Honeymoon Ideas, Destinations and Reviews

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The definition of a honeymoon is simply ‘time spent away as a newly married couple’, so there are no rules about where you go or what you do! Your honeymoon destination can be worldwide or down the road, can last for the weekend or for 6 months – it’s up to you to choose something that you’ll both love as a couple. If you’re struggling with budget, then why not consider a honeymoon gift list?

Know how far you want to travel? Search for your perfect honeymoon by flight duration:

Short haul (up to 5 hours flying time)
long haul (longer than 5 hours flying time

Alternatively, if you know where you want to go search by:

A to Z guide

Beach honeymoons

Look at any honeymoon brochure and the chances are that a palm-fringed beach features on the cover, as luxurious beach getaways have always been considered the classic honeymoon. After weeks of wedding preparations, this is your opportunity to unwind, relax in the sun and spend time together without any distractions. Looking for the perfect sandy beach for your honeymoon? Start here:

City honeymoons

Short of time for the classic 2 week honeymoon, or planning a short break now and a longer honeymoon later in the year? Many couples choose a luxury city break and enjoy really getting to know a city together. Classic choices include:

Venice, Italy
Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
Paris, France
Bordeaux, France
Tallinn, Estonia
New York, USA

Safari honeymoons

If you both love wildlife and have been waiting for that once in a lifetime opportunity to see particular animals in their natural environment, this may be that opportunity. Consider one of these:

Adventure honeymoons

If you are fit, active and enjoy the outdoor life, the idea of a honeymoon spent lying on a beach might be your idea of hell. If you are looking for action-packed fun you may need to look further afield than the honeymoon brochures as many activity holidays are aimed at groups:

Canada
North American National Parks
White Water Rafting in the Alps
Skiing
Sailing

Travel honeymoons

Time to take more than 2 weeks for your honeymoon? This is your chance to really explore an area or country in depth. Didn’t take a gap year? This is your chance to go to the country you have always wished you could visit.

Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
China
California
New Zealand
Australia
St Kitts

Need more ideas? Take a look at the Guides for Brides Honeymoon site!

About the author

Written by: Alison Hargreaves

Alison is the founder of Guides for Brides and Beyond Weddings. She has extensive knowledge of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations in the UK and overseas as well as researching, visiting and experiencing many unique locations for couples looking for something really different, from iconic cruise ships and train journeys to remote eco safari lodges.