And speaking of the most exhilarating moments in life, the marriage itself should be topped by the honeymoon, where one celebrates love. Secluded tropical beaches, the range of exotic adventure, or to be cherished in a cozy winter wonderland-a whole world of destinations suited to every taste is at your beck and call. In this guide, we’ll explore the 22 best honeymoon destinations, each offering unique experiences that promise to create memories for a lifetime.
Exotic Getaways
1. Krabi, Thailand – Languid Beaches and Colourful Landscapes
Krabi is their dreamland for honeymooners looking for adventure combined with serenity. This place on the west coast of Thailand boasts of being a secluded beach with towering cliffs made of limestone formation and tranquil mangrove forests away from the usual crowd that floods the beaches.
A not-to-miss experience here would definitely be the private boat hire, whereby enough time is provided to explore the several islands and lagoons that dot Krabi. Normally, this would include part of the day’s activities and cost in the range of ฿2,500 to ฿4,000 ($75-$120) to reach Railay Beach and Phra Nang Cave Beach for their breathtaking vertical-limestone formations and crystal clear waters.
For a dose of adventure, consider scuba diving or snorkeling in Krabi’s vibrant waters. A half-day diving trip costs around ฿3,000 ($90) per person, where you’ll encounter colorful coral reefs and tropical marine life. Alternatively, a kayaking tour through Krabi’s mangrove forests offers a quieter way to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, costing around ฿800 to ฿1,500 ($25 to $45).
After an eventful day, relax at one of the many Krabi luxury resorts-the famous Rayavadee Resort being one of them-offering starting prices for beachfront villas from ฿12,000 to ฿28,000 ($350 to $850) per night. These include stunning views of the Andaman Sea, private pools, and world-class service-the ultimate in honeymoon experiences.
2. Turks and Caicos: The great tropical escape
Of the world’s most sumptuous honeymoon destinations, Turks and Caicos is one. In the Atlantic Ocean, there lies a chain of 40 coral islands with their pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water.
The most famous beach on Providenciales Island, Grace Bay Beach allows couples a little seclusion from the crowds. Whether it be a morning walk on the beach or a sunset cocktail, this strip of sand often tops the list as one of the best in the world. Completing this experience is your booking of a villa at Amanyara Resort, a resort whose villas run anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 a night depending on the season. Nestled within an 18,000-acre nature preserve, this resort offers infinity pools, ocean-view villas, and amenities with which to make any moment unique.
If you are more into adventure, some of the Caribbean’s best spots for snorkeling and diving are just waiting for you in Turks and Caicos. Take a half-day snorkeling cruise at about $100-$150 per person and just float on in the underwater world through colorful coral reefs teeming with stingrays and turtles.
More reclusive time spent on a private yacht-one that generally rents for about 1,200 to 1,500 dollars per day-allows you to discover secluded beaches and coves, perfect environs where one might want to run off to.
The dining on the island is equally impressive, with romantic dinner settings for two on the beach, featuring fresh seafood and sunset on the water, ranging anywhere from $150 to $250. It is, in effect, a honeymooner’s haven: one oozing its beauty through luxury, privacy, and nature all combined.
3. Fiji, French Polynesia – Exotic paradise, unspoiled nature
Sure enough, Fiji is a piece of tropical heaven, a place where the beauty of nature and sumptuousness go in full harmony. Ranging from more than 300 islands of their choosing, Fiji has everything: from the most secluded beaches to the dense jungles and coral reefs teeming with marine life.
Meanwhile, overwater bungalows at the famous Likuliku Lagoon Resort simply are the place for newlyweds, starting from about FJD 3,000 to 4,000 ($1,500-$2,000) per night with direct access to the turquoise lagoon right from your room. These overwater bungalows have been designed with privacy and indulgence in mind, purposed to offer a romantic, peaceful stay.
World-class diving and snorkeling befit a more adventurous couple. You can expect a day dive to cost about FJD 150-200 ($70-$95) per person, where such an opportunity will have you see some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, swimming among schools of multi-colored tropical fish, even reef sharks. The walking trails take you through lush forests to their hidden waterfalls, offering you quite unique ways of exploring the beauty of the islands inland.
Feel the local culture: Do not miss any of the Fijian traditional ceremonies, including welcoming with hibiscus flowers, local dancing, and fire walking shows. Be it in adventure or relaxing, this Fijian combination of luxury and nature can provide just the perfect environment for a memory-filled honeymoon.
4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia-the overwater villas offer pure luxury and privacy
Bora Bora is indeed not referred to as the ultimate honeymoon destination for nothing. When ultra-luxurious overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and majestically framed views of Mount Otemanu come into your mind, this island-destination is the epitome of a perfect haven of romance and serenity.
Yes, even for luxury resorts, those like the Four Seasons Bora Bora or Conrad Bora Bora Nui, starting prices begin at XPF 100,000 to XPF 250,000 ($900 to $2,250) per night for those guests availing themselves of overwater villas. Here, one will find villas with private decks and glass floors to see marine life below them, and uncompromised views of the lagoon-perfect for a romantic retreat.
The list of water sports for the adventure-seeker and trips around Bora Bora is long. On a private snorkeling tour, mantas and sharks will surround the brightly colored coral reefs; for this alone, a budget of about XPF 20,000 to XPF 30,000 ($180 to $270) should be spent on each person. Shark and ray feeding trips should command from XPF 15,000 to XPF 25,000 ($135 to $225) per person for this unusual experience.
One can relax here in a variety of ways: for example, there is a pavilion over the water for couples’ spa treatments, while charges range from XPF 30,000 to XPF 50,000 (US$ 270-450) for a couple’s treatment package. In order for maximum possible intimacy, privately book an island picnic or a sunset cruise; either way, it will be ultra-personalized down to gourmet food and champagne.
You can have a private island picnic for as low as XPF 50,000, approximately $450, or a sunset cruise ranging from $270 to $360-XPF 30,000 to XPF 40,000. With decisions to make between luxuriously pampering villas, adventurous sports, and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, Bora Bora will surely dish up an unforgettable honeymoon.
5. Seychelles – Palm-fringed beaches and virginal forests
If one is in quest of an absolutely private and secluded beach honeymoon, then Seychelles is the place. An archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, it possesses a cluster of the most exquisite beaches in the world, with verdant forests and peculiar wild animals.
While for those couples who need really intimate togetherness in lavish settings, it is private island resorts, going further to the notch, such as North Island or Fregate Island Private. These also include private villas with infinity pools and a personal butler in each villa, costing US$2,500 to US$6,000 a night, depending on the season.
Seychelles is a haven for lovers of nature. You can go on a hike in the UNESCO World Heritage site, which is called Vallee de Mai, or take in the coral reefs of the islands in their glory. Full-day diving or snorkeling trips range from SCR 1,500 to SCR 2,500 ($110 to $180) per head, wherein one gets a swim with colored fishes, sea turtles, and dolphins. A tour to the Aldabra Atoll will assure any nature lover of the sight of the rare gigantic Aldabra tortoises among the species that are endemic to Seychelles alone.
After a day of sightseeing, spend your time relaxing on one of Seychelles‘s most deserted beaches, Anse Source d’Argent in La Digue Island-famous for its white sandy beaches and big granite boulders. Whether trying to seek adventure or lying on your back, Seychelles can offer that perfect dose of romance, scenic beauty, and luxury that defines a honeymoon getaway.
European Romance
1. Santorini, Greece – Iconic Sunsets and Cliffside Villas
Santorini is one of those few places on earth that automatically evokes the word “romance.” Whitewashed houses, churches with blue domes, and postcard-caldera views make for reputed Aegean Sea Island. On top of this towering cliff lies the village of Oia, offering some of the most stunning sunsets in the world-a view no couple should miss. One of the best ways to take in the beauty of the island is by going on a catamaran sunset cruise. These day cruises make stops to swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear, turquoise water at Red Beach and White Beach and then have an on-board gourmet dinner. Prices begin at about €100-€150 ($110-$165) per person, bottom-line. Most romantically, you can sign up for a privatised sailing tour-just the two of you-and prices start at around €500 ($550). The charm of Santorini is so, so much more than scenic. Some of the best cave luxury hotels line this island-think Canaves Oia Suites and Katikies Hotel-carved right into the face of the cliffs. One night in one of its ultra-romantic suites-complete with a private plunge pool and caldera views-will cost from €500 to €1,500 ($550 to $1,650), depending on the season. Nature lovers, there is the 10 km path from Fira to Oia, which is all day long trekking, but the views over the caldera are simply out of this world. Another great thing would be a wine-tasting tour taken at one of the best vineyards around, like the Santo Wines and the Venetsanos Winery. Wine tastings would be typically about €40-€60 ($45-$65) for two persons. From traipsing along black-sand beaches to spending time in one’s own pool, indulging in traditional Greek cuisine in a seafood taverna, Santorini is pretty much the definition of a romantic getaway.
2. Taormina, Sicily: Magical medieval Italy with breathtaking panoramic Mediterranean views.
Perched on the east coast of Sicily, Taormina is honeymoon perfection: all Italian panache and breathtaking views out to sea. But ancient ruins, foodie delights, and spectacular views across Mount Etna make this a great destination for an interesting romantic, culturally, and historically rich break.
Start your visit by going up to the Greek Theater of Taormina, from which you will have great countryside views all the way down to the sea, including Mount Etna in all its loftiness. The entrance to the theater is about €10 per person ($11), but the views are free. Afterwards, take a leisurely walk along Corso Umberto, the main street of the town, lined with boutiques, cafes, and historic landmarks.
The adventurous ones are taking a day trip out to Europe’s highest – and still active – volcano, Mount Etna. Most guided tours will go via 4×4 and hike to the craters and will take a wallet hit at €80-€120 ($85-$130) per person.
Accommodations in Taormina can be quite luxuriously hospitable. The Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, situated directly on the Greek Theatre with views both of the sea and the volcano, has prices starting from about €500 to €1,200 ($550-$1,320) per night. Those seeking intimacy can try Villa Carlotta, with a boutique starting from €300 ($330) per night.
Dining in Taormina is romance, utterly sensual. Dinner for two at the considered-to-be Michelin-starred Ristorante La Capinera, expect to pay from €150 to €250 ($165-$275) for the meal in itself, inclusive of fresh Sicilian seafood that one will want to savor with a view overlooking the sea. More casual, local delicacies take in things such as fried rice balls called arancini and caponata, which one can find at any charming trattoria in town.
The perfect honeymoon spot, replete with history and culture, together with relaxation and adventure, is Taormina.
3. Paris, France: The City of Love
None of the honeymoon places could avoid mentioning the City of Love, Paris. Famed for its romantic atmosphere, scenic historical sites, and world-famous culinary art, in Paris, with about each turn of a corner, the fable of love would seem to come alive.
A Parisian adventure should start along the Seine and at the Eiffel Tower: photos are a must, as is a picnic in Champ de Mars. If you want to make it really special, consider an evening Seine dinner cruise: 100 to 150 € per person (approximately $110-$165). You will dine with champagne under the stars and see some of the town’s most iconic sights, such as Notre Dame and the Musée d’Orsay.
Paris has it all, from luxury historic hotels like Hôtel Plaza Athénée, to five-star boutique hotels like Relais Christine in Saint-Germain. Prices begin at five-star hotels from €600 ($660), which, depending on the season and type, may jump up to as high as €1,500 ($1,650) a night. Meanwhile, for an economical yet still charming hotel experience, the starting room rate is €250 ($275) per night at boutique hotels such as Hôtel des Grands Boulevards.
Gourmands are in for a treat: dinner for two in a Michelin-starred restaurant-for example, Le Jules Verne on the Eiffel Tower or L’Astrance-can cost anything from 300-500 euros ($330-$550) per meal. To make it a little more personal and cozy, find your way into the tiny bistros and patisseries around town, where one can dine on a shoestring budget with croissants, cheese, and wine, and remember it.
Take that to its fullest completion with a long walk through the winding streets and hills of Montmartre, visit the Louvre, or have kisses under the bright, shining lights of the Eiffel Tower at night. Paris has no equal as a honeymoon destination, with timeless beauty and romantic, touching energy.
4. Vienna, Austria – Romantic Old World and Luxury City
From deeply imperial glamour to the latest in modern luxury, Vienna gives the couple the best mixture in every respect. With its palaces, world-class art, and historic coffee houses, it is an elegantly connected city; the Austrian capital invites you to linger a little longer and savor those moments.
Begin your visit with a tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and onetime summer retreat of Austria’s Habsburg emperors. Admission to the palace is €20 ($22) a person and can easily consume several hours of wandering through the opulent rooms and great gardens. The added romantic touch is provided by a horse-and-carriage ride through the grounds in the evening, for about € 50 ($55).
Well, the café culture is the stuff of legend here. No honeymoon gets complete without a visit to Café Sacher or Café Central, where you feel indulged in typical Viennese pastry-sachertorte and apfelstrudel. Classic coffee-and-cake, around € 30 to € 40 ($33-$44) for two.
The rates range in accommodation in Vienna from €500 to €1,200 (US$ 550-1,320) per night in top-end hotels like Hotel Imperial and Palais Hansen Kempinski. Guests who would not want to miss a boutique experience could stay at the Altstadt Vienna, which provides stylish intimacy at an overnight rate that starts from €250 (US$ 275).
Besides that, Vienna has a very rich cultural life: an evening in Wiener Staatsoper, where the performances of opera, ballet, and sometimes operetta change from €50 to €250 ($55 to $275), and the night-time walk along Ringstrasse-the great Vienna Boulevard-sided with historic buildings bright until night.
If you go during winter, Vienna transforms into a wonderland with its famous Christmas markets. Put on your warm wraps, sip mulled wine, and head out to browse through the handmade crafts, gingerbread, and other delicacies on sale. Be it during summer or winter, Vienna forms an ideal honeymoon getaway with its blend of old-world elegance and modern comforts.
Adventure Getaways
1. Costa Rica – An Adventure and Relaxing Get-away
Costa Rica serves as the perfect combination of heart-pounding adventure and relaxation for newlyweds; with its array of rainforests, beaches, and ample wildlife, nature lovers would find this just about the perfect destination to visit.
Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo is an ultraluxurious honeymoon paradise, boasting a private haven of 21 silky smooth beaches juxtaposed with dramatic sea cliffs. Five-star stays, beginning with the likes of the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, start at roughly $1,000 to $2,500 per night, depending again on the season and room category.
Couples can then pamper themselves with a world-class spa treatment, take a tour to see bioluminescent plankton, or such, at about US$150 per person.
The adventurous couples have a lot of options while being in Costa Rica: zip lining over the jungles for an average of $75 to $100 per person or rainforest hikes to cascading waterfalls and hot springs. Among the popular options is an Arenal Volcano hike, followed by a soak in the nearby Tabacon Hot Springs-a day trip like that usually costs around $150-$200 per person.
From front-beach relaxation to the Nicoya Peninsula down to Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, there are breathtaking elements of the coastline-think lush jungles spilling onto whitesand beaches, sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds keeping you company while you lay in your beach bed. Guided tours through the park, the only way to do it, cost about $60 per person when the couple travels to Costa Rica.
2. Zanzibar, Tanzania – Exotic Spice Islands and Pristine Beaches
Zanzibar is one of those honeymoon destinations that truly marries beachfront luxury with exotically unparalleled adventure. Lying off the Tanzanian coast, the snow-white beaches and azure waters, together with the varied culture, create a honeymoon destination devised for relaxation, discovery of old and new.
With perfect pristine beaches, like Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar is a total paradise for couples. Five-star, eco-sensitive Zuri Zanzibar sits on Nungwi Beach; room rates vary from $500 to $1,200 per night, depending on the category. Beachside villas feature treatment rooms in its spa, with sunset cruises in surroundings so immaculately pristine that one feels worlds away from anyone else, yet in utter opulence.
No couple touring to explore the rich culture of Zanzibar would leave without visiting Stone Town. The city is an old town where most of the narrow alleys, bright markets, and spice plantations tell a lot about its history. This tour in Stone Town and Spice Farms will cost between $50 to $70 per person.
You can even learn about such spices as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon and buy them to take home in memory of your journey.
Zanzibar is further an excellent option for a couple getting away into the wild of nature and its great wildlife. Consider a safari and beach combination, like spending equal time on the mainland’s Serengeti National Park, then taking time to enjoy the beaches in Zanzibar. Safari packages, inclusive of accommodation, park entrance fees, and guided tours, usually start at about $3,000 per person for a week-long adventure. From relaxed privacies on a private beach to bush adventures in Tanzania, Zanzibar features all the ingredients: romance, culture, and adventure.
3. South Africa – Great Big Game Safaris and Beautiful Landscapes
A more perfect combination of honeymoon luxury, adventure, and wildlife is hardly imaginable than what one can find in South Africa, from safaris offering the big game to stunningly beautiful coastline views.
Going on safari in Kruger National Park is one of those ultra-iconic South African experiences. Couples can stay in a selection of several ultra-luxurious safari lodges, such as the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve or Singita, for anything from $1,000 to $3,000 a night, dependent on the exclusivity. You’ll get privately guided game drives viewing the Big Five-lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo-up close and personal.
A much more personalized game drive does come at more costs ranging between US$200 to US$300 per person but again, just as pulsating. Exotic Cape Town offers all possibilities to get a perfect blend of adventure combined with relaxing holidays. Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain at the fare of around ZAR 395 ($25) per person for panoramic views of the city and coastline, continuing further to reach Boulders Beach, which has its colony of penguins, with entry at about ZAR 170 ($10) per head. South Africa is further blessed with some of the most breathtakingly beautiful wine areas in the world. A day trip to Cape Winelands is one very romantic way to spend the afternoon. Wine tasting tours begin from ZAR 800 per person up to ZAR 1,200, or roughly $45-$70. World-class wines shared together, gourmet foods, and rolling vineyard views. From big-game safaris to the unhinged vibrancy of Cape Town, South Africa is really just an ideal combination of luxury and adventure put within a very beautiful natural setting for a heck of a honeymoon.
Island Paradises
1. Grenada, Caribbean – Caribbean hot destination for honeymooners
Indeed, it is just the perfect place for quiet and intimate Caribbean honeymoon couples. Commonly known as Spice Island, the island of Grenada can boast of so much more real Caribbean feel compared with its rather bustling neighbors due to its secluded beaches, lush rainforests, and historic towns.
The five-star Silversands Grenada, right on Grand Anse Beach, starts at around $700 to $1,500 per night. It has private villas, a world-class spa, and even a 72-meter infinity pool, the longest in the Caribbean. Wherever one may be-on the beach or on a sunset cruise-Granada offers a level of tranquility hard to find anywhere else in the region.
For the more adventurous lovebirds, there are numerous waterfalls and hiking trails around the island. Annadale Falls, a trip to Seven Sisters Waterfalls runs about $10-15 per person for a guide along the trails, at the end of which you can swim in the pools formed by them surrounded by lush greenery.
It’s even richer in history. In the city of St. George’s, for instance, there are tours dealing with colonial history in Grenada through 18th-century fort tours and overall market places. This takes the price of a city tour in that respect to the range of 50 to 70 dollars per person.
The underwater sculpture park off the shore in Grenada gives a peek at sunken statues full of marine life to divers and snorkelers alike. Snorkeling tours to the sculpture park could be upwards of 80-100 dollars per person.
With incomparable natural beauty, cultural enrichment, and luxury accommodations to top all that off, Granada is definitely one of the best retreats for couples looking for a low-profile Caribbean honeymoon experience.
2. Mauritius – Tropical Luxury and Adventure
No doubt, situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is the dream honeymoon explosion of luxury, adventure, and richness in culture. With its beaches of sand, living coral reefs, and mountains clothed in bright green, Mauritius remains an ideal destination for couples who love to venture into and out of the sea.
The ultimate in luxury for any resort on the island has to be the One&Only Le Saint Géran, which would have to offer beachfront suites with private pools, starting from about MUR 40,000-100,000 ($900-$2,250) for a night in low-high season. This five-star, fully serviced hotel offers fine dining, snorkeling, kayaking, or sailing a catamaran.
The water activities in Mauritius are simply unbelievable. Full-day catamaran cruise down the coast may take up a budget of MUR 3,500-6,000 ($80-$135) per person for two people, giving a very good opportunity for couples to explore the hidden coves, snorkeling in coral reefs, and having a barbecue on board.
On land too, nature lovers will find lots of adventure options in Mauritius. Hiking-wise, the Black River Gorges National Park is a favorite; trails here lead to waterfalls and gorges, with some pretty rare wildlife. Guided hike: around MUR 2 000 ($ 45) per person.
3. St. Lucia: Where Tropical Beauty Meets Adventure
Saint Lucia perhaps is one of the most iconic honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean, fronting dramatically with its Pitons, rain forests, and luxury resorts. It combines romance, adventure, and tropical excellence-all what any newlywed should encounter. The Pitons are volcanic spires that surge upwards in a radical fashion out of the sea-perhaps St. Lucia’s most iconic landmarks. For active couples, the Gros Piton guided climb is available and may cost some US$50-80 per head for an unbeatable view of the island and the Caribbean Sea.
Less exertive is a catamaran cruise around the base of the Pitons, affording great views from the water and running some $100 to $150 per person.
It’s also home to some of the Caribbean’s most ultra-luxurious resorts. Think Jade Mountain, with its open-air suites and infinity pools peering down at the Pitons-honestly among some of the most singularly unique and romantic settings in the world. Prices for suites at the breathtaking Jade Mountain range from $1,200 to $3,000 a night, depending on the season and room type.
A more reasonable option is the Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, where the beachfront villas start at $800 per night.
Of course, volcanic mud baths in Soufrière are a given for the truly adventurous couples. Take a guided tour to Sulphur Springs-it will include a dip in the therapeutic mud baths at about $10-$15 per head-a new way to relax with nature itself on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia. Those in pursuit of absolute serenity need to consider a couples’ massage, available between $200 and $400.
From rainforest hikes to sailing down the coastline, even just the views from one’s villa can make this a perfect spot to turn your honeymoon into a balanced combination of adventure and relaxation.
4. Mallorca, Spain — Romantic Seclusion and Seduction of the Mediterranean
From idyllic beaches to luxury resorts, even to hilltop villages that tempt, there’s something for everyone on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. Boasting dramatic scenery with crystal, sparkling waters, Mallorca is simply ideal for any couple in search of both relaxation and culture.
Honeymooners love taking a tour of the hidden coves-which is one of the most sought-after things. Cala Deià is a small beach near the village of Deià, pretty picture-esque for swimmers and sunbathers. Spending half a day on a private boat costs about €300-€500 ($330-$550) to make a tour to the most inaccessible beaches and to be able to swim in turquoise-colored water.
Meanwhile, to accommodate, Mallorca has some of the most luxurious hotels in the country. Belmond La Residencia sits in the hills of Deià and gives all guests mountain-and-sea views, starting from as low as €500, or $550, a night. One more ultra-luxurious option is Cap Rocat: it’s an old army fortress carved out of the rock, overlooking the bay, where suites come from €700 to €1,500, or $770 to $1,650, per night. Another thing for which Mallorca is known is its very alive cuisine. A romantic dinner at a seashore restaurant, such as the Michelin-starred Es Fum, can be €150 to €250 ($165-$275) for two. Other nights, definitely more casual, can be spent in any of the myriad tapas bars on the island enjoying pa amb oli and sobra-sada.
Other options for couples include exploring Mallorca’s mountain villages and vineyards. A wine tasting tour in the Binissalem wine region will cost around €50-€100 ($55-$110) per person, where one gets to taste some of the best wines of Mallorca amidst spectacular views of the countryside. Be it an exploration or relaxation, Mallorca serves it best with its Mediterranean charm combined with luxury.
5. Aruba – Sun-Kissed Beaches and Year-Round Sunshine
Aruba is the perfect destination for couples who have ever dreamt of a honeymoon in the sun in the Caribbean. Because of its position just beyond the hurricane belt, the island enjoys warm sunny weather year-round, whatever the season. Aruba is the tropical paradise that lovers have always dreamed of: snow-white sandy beaches, limpid turquoise water, and riotous colorful culture.
Due to the fine sand and turquoise waters, one of the most famous beaches on the island is Eagle Beach. Couples can grab a cabana for the day with ease, averaging from $50 to $100 in cost, and enjoy their day at the beach in quietness by ordering food and drinks right to you.
Because the northeast coast of Aruba is nature and style-packed, couples in love with adventure will not want to miss this invigorating UTV Tour. Tours range from $200 to $300 tours for two people. Speaking of accommodation, there’s quite a number of them in the high-end segment. First is Ritz-Carlton Aruba, located on famous Palm Beach, offering suites with private balconies, fantastic ocean views starting at $800 to $1,500 per night. Probably next after that would be Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, an adults-only highly reputable resort that started turning towards sustainability and eco-friendly manners, starting price $400 per night. Dining in Aruba is an adventure of flavors. Take an evening of romance on the beach, literally, for the two of you, at thePassions on the Beachwhere tables can be had, for between 150-250 dollars, in the sand-end. Savor Caribbean lobster and snapper, the freshest seafood dishes, and dine under the stars with your toes in the sand. For something really different, consider either Aruba’s Butterfly Farm or its Animal Sanctuary to learn about the island’s strides in wildlife conservation. All of the above will set you back anywhere from $15-$25 per person for admission, making for a relatively inexpensive addition to any honeymoon that’s full of action. Be it the sun-kissed beaches, luxurious resorts, or exciting adventures, Aruba contains all a couple can ask for on a typical tropical paradise but with all the modern comforts.
Hideaways and Seclusion
1. Finnish Lapland: The Enchanted Winter Wonderland of Thrilling Adventure and Romance
It is the perfect place for experiencing this winter wonderland full of adventure, warmth, and unforgettable memories for the newly married couples who plan for an uncommon honeymoon destination. A land of snow, northern lights, and log cabins, the place has its own charisma-a very unusual honeymoon. This is the perfect Finnish Lapland holiday dream for a couple to kick-start: in a log-built cabin with your own sauna and hot tub, sipping champagne under the stars. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers both glass igloos and cabins; price: between €500 and €1,200 ($550-$1,320) for a single night.
Thanks to them, these cabins allow guests to lie down and, if possible, view the magical dance of the Northern Lights.
For all the adventurous couples, dog sledding and reindeer sleigh rides will be the adventures they mustn’t miss. Dog sledding usually offers a trip across the snowy forests for about €150-€200 ($165-$220) per person, though reindeer sleigh rides charge about €100-€150 ($110-$165) each person. Traveling either way in Lapland in winter will almost feel like staying in a fairytale.
Other unforgettable trips include moonlit snowmobile rides; this is a flying offer over the snowing wild in the light of the moon. This tour costs about €200-€300 ($220-$330) per person and often offers stops at frozen lakes for possible viewing of the Northern Lights.
Enjoy spending time in a sauna – often part of your cabin or hotel – a very Finnish thing to do. It’s incredibly refreshing having a private sauna and then plunging into a frozen lake to really adopt the culture. Most resorts also offer more-spa-like treatments: prices are in the region of €100-200 ($110-$220) for couples’ massages and treatments.
Snuggled up by the fireplace, with visions of the snow-covered wilderness, or even the beauty of the aurora borealis-Finnish Lapland offers a honeymoon with lots of coziness and adventure for the newlywed couple.
2. Tahiti, French Polynesia – An Earthly Paradise in the South Pacific
Commonly referred to as the Crown Jewel of the South Pacific, Tahiti has all the reasons to boast with this title. With everything from rugged beauty combined with serene lagoons to ultra-luxury resorts, it is one of the ultimate honeymoon spots in the world. Black-sand beaches give rise to volcanic peaks, while limpid crystal waters contrast the elements on a trip to Tahiti where couples cannot forget an experience in adventure and relaxation.
This is where, for many couples, the ultimate in luxury is spent: overwater bungalows, either at Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa or Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts, range from about XPF 80,000 to XPF 200,000-about $725 to $1,800 per night, respectively-directly onto the lagoon, with private decks and stairs leading into the sea and an unobstructed view toward both mountains and ocean. Think about waking up to the sounds of the waves, or being able to snorkel just off your bungalow, for that matter.
Further, a range of 4×4 tours deeper into the island for the adventure-loving souls take them across the Papenoo Valley, full of hidden waterfalls, rain forests, and old archaeological sites. The estimated cost of such a tour is XPF 12,000 ($110) each and is out of this world for the scenic view of the island.
If water is more your thing, take a catamaran cruise or lagoon tour to see Tahiti’s turquoise waters close up; prices begin at around 15 000 to 25 000 XPF ($135-$225) per person.
Alternatively, for something really romantic: a personal dinner on the beach overlooking all types of fresh Polynesian seafood under the stars; prices go from XPF 10,000 to XPF 20,000 ($90-$180). Be it the rediscovery in its lush jungles, lazing around in its black sand beaches, or rejuvenation with most luxurious spas, Tahiti is just the place that perfectly balances romance and adventure.
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1. Cartagena, Colombia – Colonial Charm and Vibrant Culture
Imagine a blend of history, culture, and just about everything a couple would want in terms of modern luxury. Welcome to Cartagena, the Caribbean coastal city redefining honeymoons. Being a UNESCO World Heritage site in itself, this place is an assemblage of curving cobblestone streets lined by colonial architecture that’s literally alive.
This walled city in Cartagena will surely take one into another era as one walks around it. Houses colored and draped with flowery red, blue, or purple bougainvillea come together with ancient churches and vibrant main squares. Moreover, the street performers bring life to the city, and so do the local artisans. A private walking tour of Old Town costs COP 150,000 ($35), an amazingly great and enlightening look into the history and culture. Accommodations in Cartagena range from really high-end boutique hotels to much larger resort hotels. Example Boutique Hotel Casa San Agustín is situated at the very heart of Cartagena’s old city, with suites starting from COP 1,800,000 ($450) per night. Truly representative of old colonial architecture, it is merged with modern comfort. Such a location is in proximity and conduces to touring the charming streets of Cartagena. At Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, beachfront luxury can be enjoyed starting from COP 1,500,000 ($375) per night.
Equally famous is the Caribbean cuisine of Cartagena. Dinner for two in a rooftop restaurant in the city, like Carmen Cartagena, costs about COP 300,000-500,000 ($75-$125). Enjoy fresh ceviche, lobster, and other seafood plates while taking in the panoramic view of the city.
Take a day trip for the most exclusive experience out to the Rosario Islands, 27 islands just off the coast of Cartagena. Prices range from COP 1,200,000 to COP 2,000,000 ($300-$500) for a private boat tour to snorkel in crystal-clear waters, swim, and enjoy a private beach picnic.
From the excitement of the nightlife in Cartagena to the very relaxed atmosphere on its nearby islands, this city represents an amazing mixture of history, culture, and tropical charm.
2. Los Cabos, Mexico-Romantic Getaway with a Dash of Adventure
The southernmost tip of Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos, has emerged as an ultimate fantasy honeymoon destination for couples worldwide who are into both romance and adventure. From stunning desert vistas and azure waters to secluded beaches combined with pulsating towns, Los Cabos is sure to promise something for every couple.
Another major hotspot of Los Cabos is El Arco – the famous rock that marks the place where the Sea of Cortez joins the Pacific Ocean. The cost of a Land’s End sunset cruise including El Arco and Lover’s Beach is around $80-$110MXN 1,500-MXN 2,000 per person. Most cruises turn this into a really romantic end of the day by adding in snorkeling stops and champagne toasts.
For accommodation, Los Cabos boasts of some of the most important resorts in Mexico. In that regard, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, with private pools up to infinity and ocean-view villas, begins its rooms at a starting price each night from MXN 20,000 to MXN 40,000 ($1,100-$2,200). A very good alternative to this is Esperanza, an Auberge Resort, whose suite prices begin from a minimum of MXN 15,000 to MXN 35,000 ($800-$1,900) per night.
Whale watching, between December and March, is available at around MXN 2,000-3,000 ($110-$160) per person for those more adventurous newlywed couples. You’ll also be able to participate in Cabo Pulmo National Park, home to one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific, with guided snorkeling and diving tours starting at about MXN 2,500 ($130) per person.
For dining, there are plenty of restaurants along the beaches of Los Cabos where one can enjoy freshness from the sea and can have their toes in the sand. An intimate dinner for two costs about MXN 2,500-4,000, approximately $130-$210, in a farm-to-table restaurant like Flora Farms, allowing an incomparable experience of dining in the setting of a sustainably managed farm.
Equally hedonistic, adventurous, and unbearably beautiful, Los Cabos is an ideal place for the best honeymoon promises-from relaxation to excitement.
3. Bahamas: Crystal-like waters plus an unbeatable relaxing atmosphere.
Equally impressive are its grand resorts and numerous stunning beaches, making it a majestic destination-a haven, particularly for newlywed couples from North America, one of the oldest and yet very prevailing traditions. This serves as a guarantee that there is more than 700 islands to become familiar with: full of romance, adventures, or just calmness and serenity.
The Exuma Cays are arguably the most iconic piece of the Bahamas, home to those famous swimming pigs and some of the clearest waters anywhere in the Caribbean. Powerboat tours to the Exumas run from $300-400 a person, depending on how much time you want to spend swimming with the pigs or snorkeling among riotously colored coral reefs.
It’s one of the better-known places for a stay in the Bahamas: Atlantis Paradise Island has everything from an enormous water park down to private beaches. Prices vary depending on the time of year and what type of accommodation is required but start from around $400-1,200 per night.
For private couples who wouldn’t want to share their experience with anyone, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, does have beachfront villas available, starting at $1,500 per night out, complete with private pools, spa treatments, and even personal butlers.
From local Bahamian cuisine to gourmet international eateries, everything is available within the Bahamas. Dinner for two in the Graycliff Restaurant-one of the top fine dining spots in Nassau-will cost something in the neighborhood of $250 to $400. If that’s a little out of your league, head casually to one of the many seafood shacks where fresh conch salad and grilled fish will start off at about $50-$100 for two people.
The Bahamas is also a haven for both scuba diving and snorkelling. Scuba diving tour across the Andros Barrier Reef ranges from 150 to 200 dollars per head to witness the third largest coral reef system in the world.
Conclusion
From lounging on pristine white sandy beaches, submerging into the colorful world of marine life, and enjoying every bit of the very high-class facilities-the Bahamas has something that caters to everything a couple may ask for. Conclusion It could be a lifetime memory-your honeymoon; just find the right spot, and it’s great. From lazing around on beaches to diving into new culture or an adventurous plunge, there is something for every kind of couple in these 22 destinations. Whatever place one selects to celebrate, let the journey ahead begin with cherished moments in one of these spectacular locations.
