After an inevitably stressful wedding planning period, the fundamentals of a honeymoon are non-negotiable: maximum relaxation, unrivalled luxury and swept-off-your-feet levels of romance.
A honeymoon is the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime – after all, it’s what newlyweds deserve for making it down the aisle. But with so many intimate settings for post-nuptial escapes, picking the right place to celebrate your marriage milestone can prove tricky, and brochures of endless golden beachscapes can, unbelievably, become overwhelming.
From opulent island archipelagos to winter wonderlands and charming capitals steeped in history, these lovebird-friendly destinations champion romance to make a honeymoon memorable for adventure-seekers and luxury lovers alike.
Whether you’re looking to take a far-flung flight to the flirtiest of islands or spend just a few nights on a fairytale city break, here’s a selection of dreamy locales beyond the cliches, with impressive hotels for sleeping in – and more – after tying the knot.
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Maasai Mara, Kenya
Spotting the Big Five meets candlelit bush dinners in the Kenyan game reserve
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Best for: Luxury safaris
What better time to take a bucket-list safari than on a Kenyan honeymoon to one of the East African savannah’s exclusive glamping sites? Purpose-built to escape the crowds with uninterrupted wildlife views, luxurious lodges are the ideal setting to see the Big Five for yourselves. Picture regal lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants mere metres away.
Newlyweds can travel hand-in-hand on thrilling 4×4 game drives in the unusual company of big cats, with a chance to witness the dramatic Great Migration, the journey of roughly two million wildebeest across the Maasai Mara. Hot-air balloon safaris meet nights spent under swoon-worthy skies that twinkle with stars, accompanied by candlelit bush dinners to amp up the wow factor of this off-the-beaten-track couples holiday.
Where to stay
Angama Mara, a deluxe safari lodge suspended above The Great Rift Valley, hosts two intimate camps overlooking the great mammals of the Maasai Mara. The elegant tented suites are kitted out with floor-to-ceiling window walls that allow panoramic views of the African savannah and freestanding bathtubs, all in the classic safari shades of…
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