Where to go on honeymoon

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Where to go on honeymoon

The thought of jetting off around the world on honeymoon is all that’s needed to get you through the pain and stress of planning a wedding. Ha ha, of course, we’re joking. Sort of. Seriously, honeymooners have pretty much the entire planet to choose from and although where you head to may not decide the date of your wedding, it’s certainly worth bearing in mind. Year-round destinations such as Costa Rica and Mauritius are chock-a-block with romance, culture and adventure – and when it comes to memorable experiences, can you really beat a safari? Basically, don’t worry about which honeymoon destinations are popular. Find a place that’s personal to you, or that you’ve always wanted to visit, and go for it.

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1. Bali
2. Borneo
3. Costa Rica
4. Croatia
5. Finland
6. Greece
7. Italy
8. Kenya
9. Mauritius
10. Maldives
11. Sri Lanka
12. Tanzania
13. Thailand
14. Trinidad & Tobago

Bali

1. Bali

Peace, tranquillity, rainforests and beaches – if you’re looking for honeymoon ideas, Bali is worth a second glimpse. Whether you fancy the artisan culture of Ubud, the forested slopes of Mount Batukaru or coral reefs and mangroves in Bali Barat National Park, Bali is a real treat for the soul and offers honeymooners the chance to get off the beaten trail and onto a more spiritual path.

Bali

Borneo

2. Borneo

Finding the right balance is what a marriage is all about (well, that and who holds the TV remote), which is why our honeymoons in Borneo provide the perfect platform. Jungle lodges, riverboat cruises, speedboats to desert islands, kayaking through mangroves, trekking through rainforests; Borneo boasts a bounty of opportunities including Sepilok, one of the world’s most renowned orangutan sanctuaries.

Costa Rica

3. Costa Rica

Flit between Pacific and Caribbean coastlines as our honeymoons in Costa Rica help you make the most of an incredible array of tropical settings. If those white-sand beaches become simply unbearable then a couple of days spent trekking through cloud forests to hidden waterfalls or within the realm of Arenal Volcano should do the trick, with a cheeky trip to watch turtles hatching rounding things off rather nicely.

Costa Rica

Croatia

4. Croatia

Imagine island-hopping from Split to Dubrovnik or staying in a rural stone cottage surrounded by vineyards. Croatia offers loads of ideas for honeymoon couples. Combine walking trails in national parks, such as Plitvice and Krka, with small ship cruising to the coves, beaches and waterside restaurants of Hvar and Brac – and all put together by our experts who really know and love Croatia.

Finland

5. Finland

Here’s a honeymoon destination with a twist: instead of summer sun it embraces winter snow – and wholeheartedly at that. You’ll spend days bundled up on a sleigh for reindeer rides through snow-slumped woods, and nights watching the Northern Lights dancing overhead. In fact, our pick of glass-roofed aurora cabins means you don’t even have to leave your room for a celestial show.

Finland

Greece

6. Greece

Lazing around organic olive groves on Ithaca or snorkelling and sailing around the Cyclades – romance and Greece couple as naturally as yoghurt and honey. Whitewashed windmills and fishing villages decorate the islands, while the mainland hides away crumbling sea-view amphitheatres and cities that tell tales of the romances and ruins of gods and goddesses past.

Italy

7. Italy

Bella Italia doesn’t shy away from a bit of romance. You’ve got the gondoliers paddling couples through the canals of Venice, the Cinque Terre and Amalfi Coast inspiring Romantic poets and composers, and Tuscany rolling out family-run vineyards and hilltop towns. Even better – they’re all accessible by train, thanks to our experts who’ll do all the arranging for you.

Italy

Kenya

8. Kenya

Luxury lodges and stargazing glampsites. Private sunrise drives across the savannah. Sipping a sundowner as a giraffe leans down to slurp from a waterhole opposite. Kenya is a memory maker, with lodges that not only care about your experience, but also about the places in which they operate. With its range of accommodation and activities, Kenya is great for honeymooners with a strict budget or with family in tow.

Mauritius

9. Mauritius

With its bright turquoise lagoons and palm-brushed beaches, it’d be tempting to spend your whole honeymoon in Mauritius by the sea. But we recommend looking beyond – to the lychee vineyards, SUP-friendly Tamarin River, and mountain paths. Instead of big beach resorts, you can stay in boutique oceanside hotels, guest houses with their own distilleries, and chic self-catering apartments.

Mauritius

Maldives

10. Maldives

Is there anything more romantic than an over-water villa on a private island, completely closeted away from the world? We say yes – by staying at a boutique hotel on a local island instead. Resort islands might be the most popular honeymoon pick, but local islands offer chic surroundings and a connection to local life – say, the chance to enjoy the catch of the day barbecued on the beach or snorkelling sessions with conservationists passionate about sharing local sea turtle-saving projects.

Sri Lanka

11. Sri Lanka

A honeymoon in Sri Lanka lets you go as wild or as spiritual as your heart desires with temples and pagodas overlooking the sunset, spa hotels set amongst tea hills, and fascinating cave and rock formations. Spend your time exploring teak forests, ancient ruins and wildlife-abundant national parks before heading south to where palm-fringed golden beaches allow you to finish your honeymoon in style.

Sri Lanka

Tanzania

12. Tanzania

To kick your honeymoon off with an adventure, head for the wilderness, coastline and hills of Tanzania, where you can combine an epic safari with beachside bliss, and even make for the snows of Kilimanjaro if you’re up for a newlywed challenge. See wildebeest migrate through the Serengeti, marvel at the wildlife-stuffed Ngorongoro Crater, and then cap it all off with a snooze on the sands on the island of Zanzibar.

Thailand

13. Thailand

Island-hopping in the south and jungle trekking in the north, not to mention the whirl of Bangkok somewhere in the middle – Thailand is always up there when it comes to honeymoon ideas. No way is this Southeast Asian gem just the preserve of backpackers and if you’re looking to envelope yourself within ornate temples, five-star luxury or myriad spas, your honeymoon’s the perfect place to start.

Thailand

Trinidad & Tobago

14. Trinidad & Tobago

As honeymoon locations go, these Caribbean islands certainly tick all the right boxes. From sandy shores to hummingbird-filled rainforests, you’ll find a mix of wildlife sites, waterside yoga studios, and beach bars. Join local wildlife experts on a hunt for hummingbirds, stroll to waterfalls for a dip in perfect peace, or kick back in your beachside treehouse-style accommodation and enjoy the laid-back loveliness.

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Laura Martin, Audley Travel, shares her honeymoon ideas and destinations:
"As lots of honeymoons tend to take place in faraway places the need for a stopover ties in quite nicely and provides couples with a chance to experiences two places during their time away. We find that lots more couples want to use their honeymoon to see new and exciting things and to explore new cultures rather than simply flying and flopping on a beach somewhere."