SALM TEAM
In 2013, Zelri and Gerhard Steyn tied the knot in a fairytale ceremony. To celebrate their 10 year wedding anniversary, the couple have been spotted enjoying quality time together in the most picture perfect setting – at the popular all-inclusive Club Med Kani resort in the Maldives.
If this resort looks familiar, it’s because Anlia and Eben Etzebeth recently spent their honeymoon here (and at the Club Med Finolhu Villas, which is part of the brand’s Exclusive Collection).
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The Maldives for couples and friends
With reefs that offer bands of colour, tiny jewel-like islands rimmed with the whitest of soft sand surrounded by the clearest shallow waters that one can imagine, it’s no wonder the Maldives has long been a favourite destination for love birds.
Over 99% of the Maldives is sea, which makes it the ultimate playground for sea fanatics and watersports lovers. Whether you’re a couple looking for an active island getaway or a group of friends looking for adventure, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the Maldives. Jet skiing, wake boarding, diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, parasailing and so much more! The resort that Zelri and Gerhard are holidaying at includes all of these water activities and a lot more.
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If you and your significant other are looking for a laid-back island anniversary escape or a last minute sunny escape during SA winter, look no further than dreamy walks on the beach, spectacular sunset dinners, luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine, idyllic spas and superb wellness retreats. For couples looking for a picture perfect destination, the Maldives is quite simply heaven on earth. Choosing an all-inclusive option as Zelri and Gerhard have where your meals, drinks and activities are included will also ensure you can enjoy your romantic getaway with absolute peace of mind.
Club Med’s all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives are a popular choice for honeymooners and couples
If you’re keen to plan a trip to the Maldives, here’s some handy info to know:
The destination
Perhaps best known for its idyllic white beaches and crystal clear turquoise sea, the Maldives is situated in the Indian Ocean, and travellers from South Africa do not require a visa to travel here.
The tropical nation is composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1 000 coral islands – many still uninhabited.The Maldives is home to about 5% of the planet’s reefs that comes with an explosion of colour contributed by soft and hard corals that form them, and the reefs are home to thousands of fish species who are lured by the rich nutrients that flow in with the currents. Surrounded by a reef structure, the Maldives houses one of the most exclusive and spectacular underwater life ecosystems. The 1% land is a masterpiece in natural landscaping, divine white beaches and gorgeous villas sitting amidst island flora.
The Maldives has its own unique culture and traditions influenced by various cultures around the rim of the Indian Ocean, and shaped by the surrounding island environment and seas. The traditional cuisine is heavily based on fish and coconut, with several dishes that have no parallels anywhere in the region – a dream destination for foodies.
When to go
The tropical climate means year-round warm temperatures. The average high temperature is 31.5 degrees Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degrees Celsius. The Southwest monsoon from May to October brings rain and the Northeast monsoon from November to April is generally sunny.
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