Honeymoon
The 15 best honeymoon destinations
Our honeymoon picks, destinations that consistently deliver the right blend of intimacy, beauty, and the kind of memorable experiences that make a honeymoon worth the planning effort. These work whether you have 7, 10, or 14 days.
Honeymoon picks differ from regular travel picks: the priority is two-people intimacy, easy logistics, and at least one wow-factor moment. These 15 destinations have all three.
Bali, Indonesia
Private-villa-with-pool honeymoons; cliff-edge dinners in Uluwatu; rice-terrace breakfasts in Ubud. Mid-range honeymoon at exceptional value.
Kyoto, Japan
Ryokan stays + kaiseki dinners + cherry-blossom temple walks. The most aesthetically refined honeymoon option in Asia.
Greek Islands (Athens base)
Combine Athens + Santorini/Mykonos for the famous Aegean honeymoon. Sunset terraces, infinity pools, blue-domed photo opportunities.
Maui, Hawaii
Pacific beaches + Haleakala sunrise + private-luxury resorts. Easiest US-based honeymoon for couples wanting tropical without long flights.
Maldives + Bali combo
Overwater bungalow + tropical island combo. Most-Instagrammed honeymoon trip.
Italy (Dolomites)
Alpine luxury + Italian food + Venice extension. Mountain-and-romance honeymoon for couples who want non-beach.
Portugal (Lisbon + Madeira)
Lisbon city + Madeira’s year-round mild island. Underrated alternative to mainstream Mediterranean.
Patagonia
Wilderness honeymoon for adventure couples. Torres del Paine W trek + estancia stays.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot-air balloon at sunrise + cave hotel stay. Most-photographed honeymoon moment of.
Marrakech + Atlas Mountains
Riad luxury + Atlas Mountain escape. Sensory-immersion honeymoon.
Japan circuit
Tokyo neon + Kyoto temples + onsen ryokan combo. Refined honeymoon for couples who want cultural depth.
Costa Rica
Eco-lodge honeymoon + beach + wildlife. Mid-range Latin America option.
Morocco (Marrakech + coast)
Combine Marrakech with Essaouira coast for medina + ocean honeymoon.
Istanbul + Cappadocia
Cross-continent cultural honeymoon with two distinct moments.
Vietnam (Hoi An + Halong)
Hoi An lantern evenings + Halong Bay cruise + Vietnamese food. Underrated Asia honeymoon.