| Maldives | | | | Malaysia |
| Unique is a good description for the many islands that | | | | With a similar lure to Thailand, Malaysia offers the |
| make up the Maldives. This honeymoon destination is | | | | chance to blend horizons. A smaller country, you'll fly |
| quite unlike others in terms of its appeal. But don't | | | | into Kuala Lumpur and then Malaysia is your oyster, |
| come here for diverse shopping or raucous nightlife, | | | | with Borneo, Langkawi and Penang just a few of the |
| as you will be disappointed. And it will help if you are | | | | highlights at your disposal. Malay cuisine emphasises |
| partial to seafood. The Maldives is, or are, a natural | | | | flavour and spice in equal measure, so if you're a fan |
| phenomenon of epic proportions where some world | | | | of curries or seafood, you'll love what you find here. |
| class hotels offer a once in a lifetime place for you to | | | | Orangutan sanctuaries at Kota Kinabalu, an incredible |
| reside. Choose a seaplane transfer rather than a | | | | bay at Redang Island or the winding tea plantations |
| speedboat to really get the best views of this Indian | | | | at Cameron Highlands would be my choice, but that |
| Ocean paradise. And drink it all in, remembering to | | | | would mean not choosing somewhere equally as |
| bring a camera to capture those incredible scenes. | | | | wonderful. Choose carefully! |
| Seychelles | | | | St Lucia |
| The influence of Creole architecture and cuisine | | | | The backdrop of St Lucia's beautiful Piton Mountains |
| enhances a Seychelles honeymoon, not that this | | | | provide the perfect scene for romance. This picture |
| beautiful archipelago destination needs any help. | | | | perfect Caribbean island is an upmarket choice |
| Seychelles features more ‘greenery' than its | | | | adorned with large luxury and small boutique hotels, |
| Indian Ocean neighbours like Mauritius or the Maldives, | | | | many crafted into the mountains and some with |
| and as such there is a larger representation of land | | | | open air guest bedrooms and bathrooms with |
| based wildlife like tropical birds. As with all of the | | | | outdoor tropical rain showers – great if you are |
| Indian Ocean islands, you'll find amazing opportunities | | | | seeking authentic luxury but not so great if you can't |
| below sea level for pursuits like snorkelling and diving | | | | stand insects. Unlike a few other more authentic |
| – great fun for first timers. Of all of the Indian | | | | Caribbean destinations, St Lucia is an exclusive choice |
| Ocean islands, Seychelles is possibly the most | | | | where you'll certainly pay more – but you should |
| expensive – but it's a case of you get what you | | | | end up reaping what you sow – and even the |
| pay for – especially if you choose your hotel | | | | harshest critic will struggle not to be seriously |
| wisely from the impressive collection of 5 star | | | | impressed by the immense beauty of the island. |
| resorts. | | | | South Africa |
| Mauritius | | | | This is a great choice for couples who want a |
| Bays, beaches, coral reefs and coves are all key | | | | ‘doing' honeymoon – with lots of activities to |
| signifiers to Mauritius' lure for honeymoon couples. | | | | choose from across a wide scope of destinations. |
| This fantastic island destination is adorned with many | | | | Choose Cape Town (home to Table Mountain and |
| areas of outstanding natural beauty, where | | | | Camps Bay) for a few days and then head out to |
| mangroves and tropical rainforests flourish – | | | | the accessible wine lands where you can enjoy tours |
| opening up opportunities to kayak and ramble. | | | | and tasting, or how about a safari with lions and |
| ‘Charming' is a word often used to describe | | | | elephants at Sabi Sands or Kruger National Park? |
| Mauritius, and once you've been you know why. It is | | | | There's superb land based whale watching at |
| just so nice, quaint and pretty – it feels like | | | | Hermanus, trekking or brown trout fishing near the |
| another world – and it's this ‘otherness' that | | | | Drakensberg Mountains or scenic walks along the |
| makes it stand out from the crowd. Beach dwellers | | | | blissful Garden Route. This epic destination offers |
| will love it here, and like with the Maldives and | | | | amazing value for money whilst you are there, with |
| Seychelles you'll find luxury spas aplenty – mainly | | | | fine authentic dining incorporating both Dutch and |
| all located within luxury 4 and 5 star hotels. | | | | Malay influences. |
| Dubai | | | | Bahamas |
| Dubai is the perfect twin centre honeymoon | | | | The Bahamas are a cool choice for a honeymoon |
| destination. It's great to stay here for between 3 -5 | | | | – and the pink sand beaches indigenous to the |
| nights and then head off to one of the Indian Ocean | | | | island will play no small part towards your enjoyment. |
| resorts or even further afield to the Far East. I | | | | Home to Nassau and Paradise Island with its brightly |
| wouldn't say it's a relaxing or orthodox destination, | | | | coloured exotic birdlife and diverse nightlife, guests |
| quite the opposite, but that's why it's so good as a | | | | will also find crystal clear waters for bathing and |
| twin centre – offering shopping, city tours, | | | | numerous quality hotels ranging from water park |
| amazing hotels and the quite incredible Palm Jumeirah | | | | focused fun resorts to intimate hideaways like the |
| development which features Atlantis the Palm. Vast | | | | one favoured by James Bond in Casino Royale. |
| shopping malls, authentic souks, a blanket of | | | | Snorkelling, diving and fishing are popular owing to the |
| skyscrapers, an amazing city monorail, Jumeirah | | | | amazing waters and visit the unique Straw Market |
| Beach – its got it all in absolute spades and the | | | | for a one of a kind shopping experience. It's all here |
| sheer scope of Dubai, its architecture and climate | | | | at this intriguing, beautiful destination. |
| make it doubly, triply appealing for first time visitors. | | | | Barbados |
| Thailand | | | | From the calm of the placid golden beaches to the |
| This enormous country literally swells with | | | | funky beats of Holetown, Barbados honeymoons can |
| opportunities from Bangkok to Bang Tao Bay. Want | | | | be as relaxing or colourful as you want them to be. |
| to experience the hype of Bangkok twinned with an | | | | Regular fish fry nights take place on the beaches of |
| island paradise? Head to Koh Chang. Fancy Thailand | | | | this charming island, where you'll also find some |
| but not Bangkok? Fly into Phuket and discover | | | | affordable 3 star hotels offering a good standard of |
| Southern Thailand instead. A fan of James Bond? | | | | accommodation to complement those in the higher |
| Head to the picturesque Similan Islands where they | | | | bracket. Barbados is not particularly cheap when you |
| filmed The Spy Who Loved Me. Or catch a boat | | | | are out there but as a Caribbean honeymoon |
| from Krabi to Phi Phi Island, home to indigenous | | | | destination it is not the most expensive. The locals |
| monkeys and the hidden bay as featured in the | | | | love their sport here, especially cricket, and you can |
| movie, The Beach. If you do only do one thing, don't | | | | enjoy activities on the beach as well as spa |
| miss an elephant trek in this exhilarating destination | | | | treatments with the cool Caribbean breeze and |
| where the hospitality fits perfectly for that extra | | | | amazing sunsets to accompany them. |
| special honeymoon. | | | | |
