Top 8 for Honeymooning Beach Combers and Lovers of the Great Outdoors

Your honeymoon is just as important as the ceremonies you’re holding to make your life partnership official. This is the moment when you will be feeling like the luckiest man or woman on Earth. Of course, honeymoons can also go bad and leave you with a bad taste in your mouth, wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into when you said, “I do”.

Of course, sometimes your honeymoon veers away from how your marriage will really be like. Still, you don’t want things to go bad, especially if it’s your first special holiday after your big day. These resorts should make sure that you will at the very least enjoy your time with your new spouse during the first few days that you’re husband and wife.

For beach lovers: Most people imagine their honeymoon on the beach because it seems “standard” and safely romantic. These beach resorts can give a completely new definition to honeymooning, though, because you’ll be treated like royalty while you’re here.

Halkidiki, Greece – Danai Beach Resort and Villas

This resort redefines luxury. Their marbled bathrooms might want you to spend days indoors thanks to the Bulgari items sprawled everywhere, but why would you want to waste everything else the resort has to offer? The rooms might be fit for royalty, but they are mere garnishes compared to the full meal that is the beach fronting the hotel. The sands are silky, and the waters, pristine and clear blue.

You will also enjoy the cabanas along the quiet beach which features none other than a big white couch fronting the waters. This might seem like something straight out of a dream, but since you’re in Greece, nothing can be too luxurious. There are also daybeds on the strip so you can lie down and relax while staring at the Aegean Sea and the graceful mountain slopes of Halkidiki which are lined with orange and olive trees. Rates start at US$436 per suite a night.
Site: Danai Beach Resort & Villas

Tasmania, Australia – Bay of Fires Lodge

If you’re a beach lover as well as an eco-warrior, there is no better place to spend your honeymoon in than the Bay of Fires Lodge in Tasmania, Australia. The whole vicinity is made from naturally grown, native wood. It also makes use of solar power. While the green points make this hotel highly attractive for those who truly care for the environment, what wows everyone else is the sweeping view of the OMG white sand beach.

The bedrooms are classy but minimally decorated, but this works well with the panoramic view of the beach walk. You’ll certainly feel like you’re very close to nature when you’re staying at this hotel. If you’re facing the beach, you’ll get to witness leaping dolphins, cresting whales, and gannets happily spy diving.

If your room faces the rainforests, you’ll be given an equally stunning treat with colorful wombats, wallabies and lizards. These creatures will definitely make your honeymoon something to remember. Room rates start at US$2,180 per person for three nights. Visit the hotel’s website for more information about the package as inclusions change frequently.

More Info: Bay of Fires Lodge

Baa Atoll, Maldives — Dusit Thani

The island of Mudhdhoo is hard to spell and pronounce, but there’s probably no other name suitable for such a surreal honeymoon destination. The white beaches here are simply divine, and if you’re staying at the Dusit Thani, you get to enjoy a magnificent beach villa which sits just above the water. If that doesn’t spell romance for you yet, perhaps you should also go to their Sala Bar at night and enjoy prime cocktail drinks while staring at a blanket-full of stars.

Food loving honeymooners will also be thrilled with the hotel’s menu at their Sea Grill restaurant. If you’re feeling adventurous, you might want to try their catch of the day and see what the in-house chef has to offer for your palates.

What couples love the most, though, is deep sea diving at the Hanifaru Huraa. The best times of the year for this, though, is between May and August. Planktons frequent the island, which also attracts whale sharks and manta rays. Room rates start at US$870 for the villas.

Site: Dusit Thani Maldives

Seychelles – Constance Ephelia

If you haven’t heard of Seychelles before, you’re missing out on a lot. This is probably the most sought for place to visit for beach lovers, whether they’re in their honeymoon or not. Aside from the views which are simply to die for, the villas here are royally big, with your very own butler service to boot. If you’re staying with Constance Ephelia, you will also be pampered with scented baths care of expensive bathing oils which are actually native in the area.

The beach here will also make other beaches look subpar. The sands are powdery white, calm waters, and flora that would make you feel like you’ve discovered the Garden of Eden. By night, you can also look up at the sky and admire stars and cloud formations while sipping a drink with your special someone.

Should you tire of the idyllic beach close to the hotel, you can take a short boat ride to the La Digue island where you can ride bikes to explore the terrain. The views here are also quite impressive, with giant boulders slicing through shell-pink sand. You must not miss out on beaches such as the Anse Source d’Argent where these boulders are most prominent. The sight will surely make a beautiful backdrop for your wedding album. Suite rates begin at US$439 a night inclusive of breakfast.

Site: Constance Ephelia Mahe Seychelles

Jumby Bay in St. John’s, Antigua

Jumby Bay is a very special island which is only a short fifteen-minute catamaran ride away from Antigua’s southern shore. The island is so small that the only means to explore it, aside by walking, is by taking a bike. Strategically, the hotel resort management provided bikes per villa for their guests. This way, you can easily explore the island without leaving too big of a carbon footprint.

Meals are taken at a n old plantation house converted to a gourmet restaurant. If you hang out at the Pasture Bay Beach, you will also get to see Hawksbill turtles. Be careful not to disturb or harm them, though, as these creatures are already endangered. Room rates begin at US$995 for double occupancy. This includes some meals.

For lovers of the great outdoors: These are honeymoon resorts for couples who are looking for much more than a laid back vacation. With these adventurous honeymoon destinations, you’re sure to have your hearts racing.

Site: Jumby Bay Resort

Zambia – Mchenja Bushcamp

Every couple who wishes for adventure simply needs to go to Zambia. The best resort here is the Mchenja Bushcamp. Make sure you’re prepared to sleep outdoors, though. The highlight here is the guided tour through an open-roofed 4WD. You can enjoy a bright, starry night with your partner as you lodge in your thatched cottage or your tent. The starlit walk is very memorable, and your guides will help you spot the game that roams free in the South Luangwa National Reserve.

This vacation would cost you about $595 per individual a night but this already includes meals and guided game drives. The inclusions tend to change, though, so it’s better if you consult their website first.

More Iinfo: Mchenja Bushcamp Camp

Patagonia, Chile – Explora Salto Chico

The views from the rooms of Explora Salto Chico are certainly out of the ordinary. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll be greeted with the towering granite rock formations at the Torres del Paine National Park and crashing waterfalls.

If you want to relax at the hotel first, you can enjoy the sauna, the heated pool, and the hotel’s Jacuzzi. Should you wish to explore Patagonia, the hotel can set up tours to several ranches, treks to the glaciers, magma formations, and lakes or a horse ride through the park so you can be closer to the wild and see eagles and condors from the mountain peaks.

For four nights, the rates begin at US$2,780 for every person. Four days is the minimum length of stay, and you can be certain that you wouldn’t want to stay for a shorter length of time once you get to see the terrain of the area. It’s simply magnificent.

SIte: Explora Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico

Marrakech, Morocco — Kasbah Tamadot

There will be only a curtain separating you and your spouse from the famed Atlas Mountains which might give you the impression that this is hardcore camping and not really a honeymoon. However, the tents are spacious, and you’ll be lying on a big bed with cloudlike cushions. The tent itself is also filled with luxurious furnishings.

Outside, you can also enjoy a heated pool, sun loungers and outdoor bathtubs which would allow you to admire Mount Toubkal. For adventurous couples, you can request for bikes or go on guided treks and hikes though the mountain. This vacation would cost you about US$508 per night a tent. You may visit the website for updates on inclusions.

Site: Kasbah Tamadot