The Best Honeymoon Destinations For Every Month Of The Year
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JANUARY – A Journey Through Sri Lanka
Whether it’s a mini safari, exploring the local tea plantations or simply relaxing on the beach, this trip has it all. Start your trip with a one-night stay at The Wallawwa – a colonial manor house that has been restored and transformed into a boutique hotel – before moving on to Ulagalla for three nights in the country’s Cultural Triangle.
Visits to Unesco World Heritage-listed city Kandy and the tranquil Ceylon Tea Trails are also included, before finishing at Udawalawe National Park. Depending on timings, it’s also possible to combine the trip with a short stay in the neighbouring Maldives – just a 90-minute flight away.
Prices From: £3,500 per person for 13 nights
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FEBRUARY – An Island Escape In The Maldives
Yearning to discover your inner Robinson Crusoe? Spend a week barefoot at one of the Maldives' most desirable hotels, Gili Lankanfushi, where honeymooners can enjoy dinner, followed by a night sleeping under the stars.
Spend the rest of the week holed up in a private, luxurious villa in the resort’s tranquil lagoon or give kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing a go, as well as sunrise yoga, snorkelling, and jungle cinema movie screenings.
Prices From: £3,299 per person for seven nights
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MARCH – A Trip Through The Land Of Smiles In Thailand
Combine your stay in the elegant Anantara Golden Triangle in the mountainous north of Thailand, with a cultural sojourn in Chiang Mai before ending your holiday at the chic Six Senses Yao Noi resort, famous for its spectacular views of Phang Nga Bay.
During your stay, you’ll have a chance to join wild elephants for their playful antics in the river, trek through the forest or join a Thai cooking class. Explore Chiang Mai’s gilded temples and vibrant markets, before your personal butler checks you in to your Hideaway Pool Villa at one of Thailand’s top retreats.
Prices From: £3,200 per person for 14 days
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APRIL – An Island Experience In Indonesia
Barely visible on a map, Bawah Reserve is an almost Maldivian scattering of islands located in the middle of the South China Sea between mainland Malaysia and the island of Borneo. Officially part of Indonesia, but still a world away from its neighbours, getting there is part of the adventure.
Spend two nights in Singapore in a Shophouse Room at Six Senses Duxton, followed by five nights in a Garden Suite at Bawah. Turquoise honeymooners staying at Bawah Island Reserve can also enjoy a special private beach dinner and sunset cruise.
Prices From: £4,160 per person for seven nights
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MAY – A Wine, Wilderness And Wildlife Trip In Australia
If you’re looking for the ideal way to combine city and beach, this trip to Australia might be just the ticket. Arrive in Sydney to take in views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, before setting off in a seaplane for a picnic up the coast.
Next, head inland for a two-night stay at Wolgan Valley Resort in the Blue Mountains, before touching down on Lord Howe Island with its spectacular volcanic peaks. Finish up at Byron Bay, just south of the Queensland border, to explore the incredible beaches, hip cafes, restaurants and surf shops.
Prices From: £6,995 per person for 15 days
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JUNE – A Jungle Beach Adventure In Borneo
Start your trip with two nights in Kuala Lumpur – renowned for its amazing restaurants and incredible shopping – before flying to Sandakan to visit the Sepilok orangutan sanctuary.
You’ll then transfer to Abai Jungle Lodge for a jungle experience, before flying to Kota Kinabalu for a five-night stay at the luxury Gaya Island Resort, complete with a private beach and world-class spa.
Prices From: £1,925 per person for ten days
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JULY – An Island-Hopping Holiday In The South Pacific
Picking which of Tahiti’s islands to visit can be a difficult decision. Thankfully, Turqouise has done the hard work for you, putting together a ten-day itinerary full of equal parts adventure, luxury and relaxation.
Start your island adventure with a scenic 30-minute catamaran ferry ride to spend three nights on the heart-shaped island of Moorea before moving on to the home of vanilla and black pearls, Taha’a. Finish up in legendary Bora Bora, with a four-night stay at the retreat of your choice.
Prices From: £5,425 per person for ten nights
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AUGUST – An Ultimate Seychelles Experience
Picture impossibly turquoise waters, white sand and lush jungle-clad hills and the Seychelles quickly comes to mind. Start your ten-day trip on the main island of Mahé, in a Garden View Villa at the Four Seasons, just steps away from the beach.
Continue your journey around the islands with stays on Praslin and La Digue, before finishing up at the Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité Island, where all 30 villas come with their own private pool surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Prices From: £5,295 per person for ten days
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SEPTEMBER – A Mountain Retreat In Mauritius
There’s so much more to Mauritius than beaches, which is why this trip is designed to take in some of the mountain ranges and wildlife the island has to offer. Lakaz Chamarel is a magical place from which to set out on a mountain hike or bike ride to the beach below.
Visit national parks, local villages or even local rum distilleries before unwinding with some yoga back at the hotel. For the second half of your holiday, head down to the beach at SALT of Palmar for local cuisine.
Prices From: £1,499 per person for 11 days
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OCTOBER – A Chilled-Out Week In Tanzania
If complete seclusion and relaxation is what you’re after, Fanjove Island – dubbed by some as an ‘exceptional jewel’ in East Africa's Indian Ocean – might just be the place.
Off the eastern coast of Tanzania, Fanjove epitomises palm-fringed, powder-soft white sand beaches, blue waters and an abundance of marine life.
Prices From: £2,799 for seven nights
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NOVEMBER – An Off-Grid Experience In New Zealand
For adventure junkies, it doesn’t get much better than New Zealand. On arrival into Auckland, take a 40-minute ferry to Waiheke Island to spend four stylish nights at The Boatshed before flying to Napier, the gateway to the Hawke's Bay region. Picture yourself lazing in an al fresco bath while soaking up the views or taking them in from above in a hot air balloon.
There’s also penguin viewing, walking and cycling trails, plus Napier's vibrant art deco scene. A stay at the Bay of Many Coves Resort allows time for dolphin spotting, kayaking or paddle boarding, while a final stop in Queenstown offers everything from bungee jumping to white water rafting.
Prices From: £4,495 for 14 nights
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DECEMBER – A Christmas Break In The Caribbean
See out the year in style with a two-week spell in the Caribbean. With time spent in Antigua, the British Virgin Islands and the second week spent aboard a luxury catamaran, couples can explore everything this part of the world has to offer.
Whether it’s the powder soft beaches, swimming and snorkelling in the clear seas or discovering all the island wildlife, it doesn’t get much more romantic than this.
Prices From: £2,899 for 14 nights
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