Luxury Honeymoon Destinations in the World

This guide lists 11 of the world’s top honeymoon destinations. For every destination, we’ve recommended one standout resort. These picks are based on global recognition and distinctive experiences honeymooners look for — privacy, luxury, and romance.

Bali 

Why honeymoon here?

• Ranked second in the world for honeymoon destinations by TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
• Superlative romantic settings — private villas in jungles, rice fields, and clifftops.
• Diverse food scene — Michelin-level dining to vibrant street food stalls.
• Cultural experiences like temple ceremonies and artisan markets.

Our Recommendation: Viceroy Bali Resort

This boutique jungle resort delivers exquisite luxury and highly personalised experiences. It even has a private helipad.

Features 40 romantic villas and suites. Each comes with a private infinity pool with stunning views. Service is personalised. Home to two world-class fine-dining restaurants and one speakeasy bar. 

Has received international recognition, including Best Luxury Honeymoon Resort Worldwide in 2024.

Maldives

Why honeymoon here?

• Ranked third globally for luxury honeymoon destinations in the world by TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
• Over 1,000 islands. Many are uninhabited. They offer total privacy and seclusion.
• Private island resorts.
• Unique experiences like underwater dining and beach stargazing.

Our Recommendation: Soneva Jani

One of the world’s lowest-density resorts. This means ultimate seclusion for romance. Soneve Jani is ranked No. 36 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023.

It features some of the Maldives’ largest overwater and beach villas, each with a private pool. 

Michelin-starred chefs design the menus. 

Couples can enjoy romantic escapes, including sunset dolphin cruises and starlit movie nights.

Mauritius

Why honeymoon here?

• Recognised as the World’s Best Honeymoon Destination by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025.
• Warm, tropical weather and sunny beaches year-round.
• A rich cultural mix of Indian, African, French, and Chinese influences.
• Unique cultural experiences at UNESCO World Heritage sites like Aapravasi Ghat.

Our Recommendation: One&Only Le Saint Géran

Listed under the MICHELIN Guide Hotels. 

This is the only resort in Mauritius with two coastlines. One side offers a calm lagoon for swimming. The other faces the wild ocean. It’s perfect for adventure activities. Green sugarcane-clad mountains complete the backdrop. 

The resort features ultra-private beachfront suites, a lavish spa and a stunning stretch of private beach.

Dubai

Why honeymoon here?

• Perfect for winter honeymoons.
• Romantic desert safaris with camel rides and stargazing in the dunes.
• Beautiful beaches for sunbathing and private yacht cruises.
• Home to iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa. 

Our Recommendation: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Recognised as the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’. 

Every couple stays in a duplex suite with panoramic sea views. Talise Spa, on the 18th floor, offers spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel’s terrace is the first man-made luxury beach facility of its kind. 

Dining options include underwater meals at Al Mahara and sky-high dinners at Al Muntaha.

Bermuda

Why honeymoon here?

• Famous for pink sand beaches.
• Unique experiences like exploring the Crystal and Fantasy Caves and hiking scenic coastal trails.
• Home to sites like St. George’s (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Fresh seafood and local specialities.

Our Recommendation: Rosewood Bermuda

Regarded as Bermuda’s most luxurious hotel. Rosewood Bermuda sits on a hilltop with panoramic views and complete privacy. 

It has the island’s longest private stretch of pink sand beach. Couples can enjoy spa treatments, including the exclusive Silver Tag shower with 18 heads. The resort also features a championship golf course, adults-only swimming pools, and a wine room with 3,000 bottles.

Fiji

Why honeymoon here?

• Known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World.
• Romantic sunsets, especially on the western islands like Mamanuca and Yasawa.
• Private island resorts with beachfront villas and overwater bungalows.
• Warm and welcoming Fijian hospitality (‘Bula Spirit’).
• Cultural experiences, including village visits and traditional ceremonies.
  

Our Recommendation: Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Adults-only resort. Home to Fiji’s first and only overwater bungalows (called bures). Set in the Mamanuca Islands, it offers barefoot luxury and complete privacy. 

Couples can enjoy private beach picnics and jet ski tours to Modriki Island. Staff deliver ultra-personalised service. Dining highlights South Pacific cuisine. All meals are included in the stay.

Greece

Why honeymoon here?

• Santorini’s famous sunsets over whitewashed villages and the caldera.
• Private cave suites and infinity pools are carved into cliffs.
• Lively nightlife in Mykonos and quiet retreats on other islands.
• Sunset cruises and romantic beachfront dining.
• Easy island hopping by ferry or short flights.
• Great value compared to many other European destinations.

Our Recommendation: Canaves Oia Suites & Spa, Santorini

Greece’s one of the finest hotels with the most stunning cliffside views in Santorini.

Offers cave suites with private infinity pools, and personalised romantic experiences. Staff arranges private yacht cruises, candlelit dinners, and sunset sailing tours. 

Serves local and international cuisine with champagne breakfasts.

Bora Bora

Why honeymoon here?

• Known for iconic overwater bungalows with direct lagoon access.
• Romantic experiences like sunset cruises and private island picnics.
• Rich Polynesian culture with traditional food, dance shows, and village visits.
• Known as one of the most premium luxurious honeymoon places in the world

Our Recommendation: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

One of Bora Bora’s most iconic and romantic escapes.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort offers the largest overwater villas in the South Pacific. Many have private pools and direct lagoon access. The resort sits on its own private motu, with panoramic views of Mount Otemanu. 

Guests can snorkel in the Lagoonarium or enjoy couples’ treatments at Miri Miri Spa by Clarins.

Seychelles

Why honeymoon here?

• Private island resorts offer total privacy. They’re favoured by celebrities and royals.
• White-sand beaches. They’re some of the most photographed in the world.
• Home to rare wildlife like giant tortoises and the Coco de Mer palm, found nowhere else.
• Easy island hopping by boat or helicopter. Each island has something different.

Our Recommendation: North Island

One of the world’s most exclusive private island resorts. It has just 11 oceanfront luxury villas. It feels like couples have the island to themselves. They can expect 24/7 personalised service, their own butler, and custom experiences.

North Island is where royals and celebrities honeymoon. 

Italy

Why honeymoon here?

• Breathtaking landscapes — Tuscany’s hills, Amalfi’s cliffs, and Lake Como’s calm waters.
• Iconic gondola rides and vineyard tours.
• Bustling cities, peaceful countryside, and stunning coastlines.
• World-famous food — fresh pasta, seafood, gelato, and regional wines.
• Ancient Roman ruins and Renaissance masterpieces. 

Our Recommendation: Belmond Hotel Caruso

One of Italy’s most romantic hotels. Holds a Michelin One Key.

Set in an 11th-century palace, high on a cliff in Ravello. It offers the most beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast. 

A massage in a garden gazebo is unmissable. Rooms feature original frescoes, vaulted ceilings, and private terraces. Old-world charm meets modern luxury.

Once a retreat for icons like Virginia Woolf and Jackie Kennedy.

Zanzibar

Why honeymoon here?

• Ranked seventh globally for best luxury honeymoon destinations in the world by TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

• White-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
• A blend of African, Arab, and European cultures.
• Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our Recommendation: andBeyond Mnemba Island

This is one of Zanzibar’s most exclusive private islands. Recognised in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.

There are only 12 beachfront villas. The island hosts no more than 26 guests at a time. 

Each villa opens straight onto soft white sand and clear blue waters. Couples can enjoy candlelit dinners on the beach, snorkel with turtles, or take a sunset dhow cruise.