Le Méridien Maldives Unveils Signature Avec Amour Experience

Looking to rekindle romance this summer or simply indulge in quality time together? Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa offers couples the perfect excuse to slow down, connect, and celebrate love in summer with its signature Avec Amour experiences. Meaning “with love,” Avec Amour warmly invites couples to embrace meaningful escapes. Set against the serene backdrop of the Indian Ocean, this thoughtfully curated programme beautifully combines European charm with Maldivian beauty. Together, they create unforgettable moments for honeymoons, spontaneous romantic retreats, or picture-perfect island weddings.

What Makes Avec Amour Special?

At the heart of the Avec Amour experience lies a seamless mix of thoughtful design, island luxury, and immersive moments. For example, guests stay in stylish villas that combine mid-century modern aesthetics with breathtaking views. Each villa features floor-to-ceiling windows and a deep soaking bathtub. These features create the perfect setting for candlelit evenings infused with the scent of the ocean breeze.

From the moment the day begins until the stars come out, the resort weaves romance into every detail of the stay.

Highlights of the Avec Amour Experience

Here’s how couples can make the most of their romantic escape at Le Méridien Maldives:

Private Floating Breakfasts
Start the day with a floating breakfast served in the privacy of your own villa’s pool.

Beach Picnics and Starlit Dinners
Spend the afternoon with your toes in the sand, and later enjoy sparkling rosé and candlelight by the sea.

Ocean Nest Experience
The new Ocean Nest invites couples to relax on a netted hammock suspended above the lagoon. It features plush pillows, duvets, a curated chocolate platter, and chilled sparkling wine. This spot perfectly suits sunset snuggles or late-night stargazing.

Romantic Dining Options
Choose from a private teppanyaki experience at Tabemasu or dine under the stars with the Harvest Table. This sustainable, garden-to-table meal features ingredients grown just steps away from your plate.

Adventure and Discovery
Explore the vibrant house reef together while snorkeling among turtles and tropical fish. For something more exhilarating, couples can take a jetski ride alongside dolphins or enjoy cinema under the stars.

Spa Moments for Two
The Explore Spa, set overwater with glass floor panels and ocean views, offers tailored treatments designed for couples seeking peaceful pampering.

Adults-Only Sunset Vibes
As evening sets in, La Vie, the resort’s adults-only pool and bar, transforms into a romantic haven with golden hour drinks, live music, and even a relaxed sip-and-paint session.

Dream Weddings and Vow Renewals

Le Méridien Maldives also welcomes love stories in every form. From intimate beach proposals to underwater vow exchanges, the resort offers bespoke wedding experiences enriched by Maldivian traditions. Couples can enjoy rhythmic Boduberu drum performances and sunset cocktail celebrations. Plus, the resort’s photography team beautifully captures every moment.

The Romantique Honeymoon Package

Couples planning their next chapter together can book the Romantique Honeymoon package, which includes:

Half board dining plan
A candlelit three-course beach dinner with sparkling rosé
A relaxing couple’s spa treatment
A private couples’ photoshoot
In-villa romantic amenities
And more thoughtful surprises

The package requires a minimum three-night stay and accepts bookings through 31 December 2025.

Celebrate Love, Reimagined

Le Méridien Maldives recently earned the title Best Honeymoon Resort in the Indian Ocean at the UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards 2024. It stands out as a truly exceptional destination for couples. Whether marking a special milestone or simply taking time to reconnect, the resort’s stunning setting and thoughtfully curated experiences invite guests to travel avec amour. Here, love is not just celebrated. Instead, the resort beautifully reimagines it through every moment shared.

This September, the Maldives raises a glass once again to Galician wine and sun-drenched celebrations as the Martín Códax Wine Gala returns to three COLOURS OF OBLU resorts. After a warmly received debut last year, the gala brings fresh energy, new vintages, and an expanded lineup of experiences, offering guests a vibrant, sensory journey that blends culture, cuisine, and community.

This time around, the second edition of the wine gala kicks off at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO on 31 August and 1 September, then moves to OBLU SELECT Sangeli on 3 and 4 September, and finally wraps up at the adults-only OBLU SELECT Lobigili on 6 and 7 September.

Nicolas Laguette, Director of Wines at Atmosphere Core, shares insight into what makes this year’s series even more exciting.

Experience-Led Evenings Bring Joy to the Forefront

To start, Laguette explains that the Martín Códax Wine Gala reflects the way today’s travellers seek authentic, one-of-a-kind moments.

“These aren’t formal tastings,” he says. “The OBLU Wine Galas are a total vibe. Think music, sun-kissed evenings, wine stories from Galicia, and an energy that’s just electric.”

In other words, he describes the event as “Spain’s soulful way of wining and dining – reimagined in paradise,” where guests enjoy good company and storytelling just as much as they enjoy the wine itself.

A New Vintage Adds to the Celebration

This year’s edition also introduces a standout: the Martín Códax Organistrum Albariño, a 2024 award-winning white wine made entirely from Albariño grapes. The winery named the wine after a medieval string instrument celebrated for its harmonious tones. According to Laguette, the wine reflects that same balance — “expressive, elegant, and absolutely divine with seafood.”

On top of that, guests will also get to meet Paula Lobato, the official brand ambassador of Bodegas Martín Códax, who will host the series across all three resorts.

“Her enthusiasm and knowledge will bring the entire experience to life – from grape to glass,” says Laguette.

Each Island Offers Its Own Gala Experience

Each COLOURS OF OBLU resort delivers a unique take on the celebration. While all events are paired thoughtfully with Martín Códax wines, the vibe, cuisine, and setting shift from island to island.

At Helengeli, guests enjoy a two-night experience: first, a progressive Indian feast at Raga Route, and then, a relaxed, barefoot beach dinner at Just Grill the next evening.
At Sangeli, the gala begins with a golden-hour soirée on One Banyan Island, followed by a multi-course, wine-paired dinner split across JustWok and Just Grill.
At Lobigili, often called the “island of love,” the experience takes a more intimate turn. Here, guests gather at Ylang Ylang for a globally inspired tasting menu paired with select wines. All designed to spark connection, romance, and quiet indulgence.

In short, no two gala nights are alike.

The Wines Come with a Story

Behind the scenes, COLOURS OF OBLU partnered with Bodegas Martín Códax after years of research, tastings, and value alignment. The winery, founded in 1985, takes its name from a medieval Galician troubadour who sang of love and coastal life.

Today, more than 600 families in Spain’s Rías Baixas region form the Martín Códax collective. They grow vines using the traditional emparrado trellising system, which lifts the vines off the ground to welcome the Atlantic breeze, a technique that, over time, shapes the bright, mineral-rich flavour of their wines.

According to Laguette, “We look for authenticity, strong family values, and expressive terroir-driven wines that you simply can’t find anywhere else in the Maldives. It’s a beautiful blend of time-honoured techniques and modern innovation that results in vibrant, unmistakably Galician wines.”

Guests of All Backgrounds Can Enjoy It

At its heart, the Martín Códax Wine Gala makes wine culture more approachable. Whether someone’s a wine enthusiast or just wine-curious, the format welcomes all.

“Wine is a universal language,” says Laguette. “When combined with great food, storytelling, music, and meaningful conversation, it becomes something unforgettable.”

More importantly, the gatherings go beyond wine appreciation, they focus on human connection.

“Our guests, our team, and our winemaking partners gather around the table with incredible food, wine stories, and laughter flowing just as freely as the vintages. It is island life, enriched.”

Complimentary for In-Resort Guests

As always, guests staying under COLOURS OF OBLU’s all-inclusive Holiday Plans can attend the Martín Códax Wine Gala at no additional cost. That said, seats fill quickly so advance reservations are highly recommended.

In Laguette’s words, “We’ll bring the wine and the wonder, you bring your appetite and a love for new experiences.”

Experience Romance at Le Méridien Maldives with the Signature Avec Amour Experience

What Makes Avec Amour Special?

Highlights of the Avec Amour Experience

The Romantique Honeymoon Package

Celebrate Love, Reimagined

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