ould there be a more romantic holiday than the honeymoon? For this reason it really requires thoughtful planning and a well-padded budget. And given you’re only going to do it once (well, in theory at least), we’re of the persuasion that a honeymoon should be a grand affair—why take one week when you can take off three? Why settle for one destination when you can combine multiple stops? Tanzania and Tuscany, perhaps. Or Patagonia and Fiji.
It’s high-stakes, it can be stressful, but we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up dozens of T&C-approved honeymoon destinations, plus the best places to stay in each. Have a thirst for adventure? Consider a 10-day trek across the Serengeti, on foot. Prefer to just sprawl out on pristine sand for a week? We’ve got a sampling of fabulous private islands around the world. Want to stay close to home? Honeymoon a la JFK and Jackie Kennedy in a delightful celebrity’s refuge in Santa Barbara. Many more of our suggestions, below. Cue the wanderlust.