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21 of the World’s Most Luxurious Honeymoon Spots
While for some couple's honeymoons are merely an afterthought, they’re the main event for others. For those couples who place the importance of the honeymoon at the top of their priority list and want to spend their hard-earned...
photo by Jose Villa
While for some couple's honeymoons are merely an afterthought, they’re the main event for others. For those couples who place the importance of the honeymoon at the top of their priority list and want to spend their hard-earned time away in an idyllic setting with all the luxuries imaginable, we’ve got plenty of options for your best vacation yet.
Choose from a private villa on its very own island in Belize, an African safari destination with top-notch pampering and a resort with thirteen beaches in Indonesia. Go on and start that honey-fund because this honeymoon of yours is going to be well worth the wait.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Hotel: Four Seasons Bora Bora
Choose from a private villa on its very own island in Belize, an African safari destination with top-notch pampering and a resort with thirteen beaches in Indonesia. Go on and start that honey-fund because this honeymoon of yours is going to be well worth the wait.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Hotel: Four Seasons Bora Bora
This five-suite villa on Bora Bora is the only of its kind, complete with a concierge, private chef, masseur, yoga instructor and more. Book the paradise package for your honeymoon and you’ll have all your wine, bubbly and fresh foods ready and waiting for your arrival via private boat.
Planning a thirteen-day honeymoon? You can visit a different beach every single day at this Indonesian resort. Bawah Reserve is made up of six islands, three lagoons and thirteen glorious beaches. Your stay might include an overwater bungalow or a deluxe beach suite, with plenty of time spent soaking up the holistic wellness approach.
If your idea of tropical romance is waking up to the swooshing sound of the ocean just below your overwater bungalow, as room service delivers a freshly made breakfast via Polynesian canoe, this Bora Bora spot has your (new) name all over it. With parasailing, scuba diving, 4-wheel driving, jet skiing and so much more, this Four Seasons property offers all the land and water adventures you can dream of while wrapping you up in a luxury cocoon.
Honeymooning at this Maldives getaway includes a luxurious massage, four-course dinner with bubbly and a stay that’s undeniably stunning from every which angle. Surrounded by emerald waters and shallow shores, snorkeling and sunsets around here are epic.
Set amidst the fourth-largest reef in the world, Kokomo Private Island Resort is the kind of place where you’ll want to spend all day every day exploring the water. Whether you’re into diving, fishing, sailing, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, or chasing waterfalls, there’s no shortage of things to do and see during a honeymoon at this spot. To make yourselves feel at home, book into one of the multi-bedroom villas and look forward to all your meals coming from the property’s farms and docks.
The overwater bungalows at Soneva Jani set a whole new honeymoon bucket list goal for us. There are just 25 of these gorgeous villas set right along the crystal clear lagoon, each with its own retractable roof so you can look right on up to the stars above every evening.
Your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, so why not treat it like one with a trip to the savannahs of Kenya and a stay at one of the top luxury resorts? The luxury lodges here at Maasai Mara National Reserve are tucked into the hills, providing incredible sweeping views of the landscape and unforgettable wildlife.
34 Balinese beach huts stand on stilts in the treetops at Amankila, a luxury resort that immerses honeymooners in both jungles and beaches. For couples who prefer a pool swim, you’ll have plenty of infinity pool options to choose from, including your very own if you so desire.
The villas of COMO Parrot Cay Estate in Turks and Caicos each have their own pool, verandah and private beach access. The vibe here is classic Caribbean chill and you can spend your days exploring the local mangroves and wildlife or diving with sharks and turtles. For added romance, treat yourselves to a couples massage or private four-course dinner on the beach with your very own butler.
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If you’re looking for a spot that feels totally remote without being too off the grid, Rosewood Mayakoba has all your honeymoons needs met. Set in a stretch of Caribbean coastline between Cancun and Tulum, this spot requires you to take a boat ride to get your overwater bungalow. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a glass-walled luxury haven that feels like your own private paradise.
Set on Pamalican Island in the Philippines, surrounded by colorful coral reefs and pristine white beaches, Amanpulo makes any stay feel like a honeymoon. The accommodations here range from treetop casitas to four-bedroom beachfront villas. The real showstopper here is the spa, tucked into the treetops and overlooking the beach, where one can book in for a traditional Philippines-style Hilot massage.
If staying on a private island with your new hubby or wife is on your bucket list, might as well kick off this marriage by crossing it off! Set on its very own island in the Maldives, Coco Prive is accessed via yacht and includes six gorgeous villas with a team of 30 staff members. Need a private chef, diving instructor, butler or sommelier? Not to worry, gang’s all here.
Tucked away in the Eucalyptus groves of Hamilton Island, Qualia offers a collection of beautifully designed timber and stone pavilions. During a honeymoon here, you’ll enjoy incredible views of the Whitsundays and you can spend your days exploring the Great Barrier Reef, leaving the evenings to unwind a blissful treatment at the spa.
If a tropical paradise is what you’re after, look no further than Fiji’s Tokoriki Island Resort. Here, you can stay in a fabulous villa overlooking the beachfront and swim in your own private pool. If you’re feeling really indulgent, book the unlimited massage package and you’ll head back home operating at a hundred.
As far from the outside world as one could hope to get, Gladden Private Island is a villa on an isle of its very own. If that’s not luxurious, we don’t know what is! The only other people you’ll be seeing around here are your partner and a couple of very friendly hosts.
Okay, we’re just gonna let you in on a little secret. The Brando set the scene for Pippa Middleton’s honeymoon. That’s how good it is. Exceptional luxury meets futuristic sustainability at this 35-villa oasis of bright white sand beaches, shimmery waters and soaring palms.
Seascape
Punta de la Creu, Spain
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Kick off your life as newlyweds by living in your dream Ibiza mansion for a week. Seascape in Punta de la Creu is perched right on the edge of the water and has a big courtyard and pool, so you can spend all your honeymoon siesta time relaxing in that Spanish sun.
Feel free to spread out in your two-, three-, four- or five-bedroom residence at Four Seasons Seychelles, where you’ll have your own kitchen, swimming pool, outdoor lounge and gorgeous gardens so you and your boo can spend your days relaxing and catching up on all things post-wedding glow. You’ll have your own butler, of course, and you’ll have easy access to the gorgeous beaches, tortoise sanctuary and Circle of Connection Spa.
The private villas at Stella Island come with a private plunge pool, huge marble tub and easy access to a meandering swimming pool and a spa that includes a sauna, indoor heated pool and massage rooms. Honeymooners will also enjoy the many nearby beaches, archeological sites, towns and museums of Crete.
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Book a tailored stay in a private retreat at Four Seasons Anguilla and your honeymoon will include a stay in a stunning residence with a personal assistant at your beck and call. You’ll also have your very own pool and an indoor-outdoor shower situation that’s next-level luxurious.
Villa Adriana
Cap Rubí, Spain
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You could easily recreate a Slim Aarons pool deck photo at this expansive mansion on the Costa Brava. Just invite along a few of your favorite couples to join you at the end of your honeymoon and each can have their very own luxurious suite to enjoy.
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