Ahh, the honeymoon. After the big day comes the big trip (and arguably the best part of the wedding planning). Sure, the wedding day is the main attraction, but when the festivities are done, the honeymoon is the first time you’re able to sit back, relax, and fully enjoy newlywed bliss with your forever travel buddy.
And in committing to giving your partner the best of everything (for life), you might as well commit to the best travel experiences, too. This includes starting with the perfect honeymoon. But what really makes for the best romantic vacation? While choosing a dreamy destination is important, it’s where you stay that takes your experience to the next level.
Your honeymoon “home” is the key to a sublime experience that you’ll never forget. It’s the place you inhabit during the happiest time of your life, where you start and end your day, relax, retreat, and form memories that you’ll always remember. But we know, trying to find the best resort or rental can be tough, with endless scrolling often leading into a vacation void. So, that’s why we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and curated a list of our favorite resorts, hotels, and rental properties in fan-favorite honeymoon destinations.
Heading to a relaxing and scenic honeymoon in Greece? Might we suggest a 5-star hotel that overlooks the blue caldera in Santorini or a villa with a private infinity pool and beach views? Venturing to Africa for a safari exploration? Set up camp at Marriott’s luxury Mapito Serengeti Safari in Tanzania. Or consider a stay in an architectural wonder — a mirrored hideaway secluded in Mexico’s central highlands. Whether you’re traveling to Italy or Asia, France or Turks & Caicos, we’ve got you covered with a fabulous place to stay. Read ahead for our list of top honeymoon stays ranging from luxury resorts to top-rated Airbnbs.
Grecian Villa
Location: Kathisma Beach, Greece
Price Per Night: $616
Sleeps: 3
On the Western side of Greece, the beautiful beaches of the island of Lefkada are another honeymoon destination that should be on your radar if it’s not already. And as one of the island’s most popular beach towns, there’s an array of sleek rental properties and villas like this one near Kathisma Beach. Built in 2021, the modern villa is the perfect spot by the sea for endless beach views, featuring a bedroom, living room (with a sofa bed), and a quaint kitchen. But the best part? A private infinity pool that overlooks the Ionian Sea horizon, equipped with plush loungers for full sun-soaked days. And unlike some vacation rentals, you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere. The villa is located just five minutes from the Kathisma Beach town, where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, beach bars, shops, and more.
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Castle Cottage
Location: Saint-Victor-la-Coste, France
Price Per Night: $643
Sleeps: 2
They say Paris is always a good idea, but so is anywhere in France, really. Especially if there’s a castle involved. For those who like the idea of a fairytale honeymoon, you’re sure to fall in love with this whimsical castle cottage. Located 20 minutes outside of Avignon on the grounds of a 16th-century castle, the property boasts three romantic cottages, including this one, which is perfect for two. The cozy cottage features an ornate and colorful interior, reflective of the opulence of the 16th-century French era, and outside, you’ll find beautiful gardens and a large swimming pool enclosed by stone walls. The chateau’s historic village is also a great place to explore during the day with local dining, bakeries, and scenic walking trails.
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Secluded Mirrored House
Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Price Per Night: $390
Sleeps: 2
For the stylish and sustainability-cautious couple who prefer an intimate, off-the-grid getaway, this mirrored design home might be a honeymoon spot for you. Nestled in the middle of the desert, the award-winning, “theatre to nature” home immerses its visitors in nature through the structure’s UV floor-to-ceiling coated mirror exterior, blurring the boundaries of the indoor-outdoor experience. The wall-less, modern-designed home is essentially one big living space equipped with a central living area, sleeping area, and full kitchen. And while the solar-powered home boasts a large copper bathtub near the king-size bed, there’s also an exposed glass shower. Outside, you’ll find a patio area and solar-heated pool surrounded by olive and pomegranate trees. Visitors of the home can also book experiences such as hiking, horseback riding, and at-home massages.
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Chalet Del Campo
Location: Anones, Las Marías, Puerto Rico
Price Per Night: $275
Sleeps: 2
Take in the natural beauty of Puerto Rico through this petite, rustic-designed, tree-house-style chalet with double-level, front-facing mountainous views. The space features a light-filled downstairs with a cozy living room and full kitchen, in addition to a warm infinity pool that overlooks the surrounding wilderness. Upstairs, you’ll find a relaxing bedroom with the bed directly facing the window, along with a small bath illuminated with firefly lights at night. And for those in search of a leisurely daytime activity (or photo opp), the hideaway also has a giant outdoor swing.
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Cotswolds Cottage Hideaway
Location: Village of Ebrington, Gloucestershire, England
Price Per Night: $504
Sleeps: 4
Escape to the English countryside and enjoy a cozy Cotswolds weekend in this beautiful refurbished cottage, which maintains its original character with modern updates. Overlooking a peaceful churchyard, the quiet cottage features a large living room, with an inglenook, open-log fireplace, a sleek farmhouse-style kitchen, and two bedrooms — one of which sits on its own private attic level with a traditional exposed beams ceiling. Outside, guests can enjoy the surrounding nature through the fully enclosed private courtyard patio surrounded by picturesque wisteria and hydrangeas. Just down the road, you’ll find the main village where the local food scene is made up of quaint cafes, farm shops, butchers and bakeries, as well as the award-winning Ebrington Arms pub.
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Canaves Oia Suites
Location: Santorini, Greece
Starting Price: $1300
Room Types: Suites, Villas
As someone who spent a portion of their honeymoon at this sensational resort, I can honestly say it was one of the most magical places I’ve ever experienced. From the breathtaking panoramic views of the blue caldera to the traditionally all-white stone aesthetic of the hotel’s interior and exterior, the Canaves is the essence of the quintessential Greek getaway in the heart of picturesque Oia. The hotel, which features an exclusive 10-table, fine-dining restaurant, Petra, and a healing 17th-century wine-cave spa, has a variety of suites, all equipped with plunge and private pools. But if you’re looking for a true one-of-a-kind experience, the hotel’s River Pool Suite takes your basic plunge pool to the next level, featuring an intimate cave-covered, wrap-around, jacuzzi pool that extends out to open-air views of the Aegean Sea, the volcano, and the caldera. Apart from the panoramic views, the resort is located right on Oia’s main road, where you can easily walk out to enjoy the winding paths (and more views) of the iconic city.
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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Location: Mae Rim Valley, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Starting Room Rate: $980
Room Types: Pavilions, Villas
Since the phenomenon of The White Lotus, the real-life Four Seasons resorts that have served as the filming locations for the fictional hotel chain have also gained popularity, including this one in Thailand. As the backdrop for Season 3 of The White Lotus, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai has become one of the most sought-after hotel destinations and makes for an exotic honeymoon escape. The sprawling 5-star resort, tucked within the mist-covered mountains and rice paddies of the Mae Rim Valley, is made up of modernized Lanna-style pavilions and villas sprinkled throughout the property. The suites allow guests to immerse themselves in the forested nature of the valley region with indoor-outdoor structures that feature open-air terraces and private pools. For days of pure relaxation, embark on a wellness journey at the Wara Cheewa Spa, which translates to “a celebration of the gift of life,” or experience the resort’s immersive cooking school and learn all about the traditional Lanna cuisine. Outside of the resort vista, some of the area’s most famous sites, such as the Wat Pa Dara Phirom temple, as well as nature hikes through neighboring villages like Baan Mae Kampong.
The Grand Hotel Timeo
Location: Taormina, Italy
Starting Price: $2000
Room Types: Classic rooms, suites, and a private villa
It’s hard to go wrong with any resort in Sicily, let alone Taormina. And thanks to The White Lotus, everyone is familiar with Taormina’s Four Seasons resort. But for another luxury hotel experience, we recommend The Grand Hotel Timeo. One of two Belmond resorts on the island, Timeo is opposite the Ancient Greek theater and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. Stay in one of the hotel’s spacious suites with charming, Italian villa rooms ranging from classic double rooms to a presidential suite with two king-size bedrooms, a sprawling terrace, a jacuzzi, and panoramic views of Mount Etna’s peak. And just a few steps away from the main hotel building, you’ll find Villa Timeo — a private residence that was formerly Taormina’s first hotel in 1873. The private villa is the ultimate getaway with its own private pool and bar. The cliff-side resort is also known for its gastronomy. With four restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Otta Geleng, guests can indulge in distinct Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine while enjoying sweeping terrace views of Taormina and the sea.
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The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
Location: Bora Bora
Starting Room Rate: 60,550 CFP Franc
Room Types: Bungalows
The Westin’s recently reopened Bora Bora Resort & Spa is a true bucket-list honeymoon destination for the couple who is all about wellness and loves the idea of getting lost in a tropical blue paradise. Experience all the French Polynesian lagoonfront property has to offer by experiencing a stay in its overwater bungalows, enjoying sunny days on the private white sandy beaches, the spirituality of the serene spa, and the largest infinity pool in Bora Bora, complete with a swim-up bar and beach-facing cabanas. The resort’s collection of 128 overwater villas, with expansive views of Mount Otemanu, are equipped with an array of plunge pools, private decks, and glass panel floors that allow guests an even deeper look into the blue waters below them. With wellness at the forefront of the Polynesian escape, guests can enjoy an assortment of land and water activities, including sunrise yoga, lagoon swims, snorkeling, as well as cultural experiences such as flower crown weaving and Tahitian dance.
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Amanyara Turks & Caicos
Location: Turks & Caicos
Starting Price: $2200
Room Types: Pavilions, Villas
You don’t have to travel halfway around the world for a dreamy island vacation. Just Southeast of the Bahamas and north of the Dominican Republic, you’ll find some of the world’s best beaches in Turks & Caicos. And while there are a bevy of resorts and rentals along the island’s popular Grace Bay Beach, for one of the most luxurious stays the island can offer, check in to the Amanyara. Located on the west side of the island just south of Providenciales’ North West Point Marine National Park, the Aman’s sprawling island property features individual villas and pavilions nestled within the coastal island vegetation with beach-front and infinity pool views. When it comes to activities, the resort encourages guests to get out on the turquoise waters through snorkeling, canoeing, and diving, along with sailboat and yacht rentals. For those who prefer to stay on land, the resort also offers nature hikes and horseback riding. And if wellness is part of your priority, the 5-star resort has its own wellness concierge. Guests can set up one-on-one sessions to curate their own spa package with specific wellness goals throughout their stay.
Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti
Location: Serengeti, Tanzania
Starting Room Rate: $1,601
Room Types: Luxury tented suites and villas
For thrill seekers, safaris have become one of the more popular honeymoon activities with adventurous trips to Africa. But because it can be hard to map out the best rentals and transportation throughout Africa’s expansive countries, we recommend a safari-style resort, like this one, located in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. The Marriott Autograph Collection property is all about the elevated safari experience, featuring a selection of luxurious tent-style suites and stand-alone villas that allow guests to experience once-in-a-lifetime views and wildlife encounters. In the resort’s two-bedroom tented suite, guests can literally fall asleep under the stars thanks to the retractable roof that glides open to reveal the African sky. But apart from the amenities, you come to the Serengeti for the safari. Guests can experience several safari opportunities through the resort, from game drives and wildlife photography to Sundowner landscape experiences and even a chance to experience The Great Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the plains.
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