1. Private plane to private island
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Courtesy of Banwa Private Island
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Courtesy of Banwa Private Island
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Courtesy of Banwa Private Island
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Courtesy of Banwa Private Island
Get your honeymoon off to a high and be whisked away by private plane to the pristine shores of Banwa, an idyllic island sanctuary in Palawan in the Sulu Sea. Boasting six hectares of verdant landscaping and softer-than-soft white sands, the island offers the escape from reality that all honeymooners yearn. Privacy is a given, with a cap placed on 38 people a night, with each of the pool villas exquisitely designed to exude understated opulence, making guests feel truly special.
Banwa Private Island, from USD3,650/night
2. Charter your own yacht
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Courtesy of Barefoot Yachts Indonesia
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Courtesy of Barefoot Yachts Indonesia
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Courtesy of Barefoot Yachts Indonesia
Go on and get lost at sea together exploring some of Indonesia’s more than 17,500 islands aboard your own luxury pinisi yacht. Take a step back in time and board one of the traditional two-masted wooden schooners that have traversed Indonesia’s seas for centuries. Of course, Barefoot Yachts Indonesia has stepped up the style, and with eight luxury yachts to choose from, what better way to discover divine destinations, such as Komodo, Raja Ampat, and West Papua?
Barefoot Yachts Indonesia, from USD2,300/night
3. Sleep alongside elephants
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Courtesy of Anantara Golden Triangle
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Courtesy of Anantara Golden Triangle
If you’re nature-loving newlyweds, then Anantara Golden Triangle has a herd of hot-take honeymoon ideas for you. Tucked away in a mountain sanctuary in Thailand’s northernmost tip, wrapped in views of Laos and Myanmar, this ridiculously romantic resort offers the unique experience of spending the night in a “jungle bubble,” sleeping amid rescued elephants basking in their natural habitat – pretty cool! Step it up a notch and stay in the two-bedroom Jungle Bubble Lodge complete with your own plunge pool, chef and butler.
Anantara Golden Triangle, from USD933/night
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4. Check-in at a floating palace
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Courtesy of Taj Lake Palace
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Bhairo - Best Rooftop Restaurant in Udaipur. Courtesy of Taj Lake Palace
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Grand Royal Suite. Courtesy of Taj Lake Palace
Staying at an iconic 18th-century floating palace in the middle of Lake Pichola that once served as a royal summer retreat sounds like a pretty neat way to embark on married life. Only accessible by private boat, Taj Lake Palace on a four-acre island in Udaipur shot to worldwide fame when it served as the secluded Bond Girl lair in Octopussy. Given its history, it comes as no surprise that regal opulence exudes from every nook and cranny.
Taj Lake Palace, from USD570/night
5. Rest on the ocean bed
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Courtesy of The MURKARA
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Courtesy of The MURKARA
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has pushed the boat right out – sunk it in fact – with The MURAKA, a truly one-of-a-kind residence. Spread across two floors, the pièce de résistance is the aquarium master bedroom, which sits five meters below sea level, pretty much guaranteeing complete honeymoon privacy, bar the spying eyes of marine life – who, you never know, might get some ideas themselves! Complete with a private butler, the sublime villa’s splendor spreads to the top floor, which features two bedrooms and an outdoor deck with an infinity pool.
The MURKARA, from USD9,999
6. Soak up misty mountain air
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Courtesy of Hoshinoya Bali
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Courtesy of Hoshinoya Bali
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Romance naturally hangs in the air at Hoshinoya Bali, where nature abounds and each villa features contemporary designs inspired by the island’s palaces and water temples. Nestled atop a jungle-hugged hill where the gentle slopes trickle into a sacred river, the resort oozes tranquility and refreshing misty mountain air. The ‘Intimate Escape’ package is a perfect idea for honeymoons, offering a two-night experience that includes a romantic jungle dinner, couple’s spa treatment, and a private cultural excursion.
Hoshinoya Bali, from USD232/night
7. Snuggle among the treetops
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Courtesy of Keemala
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Courtesy of Keemala
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Courtesy of Keemala
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Courtesy of Keemala
Embodying understated luxury, this hideaway is perfect for creating magical honeymoon moments. Keemala in Phuket has designed its own jungle village where rustic luxury sits seamlessly alongside nature. Sprinkled among tropical rainforest are a combination of four villa types, all with pools. The Tree Pool Houses are the most sought after, and it’s little wonder why. Teetering among the tree tops, they span two floors and take in simply striking vistas of the rainforest. A dip in the standalone tub listening to the whispers of the forest is a must.
Keemala, from USD990/night
8. Hire an exclusive island
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Courtesy of Taprobane Island
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Courtesy of Taprobane Island
Kick-start married life in style and follow in the footsteps of countless kings and queens, presidents, prime ministers, and celebrities who have stayed at Taprobane Island, Sri Lanka’s only privately owned island. Hidden among the lush tufts of green that form the 2.5-acre island sits a stunning villa home to five en-suite bedrooms, sprawling living areas, an infinity pool and five dedicated staff to cater to your every whim.
Taprobane Island, from USD1,000/night
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9. Honeymoon like a superstar
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Horseback riding. Courtesy of COMO Laucala Island
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Overwater villa. Courtesy of COMO Laucala Island
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Courtesy of COMO Laucala Island
If a secluded honeymoon is up your street, then how does a far-flung private island in the South Pacific sound? While COMO Laucala Island in Fiji may hold the title of one of the world’s largest private-island resorts, it’s home to just 25 villas, meaning there’s stacks of space to forge secluded memories. The resort takes the super-luxe experience to the next level, and place a premium on privacy – meaning a honeymoon here is following the A-list footsteps of the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Elle McPherson, and George Clooney.
COMO Laucala Island, from USD6,100/night
10. Get extremely far away from it all
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Courtesy of Six Senses Con Dao
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Courtesy of Six Senses Con Dao
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Courtesy of Six Senses Con Dao
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Courtesy of Six Senses Con Dao
Nestled on an idyllic isolated alcove, on a small island off the coast of Vietnam whose runaway only accommodates the littlest planes for those seeking solitude from the city crowds, Six Senses Con Dao provides the perfect setting for love to bloom. Each of the exquisite villas features a private pool and dreamy vistas of the ocean. If you happen to be there between May and October, turtles nest on the resort’s beach. A honeymoon highlight has to be watching them hatch! The ‘Romantic Getaway’ package, including a spa treatment, half-board dining, afternoon tea, and destination dining, is an easy-choice honeymoon idea.
Six Senses Con Dao, from USD1,180/night
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11. Embark on a fairytale train journey
Dubbed one of the world’s most romantic train routes, a voyage along the Tadami Line provides a unique honeymoon experience. Running from the Samurai city of Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima to Koide Station in rural Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, the 1.5-hour journey delivers a string of jaw-dropping scenes. The highlight is when the carriages catapult across Tadami Bridge over Tadami River. While it’s not possible to book tickets online, the JR Rail Pass bought in Japan can be used. And you can have fun planning your journey in advance, with plenty of deluxe properties to check-in at along the way.
Lede and hero image courtesy of Barefoot Yachts Indonesia.
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Marissa Carruthers
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