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Your honeymoon is a once in a lifetime experience for a newly married couple. As such, you want to make sure that you go somewhere special and unforgettable. Whether you want to sit down and relax or have an adventure, we have you covered with 10 of the most romantic honeymoon destinations.
#10. Fiji
Fiji is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations for a newly married couple. When going to Fiji, you will get to experience the scenic natural beauty of the island. You might be familiar with it from the popular reality TV show Survivor. In fact, the main attraction in Fiji are its beautiful white sandy beaches and year round tropical weather. In addition, the waters around Fiji are great for scuba diving and looking at the pretty coral reefs.[1]Islands – Best Honeymoon Destination of 2018
If you have the money, consider staying at the Laucala Island Resort. CNN named it one of the 15 most beautiful island hotels in the world.
#9. Bali, Indonesia
You might be familiar with Bali, Indonesia from the hit movie and book Eat, Pray, Love; however, the island has long been one of the most popular honeymoon destinations long before that. In fact, the island has the nickname “Isle of the Gods”. It is filled with plenty of romantic temples, mountains, and beaches that will make your honeymoon unforgettable.
When you go, make sure to visit the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple.[2]the knot – 50 Best Places to Honeymoon The temple is located on a cliff that is over 200 feet above the Indian Ocean. In the evening, you will get to see one of the most beautiful sunsets ever.
#8. Maldives
The Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. This is mainly due to its location in the Indian Ocean. A such, the islands have the perfect mix of a tropical hot climate with stunning crystal clear water. The Maldives are the epitome of a tropical island paradise.
When you and your significant other are in the Maldives for your honeymoon, there is also a lot of things to do including kiteboarding, windsurfing, water skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, swimming, and just relaxing on the beautiful white sand beaches.[3]easy weddings – Escape to these 10 romantic honeymoon destination
If you have the money, make sure to stay at the Vakkaru Maldives hotel and resort. Here you will get the full Maldives experience, including island living and over water bungalows!
#7. Bora Bora, Tahiti
Bora Bora, Tahiti might just be the perfect honeymoon destination. In fact, it almost singlehandedly invented the concept of the perfect tropical honeymoon destination. In fact, over 50 years ago, the first over water bungalows were actually opened in Tahiti![4]Islands – Best Honeymoon Destination of 2017
When you come here for your honeymoon, there are a lot of things to do and see. For example, make sure to head over to Matira Beach. It is the largest public access beach on the island as well as the most popular one with tourists. When you get there, you will quickly find out why as the water is crystal clear and the sand is super soft to walk on. It is truly one of the best examples of an island paradise.
However, there is also so much more to do in Bora Bora including: visiting the Coral Gardens, going shark and stingray feeding, hiking Mount Otemanu, and taking a boat tour around the island.
#6. Greek Islands
Greece and the Greek islands have all the things necessary to make for one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world. There is amazing natural beauty, tasty food, and interesting history all in one place.
There are between 1,200 and 6,000 Greek islands. Each of them are steeped in their own mythology. No matter what sort of things you want to do and see, there is bound to be something that suits your fancy. For example, go to Santorini and enjoy the beautiful views of the sea highlighted by the famous white walls of the city.[5]Bazaar – The 18 Romantic Destinations to Honeymoon in 2018
Another place you can go is Andronis. Here you can enjoy the private cave pools that look over the crater bay on the island. If you want to sail around a bit, make sure to check out Folegandros and its majestic black cliffs and white sand beaches. Lastly, it you want a bit of romance on your honeymoon, make sure to visit the island of Siftos and its Elies Resort. Here you can hide away from reality for a bit with your spouse and enjoy the beautiful views of nature and the sea.
#5. South Africa
South Africa is one of the best honeymoon destinations for those looking for a bit of adventure thrown in with their romantic honeymoon. If you take the Garden Route, you can visit many national parks and beaches along the way. In addition, there are both a lot ,ocean and nature actives to take part of such as jungle safaris, wine tours, shark cage diving, and road tripping.[6]Travel Triangle – 25 Most Romantic International Honeymoon Destination For Every Budget South Africa is really the nature couple’s dream honeymoon destination.
#4. Islands of Thailand
If you have ever seen the movie The Beach, then you have a great picture of how great Thailand is as a honeymoon destination. In Thailand, you can enjoy everything that comes with a tropical honeymoon vacation such as crystal clear waters, along with nightclubs, beer, and scuba diving, all at a very affordable price.
Some of the top places to visit in Thailand for a honeymoon include Koh Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Palong Bay, Sama Bay, Koh Samu, and Viking Cave.[7]Trips to Discover – 10 of the most Romantic Honeymoon Destination in Asia In addition, if you want a little bit more privacy and quite, make sure to check out the secluded Thai honeymoon island of Koh Lipe.
#3. Amalfi Coast
Italy and the Amalfi Coast are some of the best honeymoon destinations in the world. Located on the southwest coast of Italy, and an easy train trip from Rome, the rugged shorelines, steep cliffs, and colorful villages, make this a truly unique and beautiful place to visit on a honeymoon.[8]U.S. News – Amalfi Coast
One word of caution though. The Amalfi Coast is not only a very popular honey destination, it is a very popular tourist destination as well. This means, you should try avoiding visiting in the summer when there are literately millions of people descending on this region.
#2. St. Lucia
If a Caribbean honeymoon sounds like the perfect choice for you, you don’t have to look any farther than St. Lucia. In fact, it also happens to be one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world. Here you will find lush mountains, white sandy beaches, and boutique resorts all set against the back drop of the beautiful waters of the Caribbean.
In addition, if you can convince yourself to get away from the water and sand, make sure to check out some of the wonderful natural attractions on the island such as Sulfur Springs Park and the Diamond Botanical Gardens.[9]U.S. News – St. Lucia
#1. Tuscany
Italy and Tuscany in particular are perhaps some of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. Here the countryside literally is oozing romance. Enjoy wonderful local cuisine, rolling hills and vineyards, and luxury villas when traveling around this region of Italy. Instead of heading to Florence, avoid the crowds by visiting Lucca and Siena instead.[10]U.S. News – Tuscany In addition, you also check out the Cinque Terre villages along the Italian coast. No matter what you do in Tuscany, your honeymoon is bound to be filled with unforgettable romance.
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