Planning a honeymoon or other romantic getaway? Wondering where to venture and where to stay? Discover the creme de la creme of honeymoon destinations and resorts from travel experts.
Recognizing their savvy, BRIDES Magazine tapped the insights of Virtuoso’s romantic travel professionals in a new survey. Only Virtuoso advisors were invited to share their picks for the world’s most wow honeymoon destinations and resorts. Their lists form the perfect guide for couples looking for the ideal trip of a lifetime.
The World’s 20 Most Romantic Destinations
- French Polynesia
- Italy
- St. Lucia
- Maui
- South Africa
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Fiji
- Kauai
- Seychelles
- Jamaica
- Greece
- Turks and Caicos
- British Virgin Islands
- Bali
- Thailand
- Hawaii Island
- Nevis
- France
- Dominican Republic

Top Resorts in the Caribbean
- Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
- Amanyara, Turks & Caicos
- Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, St. Barts
- Ladera, St. Lucia
- Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia
Top Resorts in Central & South America
- Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
- Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa, Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
- Turtle Inn, Placencia, Belize
- Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Peru
- Nayara Springs, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Top Hotels & Resorts in Europe
- Le Sirenuse, Positano, Italy
- Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy
- Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
- Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy
- The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice, Italy

Top Hotels & Resorts in Africa & The Middle East
- One & Only Cape Town, South Africa
- Royal Malewane, Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Singita Sabi Sand, South Africa
- Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa
- One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Top Resorts in Hawaii
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Big Island
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- St. Regis Princeville, Kauai
- Halekulani, Oahu
- Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Top Resorts in Asia & Australia
- One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
- One & Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand

Top Resorts in the South Pacific
- Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
- St. Regis Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- Laucala Island, Fiji
- Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Visiting These Honeymoon Destinations and Resorts
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