Those who have chosen the Maldives as their honeymoon destination have done themselves a favour. The paradise archipelago is one of the world's most spectacular beach hotspots, and this little piece of paradise is perfect for newlyweds. Although planning the ideal honeymoon may seem pretty straightforward, ensuring that your couple's getaway in the Maldives goes off without a hitch does require keen organisational skills. Here's how to organise a romantic honeymoon in the paradise islands.

The first order of business is deciding when to go on your honeymoon to the Maldives. Although most couples would prefer to jet off soon after their wedding celebrations, everyday practicalities may mean putting off the honeymoon for a few weeks or months. The best time to head to the Maldives is between the months of December and April which is the tourist season in the country. This is when you can be assured of sunny skies and clear conditions prevailing over the archipelago. Do not schedule your honeymoon in the monsoon period from May to October unless you don't mind spending your entire honeymoon indoors.

Step two in the planning process is choosing a honeymoon suite from among the countless overwater bungalows and villa options available in the Maldives. Depending on the duration of your honeymoon, it may be prudent to pick a resort close to Male or the nation's capital as airport transfers will cost less time and money if you are only heading to paradise for a weekend. Apart from the creature comforts on offer at each resort island, it is crucial to check the on-site activity options, amenities and water sports facilities accessible to travellers as not all resorts are equal in this regard.

Every Maldives romantic getaway must include water-based activities according to The Maldives Travel and other online resources. Couples that are planning a honeymoon in the archipelago will find that there are a wide variety of exciting activities and excursions on offer. In addition to snorkelling tours around the islands, couples with a passion for diving can also wreck dive and enjoy the underwater landscapes of Manta Point and HP Reef. Surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, parasailing, and kayaking are just some of the other ways to spend time together in a meaningful manner during a couple's trip to the Maldives. Island-hopping tours and sunset cruises are also romantic excursions that couples can sign up for during the planning stage.

The Maldives is revered as Asia's spa retreat Mecca, and a honeymoon in this paradise archipelago would not be complete without spending a day or two in a luxurious spa. Couples’ massages, aromatherapy sessions, facials and cleansing rituals are just some of the most relaxing and rejuvenating experiences that are up for grabs in local spas. So, choose to stay in a hotel with a spa facility and reserve a day to spend luxuriating in treatments and healing therapies that are tailor-made for couples.

Couples that are interested in discovering the rich cultural heritage and history of the Maldives must also allocate time in their itinerary to wine, dine and sightsee in Male, which is the commercial and cultural epicentre of the country. The National Museum, Grand Friday Mosque, presidential palaces and Sultan Park are not the only points of interest in this dynamic city revered for its boutiques and seafood restaurants. Some of the most romantic beach cafes and fine dining venues are also found here alongside Artificial Beach and Republic Square.

Newlyweds who are visiting the island between December and April also have the opportunity to embark on a whale-watching safari.