coral reefs, what’s not to love? Maldives is the kind of dreamy destination that needs to be seen to be believed, which is why we were so excited to catch up with Pen expert, Landi Burger, to get the deets on her recent trip to paradise. 

If there’s one place in the world that tops the list of best honeymoon destinations, it’s the Maldives. It’s a desert-island-dream made up of 1,192 pearlescent islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. These paradisiacal atolls feature romantic resorts, luxurious overwater villas, private infinity pools, gem-like coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and more. 

The Maldives called, and you answered. Congrats on booking your tickets to paradise! Before you start packing your bags though, we’ve got some Maldives packing tips for you, starting with our number one packing rule: don’t overpack! You will spend most of your time on the beach or in the sea. So leave the heavy luggage at home.