10 Favorite Honeymoon Destinations from Travelzoo

The big day is over and now the real excitement begins: your honeymoon! But how do you pick the perfect destination to celebrate the start of your life together? Of course, you should factor in your budget, the amount of time you have available to travel, and your style, but there will still be a long list of honeymoon spots to choose from!

To help you get started, here are 10 of Travelzoo’s favorite honeymoon destinations for newlyweds.

St. Barts

This sophisticated island in the Caribbean is the perfect combination of French cuisine, shopping and nightlife. Twenty-two white-sand beaches sprawl across the island, where couples can snorkel and swim before enjoying a bottle of rosé and embracing lazy-day culture. For the ultimate atmosphere of indulgence, head to Eden Rock St. Barths and enjoy exquisite cuisine prepared by world-renowned master chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Bedarra Island, Australia

Located on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Bedarra Island provides the peace and seclusion couples long for after their big day. With more beaches than there are guests and warm weather year round, couples can enjoy private moments together on this tropical island where time is told only by the sun.

Santorini, Greece

Known for its exquisite beaches and ancient history, Santorini is the largest island that remains after a volcanic eruption in 1650 B.C. Explore this island to find miles of black-pebble beaches and whitewashed houses, brilliant contrasts to the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea.

South Africa

Sunbathing and all-inclusive resorts are great, but adventurous couples will appreciate South Africa, where safari game drives and cage diving with great whites dominate the itinerary. Visit the coastal city of Cape Town and take a cable car ride up the famous Table Mountain for stunning 360-degree views of the peninsula and beyond.

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Switzerland

Hit the famous ski slopes of Switzerland, then rejuvenate at one of the country’s many luxury mountaintop hotels. Spoil yourselves with a spa overlooking the dramatic Swiss Alps. End the night sipping Champagne and devouring world-famous Swiss chocolate under a starlit sky.

Japan

The vibrant, futuristic city of Tokyo will leave you astonished, but quaint rural villages on Hokkaido, ancient temples in Kyoto and boat-rowing beneath pink cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park will leave you in awe. Stay at a countryside ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn — where intricately landscaped gardens are just outside, and be sure to head to Hakone, where you can bathe in an onsen – a natural hot spring — looking out at Mt. Fuji.

Maui, Hawaii

Looking for paradise on U.S. soil? Maui is your no-passport-necessary destination. Sunrises over the clouds on Haleakala volcano, a scenic coastal drive to Hana, roadside tropical fruit stands, fresh leis and Mai Tais at nightly luaus are just some of the reasons why Hawaii is consistently named among the happiest places in the country.

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Napa Valley, California

With Michelin-starred restaurants and over 400 wineries to visit, Napa Valley is a food heaven right here in the U.S. Take a hot air balloon tour over the rolling hills of this picturesque wine country; on a clear day you can see all the way to San Francisco!

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Croatia

With over 1,000 islands off the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia offers couples on a budget plenty of wonders to explore. Jump on a ferry and island-hop up the Croatian coast. Then on land, rent a car and drive to the jaw-dropping Plitvice Lakes National Park or explore the marble streets of Dubrovnik.

France

Marvel at the Eiffel Tower from your hotel balcony, indulge in a croissant at a cozy cafe and wander charming cobblestone streets in Paris. Make time to also explore the rest of France - the fairytale castles of Loire Valley, lavender fields of Provence and fine wine of Bordeaux.

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