By Katie James, Brides
Picking the perfect honeymoon is no easy feat—countless romantic destinations, endless hotel options, limited vacation time and the struggle-is-real challenge of finding the perfect place to please both you and your new spouse. Where to begin? Well, right here. BRIDES teamed up with the A-list agents at Virtuoso—a global network of more than 15,000 luxury-travel specialists—to find the most romantic, luxe hot spots in the world. Whether you're looking for bucket-list hotels and resorts, far-flung beaches, the top cruise lines for couples, inexpensive honeymoon ideas or unexpected honeymoon-worthy locales, you’ve come to the right spot. Presenting our 2017 Honeymoon Awards—dive in to see the world's most romantic, yet unexpected honeymoon destinations!
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Sri Lanka
[post_ads]This island nation off the east coast of India used to be the main attraction for honeymooners headed to the Indian Ocean. But decades of civil war thwarted couples to the Maldives, that stunning island grouping in the bluer-than-blue middle of nowhere. (Not a bad alternative, we admit.) Now, with a stable government and a booming tourism industry, Sri Lanka is back to capturing the hearts—and souls—of honeymooners everywhere. Whether you make it to the Cultural Triangle (home to giant gilded Buddhist temples and elephant sanctuaries), tea country in the central highlands (post up at Tea Trails, a.k.a. heaven on earth), the southeastern jungle safari camps (the guides at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes are unmatched), the colonial fort city of Galle (Amangalla will steal your heart), or the relaxed southern beach towns (filled with chic resorts like Cape Weligama and Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort), a honeymoon here promises to be the highlight of your life.
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Antarctica
A freezing polar ice cap might not sound like honeymoon paradise. But consider the life-changing adventures to be had: Walking across frozen tundras with no one for miles (except penguins and seals), crossing some of the most breathtaking blue waters in the world (the legendary Drake Passage, for one), and snapping pics in front of massive glaciers and fjords (talk about Insta-worthy moments). Not to mention if you book an Antarctic cruise on Seabourn, Lindblad Expeditions, or Silversea (to name just a few cruise lines), all the honeymoon planning is done for you, the service is exceptional, and you never have to worry about getting a dinner reservation.
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Bhutan
There’s never been a better time to explore the Kingdom of Bhutan, with William and Kate’s visit this past April and the forthcoming opening of five Six Senses lodges (late 2017), scattered across the foothills of the Himalayas. Start your itinerary in Thimphu (the capital), before moving on to Bumthang (a verdant woodland), Punakha (filled with agricultural terraces), Gangtey (among the last habitats for the endangered black-necked crane), and Paro (home to Tiger’s Nest, an architectural marvel and one of the country’s most sacred monasteries).
Sri Lanka
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Antarctica
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