Henna Shah

2 months ago | travelandleisureasia.com | Henna Shah

After our wedding, my husband Yash and I were busy navigating a long-distance marriage, spending the work week apart—Yash in Bengaluru, while I was in Mumbai—culminating in a cherished weekend together at our home in Mumbai. As newlyweds, the strain of weekend-only encounters eventually began to take its toll. So, as we approached our six-month anniversary, we decided to restore our spirits with a romantic retreat to Austria.

Jan 25, 2025 | outlookindia.com | Henna Shah

The Maldives, with its turquoise waters and Instagram-worthy appeal fueled by celebrities, has been on the bucket list of many travellers. Last December, my husband, Yash, and I visited the Pearl of the Indian Ocean for our second anniversary. Having previously visited places like the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, Nusa Penida in Bali, and Havelock in the Andamans, I wondered how much bluer the waters could get - but the Maldives truly surpassed them all.

Jan 25, 2025 | outlooktraveller.com | Henna Shah

The Maldives, with its turquoise waters and Instagram-worthy appeal fueled by celebrities, has been on the bucket list of many travellers. Last December, my husband, Yash, and I visited the Pearl of the Indian Ocean for our second anniversary. Having previously visited places like the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, Nusa Penida in Bali, and Havelock in the Andamans, I wondered how much bluer the waters could get - but the Maldives truly surpassed them all.