The World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2026 & 2027

If you close your eyes and imagine paradise… It’s probably the Maldives. Powder-soft sand, turquoise lagoon water, and private pools suspended above the ocean. The Maldives is the ultimate luxury honeymoon destination, ideal for couples craving relaxation, barefoot elegance, and a once-in-a-lifetime tropical escape. Snorkel, spa, sunbathe... repeat. This is Honeymoon heaven.

Maldives Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Ultra-luxury, barefoot romance
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 6–10 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: November–April
💸Budget: £££–££££

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Who says a honeymoon has to be all beaches? As a trending top pick for holidays in 2025, Sri Lanka may already be on your radar. Fusing golden sands with ancient temples and lush wildlife, Sri Lanka is wonderfully romantic and adventurous. Explore tea plantations, take a scenic train ride, head on safari deep into Sri Lankan jungles in search of leopards and elephants, or unwind on peaceful southern beaches to sunsets that look painted by hand. 

Sri Lanka Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Adventure & relaxation
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 10–14 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: December–April (south), April–September (east)
💸Budget: ££

No matter how hard the competition tries, Italy is always one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. And for good reason. Italy is the classic romantic honeymoon: dreamy coastlines, vineyard sunsets, lakeside villas, and pasta that tastes like happiness. Whether you choose the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, or Lake Como, you’ll enjoy world-class food, culture and true romance. After all, it is one of Shakespeare’s favourite romantic settings-Romeo and Juliet, anyone?

Italy Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Classic romance
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 7 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: April–October
💸Budget: £-££

Bali is one of the most searched-for romantic honeymoon ideas thanks to its jungle hideaways, spa retreats, sacred temples and world-famous sunsets. Couples love Ubud for wellness, Seminyak for luxury, and Uluwatu for cliffside romance. Whether you opt for candlelit dinners in rolling rice fields, sunrise volcano hikes or beach club bliss, Bali is a tropical honeymoon destination with a calming cultural twist.

Bali Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Spiritual, scenic, and stylish
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 8–14 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: May–September
💸Budget: ££

Whitewashed houses, blue domes, private hot tubs, and sunsets you’ll remember forever. Santorini is postcard-perfect. This sun-kissed gem of the Aegean feels tailor-made for romance, so it’s no surprise Santorini remains a dream honeymoon destination for couples in 2026 and 2027. Wander hand-in-hand through winding lanes, share seaside dinners lit by lanterns, or set sail across the glittering caldera on a Greek island cruise, like it’s your own private fairytale. 

Santorini Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Chic, dreamy, luxurious
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 4–7 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: May–October
💸Budget: £££

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Why is South Africa perfect for honeymoons? One word: variety. Safari romance, vineyard picnics, sleek city breaks, luxury lodges, all in one incredible country. Combine a luxury safari honeymoon with vineyard retreats in the Cape Winelands. Enjoy sunrise game drives, gourmet dining, world-class wines, hot air balloon memories, and breathtaking landscapes. This is our top choice for adventurous romantics.

South Africa Honeymoon Must-Knows 

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Luxury adventure
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length:10–14 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: May–September (safari), October–March (Cape Town)
💸Budget: £££

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Looking for something totally out of the box? A honeymoon in Japan feels like stepping into a movie. Enjoy cherry blossom season, neon cityscapes, traditional ryokans and peaceful temples. Perfect for couples who want culture, cuisine and unforgettable experiences, whether you’re touring Japan’s must-see cities or relaxing in a mountain onsen with the world’s best food and views of Fuji, Japan offers a honeymoon for the history books. 

Japan Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Modern romance & ancient adventures
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 10–14 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: March–May, October–November
💸Budget: £££

Speak to our Hays Travel Japan Expert, Emily!

A seductive blend of emerald rainforests, volcanic beaches, natural hot springs and the iconic Piton mountains rising dramatically from the sea, St. Lucia is the Caribbean’s crown jewel for honeymooners. This island feels made for romantic honeymoons. Think clifftop infinity pools, private plunge-pool suites, couples’ spa retreats and sunset sailing on the sparkling Caribbean Sea. Whether you're exploring waterfalls hand-in-hand or unwinding in a five-star hideaway, St. Lucia delivers an unforgettable Caribbean honeymoon filled with passion, tranquillity and laid-back luxury at its finest.

St Lucia Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Luxurious sun-soaked romance
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 7–10 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: December–April
💸Budget: £££-££££

Speak to our Hays Travel Caribbean Expert, Joanne!

Could we really finish this list without a shout-out to the City of Love itself? Paris charms with candlelit dinners, river cruises, world-class art and enchanting neighbourhoods. And it even has its very own Princess Castle at Disneyland Paris for the true storybook love birds. Elegant, timeless and effortlessly romantic, nothing comes close to a city that sparkles with love, light and happily ever after (literally!) 

Paris Honeymoon Must-Knows

🌴Honeymoon Vibe: Classic chic city romance
✈️Ideal Honeymoon Length: 3–5 nights
☀️Best Time to Visit: April–October
💸Budget: ££