Honeymoon · All year round
Honeymoon destinations
Picture-postcard beaches, cities to fall in love with, safaris at sunset or a mix of everything: the most sought-after honeymoon destinations and the best time for each one.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Beach and paradise
- Asia
Maldives
Overwater villas, reefs on your doorstep and postcard sunsets. The best time is December to April.
December to April
Maldives travel guide -
French PolynesiaBora Bora
The most famous turquoise lagoon in the Pacific, with Mount Otemanu as a backdrop. Best in the dry season.
May to October
What to see in Bora Bora -
AfricaMauritius
Beaches, lagoons, Le Morne Brabant and a very green volcanic island, with plenty for couples.
May to December
Mauritius travel guide -
SeychellesLa Digue
Anse Source d’Argent beach, with its granite boulders, is one of the most photographed in the world.
April–May and October–November
What to see in La Digue -
TanzaniaZanzibar
White-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean; the perfect end to a safari in Tanzania.
June to October and December to February
What to see in Zanzibar
Culture and adventure
- Asia
Japan
Temples, ryokan, onsen and cities like nowhere else: one of the most popular honeymoons there is.
Spring (cherry blossom) and autumn
Japan travel guide - Asia
Thailand
Bangkok, the north of temples and mountains, and the islands: a bit of everything in one trip.
November to March
Thailand travel guide -
IndonesiaBali
Terraced rice fields, temples, Ubud and beaches, with the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida next door.
April to October
What to see in Bali - South America
Peru
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cusco: a trip you’ll remember for ever.
May to September
Peru travel guide - Central America and the Caribbean
Costa Rica
Volcanoes, rainforest, sloths and beaches on two oceans, for nature lovers.
December to April
Costa Rica travel guide - Asia
Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and its lanterns, and the street food.
Depending on the region: the south, December to April
Vietnam travel guide
Safari and beach
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AfricaKenya
The Maasai Mara and the great migration, followed by the Diani coast.
July to October (migration)
Kenya travel guide - Africa
South Africa
Cape Town, the winelands, the Garden Route and a safari in Kruger.
May to September for the safari
South Africa travel guide
Romantic Europe
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GreeceSantorini
White houses above the caldera and sunsets in Oia.
May to October
What to see in Santorini -
ItalyAmalfi
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello clinging above the sea.
May to October
What to see in Amalfi -
FranceParis
The classic of classics, an easy trip from much of Europe.
All year round
What to see in Paris
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular honeymoon destinations?
Japan, the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Mauritius, French Polynesia, Kenya and Tanzania (safari and Zanzibar) and Costa Rica are among the most sought after.
Where to go on honeymoon in September or October?
Kenya and Tanzania for a safari, Bali, Japan in autumn, French Polynesia or Mauritius. In Europe, Greece and Italy still have good weather.
Where to go on honeymoon in winter?
The Maldives, Thailand, the Caribbean, Costa Rica or Zanzibar, all in their dry season.
Can you combine a safari and the beach?
Yes: the most common combinations are Kenya with the Diani coast or Tanzania with Zanzibar, and also South Africa with Mauritius.
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Reviewed 19 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.