Photo: Heather Rae Young/ instagram
01of 32Off They Go!Heather Rae El Moussa/InstagramAftertying the knot on Oct. 23, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young (who is now using her married name, Heather Rae El Moussa) started packing for thethree-week-long honeymoonof their dreams to the Maldives (with three days in Dubai). On Oct. 30, they left their home in Newport Beach, Calif., to catch their long-haul flight.
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Off They Go!
Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram
Aftertying the knot on Oct. 23, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young (who is now using her married name, Heather Rae El Moussa) started packing for thethree-week-long honeymoonof their dreams to the Maldives (with three days in Dubai). On Oct. 30, they left their home in Newport Beach, Calif., to catch their long-haul flight.
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First Class Fliers
Tarek El Moussa/Instagram
On Thursday evening, the newlyweds boarded an Emirates flight in first class, which Tarek told PEOPLE he’s “super excited about, because it’s this epic airline that everybody dreams of flying on.”
03of 32Sky-High ServiceTarek El Moussa/Instagram"Not a bad way to travel," Tarek captioned this shot of himself and Heather enjoying the swanky bar on board.
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Sky-High Service
“Not a bad way to travel,” Tarek captioned this shot of himself and Heather enjoying the swanky bar on board.
04of 32Almost There!Tarek El Moussa InstagramOnce they arrived in the Maldives, the couple had to take a boat to get to their resort from the airport.“I was half asleep here from traveling all day but my excitement to get to the island was beyond!!!!” Heather commented on this photo.
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Almost There!
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Once they arrived in the Maldives, the couple had to take a boat to get to their resort from the airport.
“I was half asleep here from traveling all day but my excitement to get to the island was beyond!!!!” Heather commented on this photo.
05of 32Home Sweet HotelTarek El Moussa/InstagramFinally, they arrived at their “breathtaking” resort: the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Set on a white-sand beach with turquoise waters, the five-star resort boasts 122 villas across three private islands.
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Home Sweet Hotel
Finally, they arrived at their “breathtaking” resort: the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Set on a white-sand beach with turquoise waters, the five-star resort boasts 122 villas across three private islands.
06of 32Living in LuxuryTarek El Moussa/InstagramHeather’s jaw quite literally dropped when she saw their villa for the first time. Tarek previously told PEOPLE of their luxurious accommodations: “We got this 3,600-square-foot house on the water built on stilts. In our bathroom, it has a glass floor, so you can see the fish swimming under your feet. And on the outside, we have a private pool, private spa and private cabana.”
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Living in Luxury
Heather’s jaw quite literally dropped when she saw their villa for the first time. Tarek previously told PEOPLE of their luxurious accommodations: “We got this 3,600-square-foot house on the water built on stilts. In our bathroom, it has a glass floor, so you can see the fish swimming under your feet. And on the outside, we have a private pool, private spa and private cabana.”
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Special Suite
08of 32Dining in ParadiseHeather Rae Young/InstagramThe pair stepped out for breakfast at the resort on their first official day of vacation. “Breakfast in paradise,” Heather captioned this photo, looking cozy in an all-pink set.
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Dining in Paradise
Heather Rae Young/Instagram
The pair stepped out for breakfast at the resort on their first official day of vacation. “Breakfast in paradise,” Heather captioned this photo, looking cozy in an all-pink set.
09of 32Stormy WeatherHeather Rae Young/InstagramThey were met with a bit of rain on their first full day in the Maldives, but that didn’t stop the newlyweds from enjoying their time together! “It’s just so peaceful. We feel so relaxed and happy,” Heather wrote.
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Stormy Weather
They were met with a bit of rain on their first full day in the Maldives, but that didn’t stop the newlyweds from enjoying their time together! “It’s just so peaceful. We feel so relaxed and happy,” Heather wrote.
10of 32Beach EatsHeather Rae Young/InstagramOnce the weather cleared up, the pair were back to enjoying the sun and sand — including beachside meals with killer “views.”
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Beach Eats
Once the weather cleared up, the pair were back to enjoying the sun and sand — including beachside meals with killer “views.”
11of 32Blissful BikingHeather Rae Young/InstagramThe couple that bikes together, stays together! Tarek and Heather went out for a relaxing bike ride around the resort, but, unfortunately, Heather lagged a little behind due to a flat tire.
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Blissful Biking
The couple that bikes together, stays together! Tarek and Heather went out for a relaxing bike ride around the resort, but, unfortunately, Heather lagged a little behind due to a flat tire.
12of 32Bikinis on BoardHeather Rae Young/InstagramHeather has previously shared that her friends and family gifted her items for her honeymoon at herAugust bridal shower— including lingerie and cute bikinis!
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Bikinis on Board
Heather has previously shared that her friends and family gifted her items for her honeymoon at herAugust bridal shower— including lingerie and cute bikinis!
13of 32Happy HeartsHeather Rae El Moussa Instagram"Heart is so full," Heather captioned this photo of the pair in front of the water, her engagement ring and wedding band on full display.
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Happy Hearts
Heather Rae El Moussa Instagram
“Heart is so full,” Heather captioned this photo of the pair in front of the water, her engagement ring and wedding band on full display.
14of 32Rest and RelaxationHeather Rae Young/InstagramHeather shared this selfie of her and Tarek relaxing on the beach — which is exactly what she told PEOPLE she’d been dreaming about in the days leading up to the wedding.“We decided we wanted to do a long honeymoon, just because these last few months have been insane, busy, and we haven’t had a moment to breathe,” she said last month. “So we wanted to take a long honeymoon to just enjoy. Enjoy being married.”
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Rest and Relaxation
Heather shared this selfie of her and Tarek relaxing on the beach — which is exactly what she told PEOPLE she’d been dreaming about in the days leading up to the wedding.
“We decided we wanted to do a long honeymoon, just because these last few months have been insane, busy, and we haven’t had a moment to breathe,” she said last month. “So we wanted to take a long honeymoon to just enjoy. Enjoy being married.”
15of 32Dressing UpHeather Rae Young/InstagramHeather posed for a mirror selfie in an all-black “date night” dress, complete with ruffles and lace.
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Dressing Up
Heather posed for a mirror selfie in an all-black “date night” dress, complete with ruffles and lace.
16of 32Work Hard, Play HardHeather Rae Young/InstagramEven though they’re on vacation, the pair still made time to put in a little work at the resort’s gym. Heather took to the treadmill, while Tarek opted for the weights.
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Work Hard, Play Hard
Even though they’re on vacation, the pair still made time to put in a little work at the resort’s gym. Heather took to the treadmill, while Tarek opted for the weights.
17of 32Beach ReadsHeather Rae Young/Instagram"Never stop learning," Heather captioned this snap of a real estate book she’s been reading throughout the trip. “Loving this book so far, lots of questions for @therealtarekelmoussa as I read, but that’s the best way to learn.”
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Beach Reads
“Never stop learning,” Heather captioned this snap of a real estate book she’s been reading throughout the trip. “Loving this book so far, lots of questions for @therealtarekelmoussa as I read, but that’s the best way to learn.”
18of 32Clean EatsHeather Rae Young/InstagramHeather is a longtime animal rights advocate and vegan, and Tarek recently went gluten-free after being diagnosed with celiac disease, so they were thrilled to find that the resort had plenty of food options for both of them.
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Clean Eats
Heather is a longtime animal rights advocate and vegan, and Tarek recently went gluten-free after being diagnosed with celiac disease, so they were thrilled to find that the resort had plenty of food options for both of them.
19of 32Cheers!Heather Rae Young/InstagramOf course, the couple paired their delicious food with some good drinks, as well. Here, they sipped on rosé.
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Cheers!
Of course, the couple paired their delicious food with some good drinks, as well. Here, they sipped on rosé.
20of 32All SmilesHeather Rae El Moussa Instagram"So happy to be here with my husband, celebrating our love and our lives together," Heather captioned this loved-up shot. “Honeymoon glow is a real thing.”
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All Smiles
“So happy to be here with my husband, celebrating our love and our lives together,” Heather captioned this loved-up shot. “Honeymoon glow is a real thing.”
21of 32Snorkeling SweetheartsHeather Rae Young Instagram"We always have fun," Heather captioned this silly selfie of her and Tarek donning their snorkeling gear before heading in the ocean. “Besties,” she added.
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Snorkeling Sweethearts
Heather Rae Young Instagram
“We always have fun,” Heather captioned this silly selfie of her and Tarek donning their snorkeling gear before heading in the ocean. “Besties,” she added.
22of 32Good WishesHeather Rae Young InstagramOne of the couple’s wedding presents was a pair of “wedding wish shells,” meant to be wished upon and thrown in the ocean.
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Good Wishes
One of the couple’s wedding presents was a pair of “wedding wish shells,” meant to be wished upon and thrown in the ocean.
23of 32Fresh AirHeather Rae Young InstagramThe couple enjoyed plenty of meals al fresco, with the resort setting up several romantic late-night dinners on the sand.
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Fresh Air
The couple enjoyed plenty of meals al fresco, with the resort setting up several romantic late-night dinners on the sand.
24of 32Outfits for DaysHeather Rae Young InstagramHeather made sure to document her beach-ready looks throughout the trip, including this bikini and beaded coverup from Beach Bunny swimwear.
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Outfits for Days
Heather made sure to document her beach-ready looks throughout the trip, including this bikini and beaded coverup from Beach Bunny swimwear.
25of 32Braving the ElementsHeather Rae Young InstagramThe sun can’t shine all the time! They battled through a couple of storms throughout their stay — but braved the outdoor hot tub regardless, as seen here.
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Braving the Elements
The sun can’t shine all the time! They battled through a couple of storms throughout their stay — but braved the outdoor hot tub regardless, as seen here.
26of 32Custom SwimwearHeather Rae Young Instagram"My best friend of 15 years got this bikini handmade for me from the same designer who made my bridal shower dress," Heather explained of this beaded Karen Sabaj one piece.
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Custom Swimwear
“My best friend of 15 years got this bikini handmade for me from the same designer who made my bridal shower dress,” Heather explained of this beaded Karen Sabaj one piece.
27of 32Total ComfortTarek El Moussa Instagram"Feeling nothing but relaxed and at peace here," Tarek captioned this photo from the dock of their suite. “Missing my babies back home but I’ve got the perfect honeymoon spot and my perfect wife.”
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Total Comfort
“Feeling nothing but relaxed and at peace here,” Tarek captioned this photo from the dock of their suite. “Missing my babies back home but I’ve got the perfect honeymoon spot and my perfect wife.”
28of 32Diamonds Are ForeverHeather Rae Young instagramHeather shared this photo of both her and Tarek’s wedding bands along with an emotional caption:“Our rings symbolize our love and commitment to each other but when I look over at my love and see his ring it’s so much deeper than that,” she wrote. “We chose each other and seeing him wear a ring that connects us means the world to me. I designed Tarek’s ring with black diamonds because it felt like him- sexy, manly, and unique and I engraved the inside of his ring to say ‘You and Me’ which is something special we say to each other.”
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Diamonds Are Forever
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Heather shared this photo of both her and Tarek’s wedding bands along with an emotional caption:
“Our rings symbolize our love and commitment to each other but when I look over at my love and see his ring it’s so much deeper than that,” she wrote. “We chose each other and seeing him wear a ring that connects us means the world to me. I designed Tarek’s ring with black diamonds because it felt like him- sexy, manly, and unique and I engraved the inside of his ring to say ‘You and Me’ which is something special we say to each other.”
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And They’re Off Again!
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30of 32Touchdown in DubaiTarek El Moussa/ instagramAfter a flight from the Maldives to Dubai, the pair stepped foot in the United Arab Emirates for the very first time. They then headed for a boat to get to their hotel!
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Touchdown in Dubai
Tarek El Moussa/ instagram
After a flight from the Maldives to Dubai, the pair stepped foot in the United Arab Emirates for the very first time. They then headed for a boat to get to their hotel!
31of 32Quite the ViewHeather Rae Young/ instagramAfter a quick ride, the newlyweds settled into their new hotel: Raffles The Palm Dubai, another five-star resort spread over 25 acres of beachfront. “Already obsessed with the architecture and attention to detail here,” Heather wrote, showing off the view from their hotel room.
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Quite the View
After a quick ride, the newlyweds settled into their new hotel: Raffles The Palm Dubai, another five-star resort spread over 25 acres of beachfront. “Already obsessed with the architecture and attention to detail here,” Heather wrote, showing off the view from their hotel room.
32of 32Exploring the CityHeather Rae Young / instagramThough a little tired from a day of travel, Tarek and Heather set out to explore the Middle Eastern city. “In awe of Dubai and this hotel,” Heather wrote as they left the resort.
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Exploring the City
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Though a little tired from a day of travel, Tarek and Heather set out to explore the Middle Eastern city. “In awe of Dubai and this hotel,” Heather wrote as they left the resort.
source: people.com
