We’ve curated a list of this year’s ultimate honeymoon destinations so you can choose a getaway that suits you
Words: Russell Cook
For explorers
Where The Presidential Villa at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
Why To watch lions, elephants, rhinos and zebras as part of a classic safari experience
When June-October
Plan b Red Mountain Resort in Utah for hikes and bike rides through mountains and canyons
For adrenaline junkies
Where Residence Inn San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica
Why For white-water rafting and zip-lining through the Poas Volcano National Park, only an hour or so away
When December-April
Plan b Experience higher altitudes by trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal with KE Adventure Travel
For yogis
Where Parrot Cay by Como, Turks & Caicos
Why A week of yoga and pilates on idyllic beaches, mixed with swimming and diving
When December-March
Plan b Aguas de Ibiza for a six-night trip closer to home
For big spenders
Where Greenland with Last Frontiers for a 20-day boat tour of the northern coast
Why It’s a route rarely travelled by passenger ships which takes in icy landscapes, wildlife and ancient culture
When All year round
Plan b Stay in a villa with your own chef, butler and housekeeper on the private island of Mustique
For wine lovers
Where The stylish yet homely five-star hotel Domaine Les Crayères in Reims, France
Why For trips to the vineyards and cellars of the Champagne region to taste the world’s most famous sparkling wine
When May-September
Plan b The Tuscan countryside to visit the wineries and restaurants such as Villa Cerna that are set among rolling hills and cypress trees
For culture vultures
Where JW Marriott Venice, Italy
Why To stay on a private island, which is only a 20-minute shuttle ride from the iconic Piazza San Marco
When April-June
Plan b A 10-day cruise along the Danube with The River Cruise Line, stopping in Vienna and Budapest
For lazy loafers
Where Amari Phuket resort, Thailand
Why Because of the hotel’s location on a beautiful secluded beach with rooms that have spectacular views of the island and sea
When January-March
Plan b A 20-night trip with Azamara Club Cruises around the Seychelles and Maldives
This article was first published in Squaremeal Weddings 2016