26 best honeymoon destinations

Beaches, food and friendly people will greet all who choose to honeymoon in Thailiand. Couples can also dine along the Ping River on a nightly cruise, shop at the night market or explore a temple or two.

One of the many sites for newlyweds to see in Siem Reap is Angok Wat, a religious monument built by the Khmer Empire.

In the past few years, Myanmar has been rediscovered by a new generation of travelers. Ngapali Beach is a good option for some spectacular views.

South Africa might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of honeymoons, but this romantic escape includes remote wilderness, coastlines and luxury resorts.

For beach bums, Playa del Carmen is the perfect place. There is nothing but endless white sand beaches and turquoise waters.

This is the perfect honeymoon spot for animal-loving couples. Luxury safari camps will have you up close and personal with lions, rhinos and elephants in their natural habitat.

Dubai is the perfect combination of the old and the new, a great place to start a life with someone. Explore the modern city, then escape to exotic camel treks and sand dunes.

Couples looking for a tropical romantic desintation should check out St. Lucia.

Cultured Barcelona is the ideal destination for romance and elegance.

Instead of traveling to well-known spots like Croatia, couples can try somewhere different like Montenegro. The Old World charm includes miles of beautiful coastline along the Adriatic Sea and dramatic mountain landscapes, plus excellent seafood. The most romantic place to go is Sveti Stefan, on its own private peninsula surrounded by the Adriatic.

The historic city of Seville is one of Europe’s most romantic cities.

A 45-minute ferry ride off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, Waiheke Island boasts a variety of vineyards, sophisticated restaurants, galleries and golden sand beaches.

When thinking of honeymooning, Hawaii is usually the first place that comes to mind due to its tropical year-round weather and beautiful beaches.

Foodies and wine lovers will want to journey to Napa Valley for their honeymoon. Couples can take a ride on the region’s famous wine train or enjoy a 10-course pairing menu at Thomas Keller’s French Laundry.