Your honeymoon should be the most important holiday you’ll ever book. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that deserves care, attention and money poured into it in order to make it a week (or two) that you’ll never forget. The world is filled with breathtaking locations, so choosing the perfect place can be a minefield. Follow our guide for the best honeymoon destinations that money can buy.
Clear blue sea, privacy and the softest, whitest sand you’ll ever set foot on are just a couple of the incredible natural wonders that The Maldives embodies. It’s with good reason that The Maldives tops the bucket list when it comes to honeymoons time and time again; the tiny islands are some of the most beautiful in the world. You won’t be hassled for money, you don’t be asked to take a walk around a suspicious looking shop or market stall – idyllic luxury is the name of the game and nothing gets in the way of you having the most relaxing, charming honeymoon in the world.
Among the 1,200 Maldives Islands, 200 are inhabited and 100 are resorts, so you’ve got a lot of choice. Our recommendation? The Baros resort is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the world; discreet, luxurious and elegant, this resort make you feel as if you’re the only person in the world staying there and will offer unrivalled service like nothing you’ve ever experience. Find out more here.
If you’re looking for something a bit different to the norm, head to the stunning and exclusive island of Bermuda. Set within the stunning waters of the Sargasso Sea, Bermuda is home to some the best diving waters, most stunning homes and most beautiful pink sand beaches that the world has to offer. With cultural influences from Britain, North America, Africa, Portugal and the West Indies, its cultural melange is second-to-none. Whether you’re looking for a holiday of relaxation or one of cultural intrigue, Bermuda is the place for you.
Since it’s your honeymoon and therefore the trip of a lifetime, money shouldn’t be (too much) of an object. Rosewood Tucker’s Point is often cited as one of the best hotels in the world, and for good reason. This genuinely is one of the most beautiful, exclusive and luxurious hotels that you could ever set foot into. With its own golf course, spa, incredible dining and views that rival everything else, you’ll never want to leave. Find out more here.
Just off the East Coast of Africa sits 115 beautiful islands that make up the Seychelles, one of the world’s most incredible holiday destinations. Wildly exclusive and quiet, these incredible islands are some of Mother Nature’s finest blessings; slightly more natural and untouched that The Maldives but just as breathtaking. Where similar destinations have been perfected within an inch of their lives in order to accommodate the ever-growing tourist industry, The Seychelles does much to protect its natural flora, fauna and wildlife.
Be sure to stay at the Constance Lémuria Seychelles for one of the most incredible experiences of your life. Your standard of luxury will be exceeded, whether you choose to spend your days on a nearby beach, playing 18 holes on the hotel’s golf course or relaxing with your new wife by the pool and in the spa. It truly doesn’t get much better than this, gentlemen. For more information, visit here.
Mustique is probably one of the world’s most exclusive islands, and for good reasons. Home to the very rich and the very famous (Queen Margaret had a home on the island, and Mick Jagger and Tommy Hilfiger still do), this tiny island is truly a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Sure, the journey there can often be a little hairy but once you get past the fact that you’re in a 6-man plane in the middle of the ocean, the views are breathtaking. If you’re looking for pure relaxation, uninterrupted privacy and exclusivity and a truly unique experience, Mustique is where you need to be.
There may be very few hotels on the island, but the myth that you can only visit if you know someone who lives there is actually not true. The Cotton House is one of the most understated yet luxurious hotels in the world, where service is second to none and the setting will take your breath away every time you look up. Find out more here.
The Philippines is one of the most underrated destinations in the world, but tourism is the strongest it’s ever been so if you’re planning a honeymoon imminently, now is your time to go. There are over 7,000 islands on your doorstep once you reach The Philippines and with each one offering something different and each one just as stunning as the last, this is the perfect place for a fortnight-long exploration. Explore Sugar Beach for a handful of exclusive resorts and the quiet of the beach and then head back to the bustle of Manila to get a serious taste of the culture.
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa is one of the most exclusive and beautiful hotels in the world. Once you enter you’ll never want to leave and nor should you have to. Treat yourself and your new wife to the holiday of a lifetime by booking this stunning hotel. For more information, see here.
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