As exciting, romantic and fun as honeymoons are, organising your own is a daunting task. From our research and our own travel experiences, here’s a shortlist of honeymoon destinations we’d recommend that you might not have believed of.

With so numerous decisions to make, plus the added pressure of making sure you’re setting yourselves up for the most unforgettable holiday of your lives, your honeymoon destination really has to live as much as your expectations.

The idea of a honeymoon is for you both to begin wedded bliss in privacy, high-end and happiness. It’s time for the two of you to connect after what’s often quite a stressful time of the wedding.

Honeymooning in a place and in a method nobody else has before makes it even much more memorable. and that’s essential for your first happily married holiday together.

Thanks to our buddies in the travel industry, we’ve put together a quick list of concepts for honeymoons that tick all of these boxes. read on for romance, privacy, high-end and that bit extra element that will make yours the most unforgettable honeymoon.

7 Honeymoon destinations you haven’t believed of

1. Turtle Island, Fiji

This privately-owned 500-acre island in the Yasawa Archipelago of north-western Fiji, has been in the Evanson family because 1972. and if the any of its 10 secluded beaches look familiar, possibly that’s because you saw them in the Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins romance the blue Lagoon, which was filmed here.

The hotel itself is small and intimate. There are only 14 bure-style villas available and each one is a waterfront property. You can walk from your bure directly into the warm ocean. and the reef is so close, you can just walk to it from the shore, snorkel in hand.

Focus here is to offer you with “a holiday experience that embraces authenticity, exclusivity, barefoot luxury, cultural immersion, sustainability and conservation.”

Turtle Island, Fiji

2. Morocco your way

Many of us dream of visiting Morocco. narrow busy alleys of Marrakesh and the souks of Fes, the craggy wilderness of the Atlas Mountains, and the vast sand seas and romance of the Sahara Desert.

It seems wonderful, but how do you find all this stuff when you get there? You need local knowledge you can trust.

By Prior arrangement – a travel company started by Morocco-phile Carol Prior over 30 years ago – is how you travel with this interesting North African country. Carol first journeyed to Morocco in 1971, fell in like with the place immediately and never left.

With Carol’s passion for Morocco, By Prior arrangement provides high-end experiences, tours and itineraries developed on what you want to see and do. and for accommodation, By Prior arrangement has access to the most elegant, private and romantic riads. lavish spaces around bright courtyards leading to a small door back out into the chaos of the city.

“Specialising in handcrafted historical, cultural itineraries which include food, gardens, interiors, design and adventure, Morocco by Prior Arrangement, has access to local experts, locations, and experiences.”

Morocco – By Prior Arrangement

3. Samsara Ubud, Bali

Far from the madding crowds of Kuta, the Samsara is a sanctuary of peace, romance and absolute comfort. Nestled into the hills of the uplands of Ubud among the jungle and rice paddies, this romantic retreat is produced honeymoons.

Each of the 17 special villas has its own heated pool and garden courtyard, four-poster bed and deep-soak bath tub. The hotel cascades down the contours of the landscape, ending at the stunning D-shaped infinity pool by the bar. views out from this last lap of high-end sends your view out into the green canopy.

The time you spend at Samsara Ubud is entirely yours. Whether you’re dining at the sweeping balcony restaurant or from a ‘floating breakfast’ in your own pool. Whether you’re enjoying a treatment in the luxuriant medical spa or stretching out in your own huge armchair beanbag to delight in a film at the hotel’s moonlight cinema. It’s all yours.

Owner Bayu Sarwono states it finest when he asks the question: “Are you ready to wander?”

Samsara Ubud, Bali

4. Paris like you imply it

A honeymoon in Paris might seem obvious, but if you want romance, you go to the source. It is the City of like after all. and if you’re worried about playing into a cliché, these hotels rewrite the rules.

B signature hotels has five amazing properties in iconic locations, each providing its own luxurious, romantic handle Paris. 19th Century palaces on the Champs-Elysées, shops in the fine elegance of Saint-Germain on the left bank and the rich flamboyance of haute couture on the Avenue de l’Opéra.

Every one of these properties provides you a different taste of Paris with all the luxuries and romance you’d expect in this beautiful city.

B signature Hotels

5. Grand hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy

From its stately position on the western shoresof Lake Como overlooking Bellagio from across the water and the great alpine mountain varieties beyond, the Grand hotel Tremezzo is quite spectacular.

It is in every sense grand, with excellent service, luxuriant rooms, wonderful dining choices and a pool that floats on the lake. For a true feeling of the romance of Lake Como, the Tremezzo is the ultimate choice for your honeymoon.

Here’s our full review of the Tremezzo and also our library on Lake Como, one of the most beautiful locations we’ve ever been to.

Grand hotel Tremezzo, Italy

6. The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, Thailand

For high-end on the beach, your honeymoon can’t get much better than at the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui. This suite- and pool villa-only hotel offers stunning views out over the Gulf of Thailand.

Only opened in 2018, the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is the ideal blend of a modern high-end hotel and traditional Thai hospitality. located on its own private bay and with four restaurants and two bars to fit your every need, this hotel makes for the ultimate honeymoon.

Keep reading to see how to get the most out of this trip of a lifetime to the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui.

Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, Thailand

7. Sheraton Grand Mirage resort Port Douglas, Australia

Set amidst the tropical gardens of far North Queensland, the Sheraton Grand Mirage resort Port Douglas is a elegant haven of romance and peace. 20, 000m² of private saltwater lagoon pools, which even give some spaces swim-up access, surround the resort. and the spaces themselves are bright, airy and beautifully laid out.

From here, you’re not far from the UNESCO listed Daintree Rainforest national Park, where cassowaries, emus, bandicoots and all manner of wildlife roam.

A honeymoon where the rainforest dramatically satisfies the reef would be truly memorable. We ought to know: it’s where we came for our honeymoon!

Sheraton Grand Mirage resort Port Douglas, Australia

Bonus tip: how to supercharge your honeymoon

Marriott Bonvoy is a travel membership programme that applies to all Marriott group hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui and the Sheraton Grand Mirage resort Port Douglas. It’s totally free to join this programme and the benefits you can reap are impressive.

The special Marriott Bonvoy members’ rates on lodging will certainly help the wedding event budget. but other bonuses like special access to spas and dining experiences like private dinners with world-class chefs will also be available to you.

Did you know you can have your entire wedding event with Marriott?

From your buck’s and hen’s celebrations to the ceremony, reception and – of course – the honeymoon. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a destination wedding event venue.

It’s a good idea to keep an eye out for the bundles you can get when you book your wedding event a Marriott property. There are some great offers that come up all the time.

There are offers like room upgrades, free bubbly and 25% off food and drinks throughout your honeymoon too.

Not a bad method to celebrate your wedding, is it?