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Honeymoon Hotspots
by Kim BudziakNo matter how big or small the wedding, the honeymoon should serve to relax and reconnect you both. To make planning easier, we’ve chosen a few of the best honeymoon hotels for 2019.
Honeymoon Hotspots
To recuperate from hectic wedding planning and the pageantry of the big day, head to the Jamaica Inn, a resort with an undeniable reputation for relaxation and rejuvenation. In fact, Marilyn Monroe and Erol Flynn came to this exact hotel to enjoy the Caribbean’s island atmosphere and hospitality. Check into a cottage overlooking a private beach, slip into your bathing suits and head to the shoreline where you can snorkel in the company of brightly coloured fish or relax on the sand with a glass of the hotel’s famous Planters Punch.
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If you’re looking to be literally swept away, there’s no better place to head than Fiji, with its beautiful turquoise waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine. Create some lasting honeymoon memories with a stay at the InterContinental Fiji. Set on the main island of Viti Levu, along the shore of Natadola Beach, you can spend your romantic escape leaning into days of nothingness or taking on surf ‘n turf adventures. Whatever you do, don’t miss a sunset from the infinity pool.
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Outdoorsy couples will find plenty of romantic respite on the South Island of New Zealand. Here, where the pristine waters of Lake Wakatipu wrap around impressive mountains, you’ll find a honeymoon oasis to perfectly complement the natural splendor. Just outside Queensland, the Matakauri Lodge features stylish suites and villas with private terraces and beautiful views. Spend your days making memories with bungee jumping, hiking, horseback riding or touring Milford Sound on a scenic flight.
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If alone time after a lively wedding is what you’re after, head to the secluded resort of Cambridge Beaches. Privacy and quiet are paramount at this 300-year-old Bermuda estate-turned-hotel, where every room has a private terrace and the guest roster is adult-only. With more than one private beach, you can walk hand-in-hand watching painterly sunsets, relax in the sun or escape for a couple’s treatment at the spa. With three restaurants on the property, you can take solace in not needing to make too many decisions and just enjoy each other’s company.
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The Cote d’Azur is a no-brainer honeymoon destination for a few reasons: first, the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean; second, the luxurious French stylings of Cannes; and third, a feeling of not just getting away but experiencing something unique. The Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa checks all of these boxes. Dripping with French-meets-Moroccan décor, the 57-room property is one of the best honeymoon hotels in the French Riviera. Relax together on a sunbed overlooking the sea, enjoy in-room dining on your private deck and head off to Cannes for a night on the town.
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If you’d like the tone for your honeymoon hotel to be truly relaxed, go for an adults-only option, such as the Floris Suite Hotel. Snorkelling Caribbean reefs filled with tropical fish may be the primary allure, but the spa and beach club are flush with adventures for two. Take a stroll of the grounds to discover the early architecture and verdant gardens; knock out a quick nine holes at the Blue Bay Curacao golf course; or, spend a solid day at the Spa, moving from treatment to steam room to dry sauna before retiring to your well-appointed two-bedroom suite.
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Whisk your love away to a romantic escape where you can gaze out over the Indian Ocean from the cool waters of a lagoon-style pool. This is the refreshing setting of Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Close to the tourist village of Nungwi and Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this property leans into local Zanzibar tradition and style. Picture thatched roofs, local art, traditional carvings and tented outdoor dining experiences. Walk over the ocean’s edge on the hotel’s long jetty and dip down for a swim together at high tide.
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Escaping to Bali on your romantic honeymoon brings with it an innate serenity. The sandy beaches are soft and sparkling, the island is lush with greenery and the culinary options are fresh and fantastic. Perfect your island stay by checking in at the St. Regis Bali Resort, set on the shores of Nusa Dua, aka the Garden of Bali. Equipped with all the five-star amenities you’d expect from the St. Regis, this property stands out in particular thanks to its gorgeous villas, Remede Spa and gourmet dining.
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Beautiful contemporary designs, crisp white linens and endless ocean views are part and parcel to the incredible stilted water villas at Vakkaru Maldives, perfect for your romantic honeymoon. Divers, snorkelers and sunbathers alike will be drawn to the Maldives island’s turquoise waters and big, sunny skies, but any guest will be hard pressed to pass up a facial or body treatment at the Menara Spa. Start your days together with invigorating yoga and end it with craft cocktails at the above-water Lagoon Bar.
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If old-school romance is the theme of your honeymoon, then look no further than Spain’s charming Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. Traditional décor and European history dot the resort, which is also equipped with every modern amenity you could hope for. Tennis, sailing, fishing and golf outings are yours for enjoying, as is fantastic in-room opulence—travertine bathtubs, delicate chandeliers and private terraces. With seven bars and restaurants on the property, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to toast to your next chapter.
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Laying out by the pool together, bathed in sunshine and overlooking bright blue waters, you might swear you’re tucked away on an island paradise, but in reality, the heat and energy of Miami are at your doorstep. Tucked just far enough away from the hustle and bustle, LEED-certified 1 Hotel South Beach is Miami’s quintessential honeymoon escape. Natural wood furnishing and contemporary designs come together in chic minimalist rooms made for two. Be sure to indulge at the Bamford Spa and take in the views from the rooftop pool and bar between shopping trips to the Design District.
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