1. Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
Always dreamt of a passionate getaway with the love of your life backdropped by romantic island scenery? Pretty Costa Smeralda of Sardinia, tucked away in the Mediterranean Sea, might just be your place. With a sun-drenched coastline of about 20 kilometres and sparkling, turquoise seawaters, Costa Smeralda is known as the holiday destination of choice for Hollywood celebrities, business moguls, supermodels and more.
Where better to bask in that lovely newlywed glow than in an amazing resort town surrounded by immense natural beauty, luxurious yachts, some of the most prestigious hotels in the world and rich, beautiful neighbours?
2. Gozo, Malta
Gozo, one of three inhabited islands of the Malta archipelago, is a favoured destination of tourists for its stunning golden beaches, rock coves, clear seawaters, tranquility and old-world charm. Step onto the island for a blast of the past – with its cobbled streets, stone farmhouses, Baroque churches and little villages, a honeymoon on Gozo is the perfect way to kindle the flames of your new marriage, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of modern city life.
3. Patagonia, Argentina
If you and your sweetie are more the go-getting type, how about an adventure honeymoon in one of South America’s most beautiful regions instead?
A scenic area shared between Argentina and Chile in the Andes mountains, Patagonia is famed for its spectacular natural beauty and is home to 2 gorgeous national parks (Parque Nacional De Los Glaciares, and Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine) as well as a stunning Lakes District and plenty of flora and fauna.
Build the foundations of a great marriage as you sweat it out together hiking, camping, kayaking, horseback riding and mountain biking in this jaw-droppingly amazing place.
4. Alaska, USA
Few things are more romantic than being on a cruise ship with your one true love, sailing through an Arctic sea route famed for its misty, ethereal beauty and sea creatures. Book yourself and your honey on a luxury cruise going through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage – you’d pass by stunning fjords and glaciers inhabited by an array of marine wildlife (including whales, dolphins, porpoises and more) as you drift peacefully on a sea of sparkling blue water, with nothing more pressing to do than gaze pensively around and revel in your good fortune.
And hey, nobody will judge if you go to the ship’s head with your loved one to recreate scenes from Titanic the movie (minus the iceberg crash).
5. Lake Como, Italy
Imagine a magnificent, sparkling blue lagoon of water surrounded by snowy mountains, idyllic little towns, great Italian food, stately mansions and pretty villas – where better to spend your honeymoon than at gorgeous Lake Como, one of the deepest, largest and most beautiful lakes of Europe? So immensely beguiling that it has been segmented as a hangout spot for the world’s wealthy, powerful and influential since ancient times, Lake Como’s real estate (many of which are luxury villas, mansions and palaces) have been the property of kings, queens, princesses (and now celebrities) throughout the ages.
Can’t afford a roof in this super-expensive but super-beautiful district? A honeymoon on the Lake is the second-best option.
6. Santorini, Greece
Santorini may be a pretty cliched choice, but this is one instance in which the ‘duh’ option is truly worth it. This stunning Grecian island – also known as Thera – has 4,000 years of history and is home to one of the most beautiful volcanic calderas in the world. Soak in the amazing azure-blue waters and gorgeous scenery with your honey, fill your camera with loving photos next to the famous blue-domed houses, visit the stunning Red Beach and – for the more adventurous – check out the active volcano on the island.
7. Ljubljana, Slovenia
Want to make people think you honeymooned in heaven? Then grab a plane to Ljubljana in Slovenia, gateway to some of the most heavenly natural sites in the world. Pose in a fairytale setting next to your fairytale lover – Lake Bled, a large, reflective jewel-green lake surrounded by green forests and a mountain range, will give you to-die-for photos that’d make your Facebook friends envious. To further add to the magic of the lake is the island sitting right in the middle of it – you’d find the medieval Bled Castle as well as the picturesque white Church of the Assumption on it.
8. Cape Town, South Africa
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a shark-cage dive together. Strengthen your bond with your new spouse by staring a Great White Shark in the face united as one – you won’t forget this honeymoon trip in a hurry!
On top of being one of the best places in the world to admire great marine beasts like the Great White Shark, Southern Right Whales, Humpbacks and the ferocious and intimidating African Penguin, Cape Town is also renowned for its exquisite natural beauty. After you’ve accomplished your first mission as a married couple staring death down in a steel cage, feel free to reward yourself and your love with a relaxing scenic cable car ride up the famous Table Mountain, or a rejuvenating stroll along gorgeous Camp’s Bay beach.
9. Mauritius
You like the whole island set-up, but Bali, Hawaii and Maldives just aren’t your cup of tea. Perhaps paradise island Mauritius, with its extremely diverse landscapes, is for you.
More than just a pretty tropical face, you’d find something new in Mauritius at every turn – the island is separated into multiple different regions, each of which has its own unique attraction and charm. Eastern Mauritius is postcard-pretty, with its stunning emerald lagoons, gorgeous sand beaches and picturesque little villages. Western Mauritius is for the energiser bunnies – with blue waters chock-full of marlin, tuna, sharks, dolphins and so much more, its the perfect place for deep sea fishing, scuba diving and marine-wildlife-watching.
What’s in the Southern and Northern sectors? Well, you’d have to visit to find out.
10. Paris, France
It may not be the most original of honeymoon destinations, but there’s a reason why Paris is known as the City of Love. One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, France’s capital city is the set-piece behind every other romantic movie, poem and love story that has ever been written. Have your storybook ending in this charming city that just oozes romance – be part of the centuries-old procession of lovers strolling along the Seine River, have that kiss under the Eiffel Tower you’ve always wanted, and enjoy a candle-lit dinner in a secret little alley. C’est très romantique!
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