Top Honeymoon Destinations

Planning your honeymoon is just as important as planning your wedding. Your first vacation as husband and wife is a celebration of your marriage and one of the most romantic trips you will ever take, which is why it is imperative you plan on going somewhere fabulous, romantic and amazing for your honeymoon. Here is a list of some of the top romantic honeymoon destinations for couples.

Costa Rica & Belize

Spending your honeymoon on the beach is still one of the most favourable ways to celebrate your newly married status. However, more couples are forgoing tropical destinations such as the Caribbean and Hawaii for more exotic beach locations such as South America’s Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, honeymooners are still getting the beach vacation complete with clear blue water and white sand beaches, but with the added flair of zip lining, rain forests and surfing. Take your romance to an entirely different level by romancing each other high above the rainforest. Belize, also located in South America, is another exotic honeymoon hotspot for couples. If you are looking to spend your honeymoon exploring Mayan ruins, swimming beneath waterfalls in tropical rainforests and going on jungle tour safaris, Belize is the honeymoon destination for you. Secluded from the typical hotspots of the Caribbean and other South American cities, Belize is for the laid back, adventurous and not for the faint of heart.

Hawaii

Hawaii is the number one most popular honeymoon destination in the world and there is no question as to why. Gorgeous beaches, luxury resorts, friendly natives and romantic sunsets every single night are just a few of the reasons Hawaii tops the list of most romantic locales. If you stand anywhere in Hawaii and do a complete circle you will see the beach and palm trees on one side and mountains on the other.

The air is fresh and smells of sea air and fresh flowers, the mood is laid back and the sound of the waves from your balcony is one of the most romantic aspects of the islands. The biggest drawback to the Hawaiian Islands is that there is always a huge population of tourists visiting at the same time as you; the secret to finding seclusion in Hawaii is to avoid Oahu, where the bulk of the tourists congregate. Oahu is home to Honolulu, which is where the most residents, major shopping, major restaurants and major businesses are located; you will see far fewer people on islands such as Lanai and Kauai as you will on Oahu and even the Big Island.

Italy

When you think of Italy you think romance, which is why Italy is one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world. In Italy you will have plenty of opportunity for romance, from gondola rides through the canals of Venice to visiting historic sites in Rome. The people of Italy are notoriously romantic, which means they will go out of their way to ensure your honeymoon is as romantic as possible, from champagne and wine to intimate tables for two wherever you go. The secret to a successful Italian honeymoon is not going during the months of July and August, when the weather is hotter than usual and the tourists are out in full force.

Wherever you decide to honeymoon you will find romance, whether it is in one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations or someplace else. Additionally, New York City, Hawaii and Italy are only a few of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations; the Caribbean Islands, France, French Polynesia and South America are also hot spots for honeymooners.

French Riviera

The French Riviera is the exotic honeymoon destination where tops are optional and the rich and famous frolic. Cannes, Monaco and St. Tropez are all located in the French Riviera, which is quickly becoming a honeymooner’s hotspot. Romance yourselves with the rich and famous as you remove your tops on the topless beaches or play the slots at the famous Monte-Carlo casinos in Monaco. Watch out for your favorite celebrities in Cannes or do what the French do and ignore the rest of the world in favor of dancing slowly and seductively at one of St. Tropez’s extravagant nightlife hotspots or feed one another crepes at an outdoor café in front of the clear blue water. Immerse yourselves in yachts and mansions while strolling hand in hand along the sidewalks with the beach to one side and the mountains to your other side. Add a little more romance to this already romantic, decadent and exotic honeymoon by taking a dip in the ocean after the sun goes down. Quaint shops, romantic music and lovers whispering to one another and exhibiting public displays of affection that are not common in other parts of the world are only a sampling of what a honeymoon in the French Riviera will bring; you will feel less inhibited and more adventurous here than you will in any other honeymoon destination in the world.

South Pacific

Do what honeymooners do and say goodbye to the rest of the world while you spend your honeymoon in the lap of luxury in Tahiti. This South Pacific island is luxurious to the hilt and you will not be disappointed to wake up to your new spouse every morning from your hut over the Pacific. Head out to your wooden balcony to watch the sunrise over a romantic mimosa or your coffee or watch it set from the same location with a glass of champagne and an early night that keeps you in your hut until the beginning of the next day. In Tahiti you get the best of both worlds as you honeymoon; romance and adventure. You can island hop between islands such as Bora Bora and Moorea, go parasailing, rent a luxury yacht for the day, swim with the dolphins and sharks or just lie on the beach with a cocktail and watch as the day passes you by. Outdoor restaurants feature breathtaking views that will have you wanting to spend the rest of your life gazing into the sky with your new husband or wife. Never will you feel as romantic or leisurely as you will in Tahiti.

Your honeymoon doesn’t have to be the same as that of everyone else. Your honeymoon is your opportunity to bask in the glow of your newly married status and share your love with everyone you meet. If that means doing it on a zip line high above the rainforests of South America or lying topless on a beach in the South of France, it doesn’t matter; it is your choice. Spend your honeymoon traveling someplace exotic and decadent and remember it forever.

The images and post are the courtesy of our guest blogger, Nisha. Nisha works as the editor for Holiday365 and has been representing the business for the last 2 years.