Here’s the situation – you’ve met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, been proposed to, said ‘yes!’, planned and had your wedding surrounded by the people you love the most, and now comes the fun part. Go on a trip of a lifetime with your beloved at one of our top seven honeymoon destinations!
Bora Bora
This incredible French Polynesian island is known for its volcanic views, turquoise lagoons, and sieved-flour sand. The island’s opulent overwater villas add to its tropical setting, making it ideal for couples seeking post-wedding getaways. Resorts cater to couples with exclusive snorkeling expeditions, lavish spa packages, and private island meals. Bora Bora is also a good location for scuba diving due to its proximity to sand-fringed Motus islands and a blue lagoon protected by a coral reef.
traveBora Bora is best visited during the warm months between November and April, with peak travel from May to October attracting more tourists and higher prices.
Mauritius
Mauritius is the island paradise with a beat in the Indian Ocean. This spice island boasts wonderful national parks, a stunning coastline and marine parks that can be explored by boat or underwater. If you’re a couple that loves activities, you’ll be thrilled to learn that water sports are particularly popular here; so, there’s no need to worry about getting bored! Tropical woods in its interior mountain ranges are home to magnificent fauna.
The neighbouring islands of Réunion and Rodrigues have their own beauties and feel remote even by Mauritian standards. The shorelines of all three are dotted with hundreds of little islets, creating a truly breathtaking landscape.
The average temperature from June through to September is a nice 20°C chilly winter. After a summer wedding, this might be an ideal time for relaxing. Choose from a wide range of hotels which offer gourmet cuisine, couples retreats, relaxation services and more.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali, a land of millions of islands and mystical towering stacks, is home to some of the most stunning accommodations in the world. With numerous exquisite hotels and new ones opening, Bali is not a uniform island vacation destination but a mysterious, spiritual location that has managed to preserve its authenticity, culture, pristine beaches and lush tropical lands.
There are various lodging options for every price range, from amazing designer retreats to backpacker beach huts. If you’d prefer to visit during a drier month, plan your trip in April as July and August are peak season. Visits in spring or autumn are even more sedate. We’re positive that you’ll enjoy the stunning scenery of the hotels, many of which boast large outdoor decks, plunge pools and more.
Rome, Italy
Rome, known as the Eternal City, is a popular destination for couples and honeymooners due to its 28-century rich history, which includes world-renowned architecture, priceless paintings and sophisticated piazzas. Being home to the Pantheon, Roman Forum and Vatican, it’s no surprise that the city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the heart of the city, the stunning Roman amphitheatre known as the Colosseum is a must-visit. Since its construction, the Colosseum has remained the largest standing amphitheatre and the largest ancient amphitheatre in the world.
The best time to visit this picturesque city is between October and April, with temperatures fluctuating but crowds dissipating. To add to the intimacy of this trip of a lifetime, be sure to book a private tours and cooking master class.
Greece
Greece and its many islands are captivating due to their simple beauty, rich history, mythology and wildflower-scented wilderness. Cyclades, Ionians, Thassos, Zakinthos and Spetses are just some of the stunning islands you can explore with your loved ones. Of course, Santorini is a honeymooner’s paradise, offering an uninterrupted view of a volcano and the deep blue sea. The islands remain warm well into autumn, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful escape.
Greece has no dearth of luxury hotels and resorts which offer villas with private balconies and pools, and spectacular views. Needless to say, there’ll be plenty of opportunities for your and your loved one to snap a picture of a lifetime.
Maldives
There’s no denying that Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations for those seeking opulent and romantic experiences. The island nation’s resorts offer a variety of luxurious experiences, including candlelit dinners on private sandbanks and wooden suites on stilts accessible only by boat.
The choice of island depends on your preference for a luxurious honeymoon, as most offer a dreamy, laid-back holiday surrounded by stunning blue scenery. Some of the favourites include Soneva Jani, a glamorous hangout with some of the largest villas and enormous private pools, and Joali, which combines designer aesthetics with relaxing boho vibes.
Tokyo, Japan
If you and your loved one are on the hunt for an epicentre of flavour and adventure, we’ve got just the thing for you. Tokyo boasts the maximum number of Michelin stars in any city due to their vast restaurants that take pride in using the finest of ingredients. So, it’s no surprise that you and your significant other will get to rub shoulders with foodies, beverage connoisseurs, design aficionados and culture vultures.
Love a bit of shopping? Well, you can bask in the splendour of the all-glass Prada and Dior stores or have a chilled-out shopping spree at Tadao Ando’s minimalist-concrete shopping centre. And here comes the interesting part – cultural exchange. You’ll find that sumo wrestler’s quarrel in stadiums, and kabuki performers flaunt around theatres. Slow-drip coffee shops, independent clothing stores, traditional tatami workshops, and eighth-generation noodle counters abound in the small back alleyways. It’s Tokyo; you’re practically guaranteed a memorable stay!
